Instrument Cluster, Removing And Installing: Removing

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NOTE:

It is not necessary to remove the steering wheel. To improve clarity, the steering wheel is not shown in the following illustrations.

If the instrument panel insert is to be replaced INSTRUMENT CLUSTER, REPLACING .

-- Using the electrical or mechanical adjustment mechanism, fully extend and lower the steering wheel all the way.

-- Turn off the ignition and all electric consumers and remove the key.

-- Remove the trim strip on the driver side. Refer to INSTRUMENT HOUSING COVER .

-- Remove both screws -2- and the instrument cluster trim piece -1-.

Fig 1: Instrument Cluster Trim Piece

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NOTE:

The cloth cover on the instrument cluster trim piece and be unclipped from the upper trim on the steering column.

-- Starting at the top, pull the instrument cluster -1- out.

Fig 2: Instrument Cluster

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-- Unlock and disconnect the connectors -1 and 2- and remove the instrument cluster.

Fig 3: Instrument Cluster Connector

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