Instrument Panel Dimmer Switch Replacement

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

NOTE: Whenever the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) is removed from the vehicle, DO NOT set the IPC on its face for more than 15 minutes or damage to the fluid filled air core gages may result.

IP Dimmer Switch Replacement: Removal Procedure:

1. Remove the IPC from the vehicle.
2. Disconnect the instrument panel (I/P) dimmer switch electrical connector.

IP Dimmer Switch Replacement: Removal Procedure:

3. Disconnect the driver information center (DIC) switch electrical connector.

IP Dimmer Switch Replacement: Removal Procedure:

4. Remove the I/P cluster bezel retaining screws.
5. Remove the bezel from the IPC.

IP Dimmer Switch Replacement: Removal Procedure:

6. Remove the I/P dimmer switch retaining screws.
7. Remove the I/P dimmer switch.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

IP Dimmer Switch Replacement: Installation Procedure:

1. Install the I/P dimmer switch to the I/P cluster bezel.
2. Install the I/P dimmer switch retaining screws.

Tighten
Tighten the I/P dimmer switch retaining screws to 1.5 Nm (13 lb in).

IP Dimmer Switch Replacement: Installation Procedure:

3. Install the bezel to the IPC.

Align the bezel onto the guide pins.
4. Install the I/P cluster bezel retaining screws.

Tighten
Tighten the instrument panel cluster bezel retaining screws to 1.5 Nm (13 lb in).

IP Dimmer Switch Replacement: Installation Procedure:

5. Connect the I/P dimmer switch electrical connector.

IP Dimmer Switch Replacement: Installation Procedure:

6. Connect the DIC switch electrical connector.
7. Install the IPC to the vehicle.