Instrument Panel Lens, Renew

INSTRUMENT PANEL LENS

RENEW

Disconnect the battery earth lead.
Remove driver's side dash liner. Service and Repair
Remove the driver's side dash liner armature for access (Federal Vehicles only).
Remove the instrument housing to fascia securing screws.
Reposition the steering wheel to its lowest tilt position.
Displace and reposition the instrument housing to gain access to the harness multi-plugs.
Disconnect the harness multi-plugs from the back of the instrument panel.




Displace and remove the instrument pack assembly.




Undo and remove the instrument pack to housing securing nuts/ screws and remove the housing.
Displace the lens retaining clips and remove the lens.

CAUTION: With the panel lens removed, DO NOT rest the pack face down. The gauge needles are extremely delicate and are easily damaged. Also, take care not to scratch or damage the gauge faces, and ensure cleanliness when handling the panel.

Fitting a new instrument panel lens is the reversal of the removal procedure.

Note: On re-connection of the battery, it is important that the ignition is cycled and the bulb check is completed. The odometer reading will then be restored to the correct value.