Instrument Cluster Disassembly and Assembly

DISASSEMBLY
Some of the components for the instrument cluster used in this vehicle are serviced individually. The serviced components include the incandescent instrument cluster illumination lamp bulbs (including the integral bulb holders), and the cluster lens, hood and mask unit. Following are the procedures for disassembling these components from the instrument cluster unit.

WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, DRIVER AIRBAG, PASSENGER AIRBAG, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG, 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 AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.

Cluster Bulb
This procedure applies to each of the incandescent cluster illumination lamp and bulb holder units. If the vehicle is equipped with the optional Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) system, the RKE receiver module must be removed from the instrument cluster rear cover to access the lower center cluster illumination lamp, which is located on the circuit board directly behind the RKE module. Keyless Entry Module

1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the instrument cluster from the instrument panel. Instrument Cluster Replacement

Fig. 5 Cluster Bulb Remove/Install:

3. Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise about sixty degrees on the cluster electronic circuit board (Fig. 5).
4. Pull the bulb and bulb holder unit straight back to remove it from the bulb mounting hole in the cluster electronic circuit board.

Cluster Lens, Hood, And Mask
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the instrument cluster from the instrument panel. Instrument Cluster Replacement

Fig. 6 Instrument Cluster Components:

3. From the back of the instrument cluster, remove the eight screws around the outer perimeter of the rear cover that secure the lens, hood, and mask unit to the cluster housing (Fig. 6).
4. Remove the lens, hood, and mask unit from the face of the instrument cluster.

ASSEMBLY
Some of the components for the instrument cluster used in this vehicle are serviced individually. The serviced components include the incandescent instrument cluster illumination lamp bulbs (including the integral bulb holders), and the cluster lens, hood and mask unit. Following are the procedures for disassembling these components from the instrument cluster unit.

WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, DRIVER AIRBAG, PASSENGER AIRBAG, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG, 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 AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.

Cluster Bulb
This procedure applies to each of the incandescent cluster illumination lamp and bulb holder units. If the vehicle is equipped with the optional Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) system, and the RKE receiver module was removed from the instrument cluster rear cover to access the lower center cluster illumination lamp, reinstall the RKE module after the bulb is replaced on the circuit board. Keyless Entry Module

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 and/or the gauges.

1. Insert the bulb and bulb holder unit straight into the correct bulb mounting hole in the cluster electronic circuit board (Fig. 5).
2. With the bulb holder fully seated against the cluster electronic circuit board, turn the bulb holder clockwise about sixty degrees to lock it into place.
3. Reinstall the instrument cluster onto the instrument panel. Instrument Cluster Replacement
4. Reconnect the battery negative cable.

Cluster Lens, Hood, And Mask

1. Position the cluster lens, hood, and mask unit over the face of the instrument cluster (Fig. 6). 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 eight screws around the outer perimeter of the rear cover that secure 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. Instrument Cluster Replacement
4. Reconnect the battery negative cable.