Cluster Bulb

WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH, ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, AIRBAG, OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, IMPACT SENSOR, 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.

NOTE: The incandescent instrument cluster illumination lamp bulbs (including the integral bulb holders), and the cluster lens, hood and mask unit are the only components of the instrument cluster used in this vehicle that are serviced separately. Following are the procedures for disassembling these components from the instrument cluster.

DISASSEMBLY

NOTE: 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.

Cluster Bulb Remove/Install:

3. Rotate the bulb holder counterclockwise about sixty degrees on the instrument cluster circuit board.
4. Pull the bulb and bulb holder straight out of the circuit board.

ASSEMBLY

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.

NOTE: This procedure applies to each of the incandescent cluster illumination lamp and bulb holder units.

1. Align the bulb holder and bulb with the keyed opening in the circuit board of the instrument cluster.
2. Insert the bulb holder and bulb straight into the circuit board until the bulb holder is firmly seated.
3. Rotate the bulb holder clockwise about thirty degrees on the circuit board to lock it into place.
4. Reinstall the instrument cluster onto the instrument panel.
5. Reconnect the battery negative cable.