Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) - Replacement

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Cautions and Notices.




1. Disconnect the negative battery cable(s).
2. Remove the instrument panel (IP) cluster trim plate bezel.
^ Engage the parking brake lever.
^ Lower the gear shift lever to the lowest position.
^ Lower the steering column to the lowest position.
3. Remove the screws that retain the IP cluster.




4. Disconnect the IP cluster harness.
5. Remove the IP cluster from the vehicle tilting the bottom of the cluster outward.

Keep fingers and other foreign objects away from the flexible circuit connections.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE



1. Connect the IP cluster harness.




2. Install the IP cluster onto the IP with the screws. Tilt the top of the cluster into the retainer first to avoid damaging the flexible circuit connections.

Tighten
Tighten the screws to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

3. Install the IP cluster trim plate bezel.
^ Raise the steering column to the normal set position.
^ If equipped with automatic transmission, raise the gear shift lever to the park position.
^ Release the parking brake lever.
4. Connect the negative battery cable(s).