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Instrument Cluster



CAUTION!
- Before beginning repairs on the electrical system:
- Obtain the anti-theft radio security code.
- Switch the ignition off.
- Disconnect the battery Ground (GND) strap.
- After reconnecting battery, re-code and check operation of anti-theft radio. Also check operation of clock and power windows.
- Special safety precautions apply to vehicles equipped with airbags.


Cluster Removal





- Remove driver's airbag.
- Remove hex bolt -2- (always replace). Tightening torque: 60 Nm (44 ft lb).
- Position steering wheel -1- in central position (wheels straight ahead).
- Pull steering wheel -1- from steering column.





- Remove both (Phillips head) screws -arrows-.
- Remove upper steering column trim -1- upwards.




- Remove four (Phillips head) screws -arrows-.
- Remove socket head bolt -1-.
- Release steering wheel height adjustment -2-.
- Remove lower steering column trim -3- downwards.




- Loosen socket head bolt -1-.
- Disconnect electrical connectors -arrows- from steering column switches.
- Remove steering column switches





- Pry off cap -1-.
- Remove screws -2- and -3-.
- Unclip kick panel trim -4- from driver's side sill trim strip and remove.





- Unclip cover -1-.
- Remove screws -arrows-.
- Remove lower instrument panel trim, left -2-.
- Disconnect electrical connectors from light switch -3





- Slide trim -1- upwards and hold in place by wedging screwdriver handle -2-.
- Remove four screws -arrows-.
- Remove cover -3-.





- Remove two screws -arrows-.
- Pull out instrument cluster front opening.
- Disconnect electrical connections on rear of instrument cluster and remove cluster from instrument panel.

Installing
- Install in reverse order of removal.