Conventional

REMOVAL
1. Remove the instrument panel cluster finish panel.

CAUTION:
- Prior to removal of the module, it is necessary to upload module configuration information to the diagnostic tool. This information needs to be downloaded into the new module once installed.
- Electronic modules are sensitive to electrical charges. If exposed to these charges, damage may result.
- To avoid damaging the instrument cluster lens, place a protective cloth over the upper steering column cover before removing the instrument cluster.

NOTE: The instrument cluster is not repairable at the dealership. Do not disassemble the instrument cluster.

2. Disconnect the battery ground cable.







3. Remove the hood latch release handle.
1 Remove the bolts.
2 Remove the handle.







4. Remove the instrument panel steering column cover.
1 Remove the bolts.
2 Remove the cover.







5. Remove the floor heat duct.
1 Remove the bolt.
2 Remove the duct.







6. Loosen the two LH instrument panel tunnel brace bolts.







7. Remove the steering column reinforcement.
1 Remove the bolts.
2 Remove the reinforcement.







8. Lower the steering column.
1 Loosen, but do not remove, the four nuts.
2 Lower the column.
9. Disconnect the passive anti-theft system (PATS) transceiver electrical connector.







10. Remove the instrument cluster.
1 Remove the bolts.
2 Remove the instrument cluster.
- Disconnect the electrical connectors.

INSTALLATION
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

CAUTION:
- Once the new module is installed, it is necessary to download the module configuration information from the diagnostic tool into the new module.
- To avoid damaging the instrument cluster lens, place a protective cloth over the upper steering column cover before installing the instrument cluster.

NOTE: When the battery is disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the vehicle relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 16 km (10 miles) or more to relearn the strategy.