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 AIR-BAGS, DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, DRIVER AIRBAG, PASSENGER AIRBAG, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, FRONT IMPACT SENSORS, 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.
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the instrument cluster from the instrument panel. (Refer to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER - REMOVAL).

Fig.4 Cluster Bulb Remove/Install:

3. Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise about sixty degrees on the cluster electronic circuit board (Fig. 4).
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. (Refer to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER - REMOVAL).

Fig.5 Instrument Cluster Components:

3. From the back of the instrument cluster, remove the six screws that secure the rear cover and the lens, hood, and mask unit to the cluster housing (Fig. 5).
4. Remove the lens, hood, and mask unit from the face of the instrument cluster.

ASSEMBLY

WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-BAGS, DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, DRIVER AIRBAG, PASSENGER AIRBAG, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, FRONT IMPACT SENSORS, 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.

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 andlor the gauges.

1. Insert the bulb and bulb holder unit straight into the correct bulb mounting hole in the cluster electronic circuit board (Fig. 4).
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. (Refer to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER - INSTALLATION).
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. 5). 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 six screws that secure the rear cover and 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. (Refer to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER - INSTALLATION).
4. Reconnect the battery negative cable.