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Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) - Bezel 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.




1. Remove the instrument panel cluster (IPC) from the vehicle.
2. Disconnect the instrument panel (I/P) dimmer switch or I/P dimmer/head-up display (HUD) switch electrical connector.




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




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




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




8. Remove the DIC switch retaining screws.
9. Remove the DIC switch.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the DIC switch to the I/P cluster bezel.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the DIC switch retaining screws.

Tighten
Tighten the DIC switch retaining screws to 1.5 N.m (13 lb in).




3. Install the I/P dimmer switch or I/P dimmer/HUD switch to the bezel.
4. Install the I/P dimmer switch or I/P dimmer/HUD switch retaining screws.

Tighten
Tighten the I/P dimmer switch or I/P dimmer/HUD switch retaining screws to 1.5 N.m (13 lb in).




5. Install the bezel to the IPC.
Align the bezel onto the guide pins.
6. Install the I/P cluster bezel retaining screws.

Tighten
Tighten the I/P cluster bezel retaining screws to 1.5 N.m (13 lb in).




7. Connect the I/P dimmer switch or I/P dimmer/HUD switch electrical connector.




8. Connect the DIC switch electrical connector.
9. Install the IPC to the vehicle.