Instrument Cluster / Carrier: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

NOTE:
- The Virtual Image Instrument Cluster (VIC) is not repairable at the dealership. Do not disassemble the cluster.
- Federal law requires the odometer in any replacement speedometer must register the same mileage as was registered on the odometer that was removed. Replacement speedometer/odometer modules that have the mileage preset to actual vehicle mileage are available through Ford electronic repair centers. In nearly all instances, the mileage continues to accumulate in the odometer memory even if the odometer does not display the mileage. The mileage can be verified by the electronic repair centers. Contact the repair center for instructions to receive a replacement speedometer/odometer or odometer module with the mileage preset to actual mileage.

If the actual mileage cannot be verified, the repair center will supply a speedometer/odometer module with the odometer display preset to zero ("0") miles and the odometer segment ("s") illuminated in the vicinity of the odometer display. In addition, an odometer mileage sticker is supplied with the replacement odometer. This sticker must display the estimated mileage and is to be affixed to the driver door.







1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.







2. Remove the LH instrument panel insulator.
1 Remove the pushpins.
2 Remove the LH instrument panel insulator.
- Remove the courtesy lamp.







3. Remove the instrument panel lower cover.
1 Remove the bolts.
2 Remove the instrument panel lower cover.







4. Position the hood release handle aside.
1 Pull the hood release handle.
2 Remove the screws and position the hood release handle.







5. Remove the parking brake release handle.
1 Pull the parking brake release handle.
2 Remove the bolts and remove the parking brake release







6. Remove the instrument panel steering column opening cover reinforcement.
1 Remove the bolts.
2 Remove the instrument panel steering column opening cover reinforcement.
7. Lower the steering column. Refer to Steering.







8. Remove the instrument panel finish panel.
1 Remove the screws.
2 Remove the instrument panel finish panel.

NOTE: Lower the steering column.







9. Remove the instrument cluster finish panel.
1 Remove the screws.
2 Remove the instrument cluster finish panel.







10. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
1 Disconnect the clock electrical connector.
2 Disconnect the message center electrical connector.







11. Pull the VIC outward.







12. Disconnect the electrical connector and remove the VIC.
13. If equipped, disconnect the transmission range indicator.


INSTALLATION












1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
2. The Passive Anti-theft System (PATS) must be reconfigured after replacement of the instrument cluster. Refer to the PATS Configuration Command Index in Antitheft and Alarm systems. For additional reprogramming assistance, refer to the Help Screen on the NGS Tester configuration card.

NOTE: When replacing the VIC, it is necessary to cycle the ignition to RUN using two encoded ignition keys. Go to Pinpoint Test B2139. Clear the DTCs. Test the system for normal operation. B2139 - PCM ID Does Not Match Between VIC and PCM