Instrument Cluster / Carrier: Service and Repair

NOTE: The [1][2]instrument cluster can be removed without removing the instrument panel, however, the instrument cluster must be removed to remove the instrument panel.

- Disconnect the negative (-) terminal from the battery.
- Remove the center console. On manual transmission cars, first remove the gearshift lever knob and the gearshift boot.
- On automatic transmission cars remove the selector lever cover plate.

NOTE:
^ On some models the tray may run the full length of the instrument panel, On models with passive restraint there may be a knee bar.
^ Kneebars are held with two bolts at either end.
^ With full-length trays it is necessary to remove two screws securing the fuse panel to the tray.

First Type:

Second Type:

- Depending on the center console (first type or second type), remove the retaining screws and partially remove the console. Separate any electrical connectors from behind.





- Remove the lower-left instrument panel tray by removing the screws indicated.





- Remove the speedometer cable by reaching behind the [1][2]instrument cluster and pinch the cable retaining clip, sliding it off the cable end. Pull the cable from the cluster.
- Remove the steering wheel and lower the steering column.





- Remove the heating and ventilation control head from the instrument panel.
- Pull the control levers straight out, unclip the trim plate, disconnect the wires to it, and remove the plate.
- Remove the three control head mounting screws.
- Remove the radio, if applicable.
- Remove the headlight switch.





- Remove the instrument panel trim plate. The plate is held in place by ten spring clips. Work around the rim of trim plate, gently freeing each clip.
- Remove the two [1][2]instrument cluster retaining screws and partially remove the cluster. The right screw is behind one of the blank switch covers.
- Working from the rear, disconnect all electrical and vacuum connections, and label the vacuum lines.
- Remove the [1][2]instrument cluster.

NOTE: Installation is the reverse of removal.