Instrument Cluster - Assembly

ASSEMBLY

WARNING: To avoid serious or fatal injury on vehicles equipped with airbags, disable the supplemental restraint system before attempting any steering wheel, steering column, airbag, occupant classification system, seat belt tensioner, impact sensor, or instrument panel component diagnosis or service. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative (ground) cable, then wait two minutes for the system capacitor to discharge before performing further diagnosis or service. This is the only sure way to disable the supplemental restraint system. Failure to take the proper precautions could result in accidental airbag deployment.

NOTE: The incandescent instrument cluster illumination lamp bulbs (including the integral bulb holders), and the cluster lens, hood and mask unit are the only components of the instrument cluster used in this vehicle that are serviced separately. Following are the procedures for disassembling these components from the instrument cluster.

CLUSTER BULB

CAUTION: Always use the correct bulb size and type for replacement. An incorrect bulb size or type may overheat and cause damage to the instrument cluster, the electronic circuit board or the gauges.

NOTE: This procedure applies to each of the incandescent cluster illumination lamp and bulb holder units.




1. Align the bulb holder and bulb (2) with the keyed opening in the circuit board of the instrument cluster (1).

2. Insert the bulb holder and bulb straight into the circuit board until the bulb holder is firmly seated.

3. Rotate the bulb holder clockwise about thirty degrees on the circuit board to lock it into place.

4. Reinstall the instrument cluster onto the instrument panel.

5. Reconnect the battery negative cable.

CLUSTER LENS, HOOD, AND MASK




1. Position the cluster lens, hood, and mask unit (3) over the face of the instrument cluster (2). Be certain that the odometer/trip odometer switch button is inserted through the proper clearance holes in the mask and the lens.

2. From the back of the instrument cluster, install and tighten the six screws (4) that secure the rear cover (1) and the lens, hood, and mask unit to the cluster housing. Tighten the screws to 1 Nm (10 in. lbs.).

3. Reinstall the instrument cluster onto the instrument panel.

4. Reconnect the battery negative cable.