Instrument Cluster - Lens And Bulb Replacement
BULLETIN NO.: 00-T-27ISSUE DATE: May, 2000
CATEGORY TYPE: Electrical-04
CATEGORY: Instrumentation
CORPORATION NO.: 00-08-49-002
SUBJECT:
Service Information Regarding Instrument Cluster Lens and Bulb Replacement Procedures
MODELS AFFECTED:
2000 and 2001 Saturn S-Series and L-Series Vehicles
PURPOSE:
This bulletin provides service information on instrument cluster lens and bulb replacement.
IMPORTANT:
Do not replace the instrument cluster assembly if the lens assembly is damaged or if one or more of the bulbs listed below are burned out.
The following instrument cluster parts are serviced separately:
^ instrument cluster lens assembly
^ odometer backlighting bulb (white base)
^ instrument cluster illumination bulbs (blue base)
^ daytime running lamp (DRL) telltale bulb (blue base)
^ high beam indicator bulb (blue base)
^ turn signal indicator bulbs (blue base)
All other instrument cluster telltales are illuminated by light emitting diodes (LEDs), which are integrated into the instrument cluster assembly. An LED-related failure will require the replacement of the instrument cluster assembly.
Refer to the procedures in this bulletin to replace the instrument cluster lens assembly and any of the serviceable bulbs.
S-SERIES INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
IMPORTANT:
The daytime running lamp (DRL) telltale, high beam indicator and turn signal indicators all use replaceable bulbs (blue base). All other telltales utilize LEDs which are not replaceable. Additionally, the instrument cluster contains six replaceable bulbs (blue base) for illumination and one replaceable bulb (white base) for odometer backlighting.
L-SERIES INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
IMPORTANT:
The daytime running lamp (DRL) telltale, high beam indicator and turn signal indicators all use replaceable bulbs (blue base). All other telltales utilize LEDs which are not replaceable. Additionally, the instrument cluster contains six replaceable bulbs (blue base) for illumination and one replaceable bulb (white base) for odometer backlighting.
REPLACEABLE BULB LOCATIONS (S-SERIES AND L-SERIES)
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LENS
REMOVAL
NOTICE:
Failure to use the anti-static mat SA9502Z properly may result in damage to the cluster electronics.
NOTICE:
Do not touch or bump the pointers of the gages. If a pointer is moved from its position, the calibration of the gage will be affected and the gage will no longer be accurate. If a pointer is moved, the cluster assembly will need to be replaced.
IMPORTANT:
It is strongly recommended that rubber gloves (e.g., surgical gloves) be worn while performing removal and installation procedures to prevent grease, smudges, scratches and fingerprints.
IMPORTANT:
If the lens/mask gets dirty, it can be cleaned by following the procedures in the 2000 Body/Electrical Volume II service manual. If a dial face gets dirty, it can be cleaned by using glass cleaner and a lint free rag.
1. Remove instrument panel cluster assembly.
^ On S-Series, refer to "Instrument Cluster Removal" procedure in the Instrumentation/Driver Information section of the 2000 S-Series Body/Electrical Volume II service manual.
^ On L-Series, refer to "I/P Cluster Removal" procedure in the Instrumentation/Driver Information section of the 2000 L-Series Body/Electrical Volume II service manual.
2. Thoroughly clean hands with soap and water to remove any oil or other substances which could damage the cluster. If unable to clean hands, an alternative is to wear surgical gloves during all procedures.
3. Place anti-static mat SA9502Z down on the work area. In order to ground the mat connect the alligator clip to a large metal object (e.g., work bench) making sure that the attaching point is a bare metal surface and not painted or coated. Also, put the wrist strap around one of your wrists.
4. Place a clean, dry, soft cloth on top of the anti-static mat.
5. Place instrument panel cluster assembly face down on the cloth and the anti-static mat.
6. With end of housing (white portion of cluster) in one hand and lens/mask assembly (black portion of cluster) in other hand, disengage clip # 1 with one hand while separating lens/mask assembly from housing with other hand.
7. Repeat for clips # 2 through # 7.
INSTALLATION
1. Holding lens/mask assembly by the ends and face up, align reset knob with hole in lens.
2. Start lens/mask tabs into slots in housing and at the top of cluster seat two housing tabs into lens/mask slots.
3. Press down on top of lens/mask around edge to fully seat all clips.
4. Inspect that all clips are seated correctly and that there is no debris or markings on the lens or dial faces.
5. Install instrument panel cluster assembly.
^ On S-Series, refer to "Instrument Cluster Installation" procedure in the Instrumentation/Driver Information section of the 2000 S-Series Body/Electrical Volume II service manual.
^ On L-Series, refer to "I/P Cluster Installation" procedure in the Instrumentation/Driver Information section of the 2000 L-Series Body/Electrical Volume II service manual.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER BULBS
REMOVAL
NOTICE:
Failure to use the anti-static mat 5A9592Z properly may result in damage to the cluster electronics.
IMPORTANT:
It is strongly recommended that rubber gloves (e.g., surgical gloves) be worn while performing removal and installation procedures to prevent grease, smudges, scratches and fingerprints.
IMPORTANT:
If the lens/mask gets dirty, it can be cleaned by following the procedures in the 2000 Body/Electrical Volume II service manual.
1. Remove instrument panel cluster assembly.
^ On S-Series, refer to "Instrument Cluster Removal" procedure in the Instrumentation/Driver Information section of the 2000 S-Series Body/Electrical Volume II service manual.
^ On L-Series, refer to "I/P Cluster Removal" procedure in the Instrumentation/Driver Information section of the 2000 L-Series Body/Electrical Volume II service manual.
2. Thoroughly clean hands with soap and water to remove any oil or other substances which could damage the cluster. If unable to clean hands, an alternative is to wear surgical gloves during all procedures.
3. Place anti-static mat SA9502Z down on the work area. In order to ground the mat connect the alligator clip to a large metal object (e.g., work bench) making sure that the attaching point is a bare metal surface and not painted or coated. Also put the wrist strap around one of your wrists.
4. Place a clean, dry, soft cloth on top of the anti-static mat.
5. Place instrument panel cluster assembly face down on the cloth and the anti-static mat.
6. To remove bulb, rotate the bulb base 1/4 turn counter-clockwise using a 1/4" socket or small flat blade screwdriver.
INSTALLATION
1. To replace bulb, rotate the bulb base 1/4 turn clockwise using a 1/4" socket or small flat blade screwdriver. Refer to "Parts Requirements" in this bulletin for correct bulb part numbers.
2. Install instrument panel cluster assembly.
^ On S-Series, refer to "Instrument Cluster Installation" procedure in the Instrumentation/Driver Information section of the 2000 S-Series Body/Electrical Volume II service manual.
^ On L-Series, refer to "I/P Cluster Installation" procedure in the Instrumentation/Driver Information section of the 2000 L-Series Body/Electrical Volume II service manual.
PARTS REQUIREMENTS:
CLAIM INFORMATION:
To receive credit for this repair during the warranty coverage period, submit a claim through the Saturn Dealer System using the appropriate Electronic Labor Time Guide and Labor Operation Code N0627 (Bulbs, Lamp, Instrument Panel Cluster [One or All) - Replace), or N4~ 15 (Lens, Instrument Cluster - Replace).
Disclaimer To Customer:
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