Instrument Cluster / Carrier: Service and Repair

Fig. 5 Instrument Cluster Replacement:

Standard Cluster

1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Remove two retaining screws from cluster trim panel and remove trim panel.
3. Remove four cluster mounting screws, Fig. 5, then pull bottom of cluster towards steering wheel.
4. Reach behind cluster and disconnect two connectors.
5. On Super Coupe models, disconnect vacuum lines for booster gauge.
6. On all models, swing bottom of cluster to clear top of steering column shroud and remove.
7. Reverse procedure to install.

Electronic Cluster

1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Remove headlamp knob, then remove cluster finish panel by removing two screws located on upper inside surface.
3. Carefully pull away finish panel while detaching spring clips surrounding finish panel.
4. Disconnect connector on rear of switch assembly.
5. Disconnect autolamp module, if equipped.
6. Place clean soft cloth over steering column shroud to prevent damage, then remove four cluster retaining screws and pull bottom of cluster towards steering wheel.
7. Place clean soft cloth over lens, to prevent scratching.
8. Reach behind cluster and disconnect two electrical connectors.
9. Swing bottom of cluster out to clear top of cluster from crash pad and remove.
10. Reverse procedure to install.