Driver/Vehicle Information Display: Service and Repair
INSTRUMENT PANEL LCD UNITRENEW
Disconnect the battery earth lead.
Remove driver's side dash liner. Service and Repair
Remove the driver's side dash liner armature for access (Federal Vehicles only).
Remove the instrument housing to fascia securing screws.
Reposition the steering wheel to its lowest tilt position.
Displace and reposition the instrument housing to gain access to the harness multi-plugs.
Disconnect the harness multi-plugs from the back of the instrument panel.
Fig 1:
Remove the instrument panel / housing assembly.
Remove the instrument panel to housing securing nuts / screws and remove the housing.
Place the instrument panel face down on the bench, ensuring that the panel lens is protected with a suitable cloth or similar.
Note: To minimize the risk of damage and contamination, all repairs conducted on the instrument pack should be performed in a non-static dust-free environment. Avoid touching connector pins and PCB track / components, to minimize the risk of static damage.
Release the electronics pack retaining clips and pivot the pack upwards.
Displace and remove the electronics pack from the instrument pack by lifting it from its hinges. Displace and remove all warning bulbs; bayonet fining, twist 1/8th turn anti-clockwise to release.
Note: There are two different types of colored bulb holders, each type must be returned to the correct location.
Disconnect the flexible printed circuit to LCD multi-plug.
Carefully reposition the flexible circuit board to allow access to the LCD securing screws.
Fig 3:
Remove the LCD unit securing screws and remove the unit (Fig. 3).
The renewal of the LCD unit is a reversal of the removal procedure.
Note: On re-connection of the battery, it is important that the ignition is cycled and the bulb check is completed. The odometer reading will then be restored to the correct value.