Instrument Panel Cluster Replacement

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

CAUTION: Refer to SIR Handling Caution in Cautions and Notices.

1. Disable the SIR system.
2. Remove the steering column tiller panel.

IMPORTANT: Remove the steering column lower mounting bolts prior to removing the upper mounting bolts or damage to the lower steering column bearing may occur.

3. Lower the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column-Tilt.
4. Cover the top of the steering column in order to prevent scratch damage.
5. Remove the IP cluster trim plate.
6. Remove the instrument cluster fasteners (1) to the IP.
6.1. Pull the right end of the cluster (3) rearward.
6.2. Rotate the cluster assembly to face upward.
7. Remove the instrument cluster connector (2) by reaching around the top (UB3) or the bottom (USO or U2F) right side of the cluster assembly and depressing the locking tab.
7.1. Pull the bottom of the cluster assembly rearward.
7.2. Rotate the cluster assembly to face upward.

IMPORTANT: The USO and the U2F have 2 connectors.

8. For the USO and the U2F, remove the instrument cluster connector by reaching around the top or the bottom of the cluster assembly and depressing the locking tab.
9. Remove the instrument panel cluster from the opening by sliding the cluster toward the center of the vehicle.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the instrument cluster (3) to the IP.
1.1. Install the instrument panel cluster facing upward.
1.2. Install the instrument panel cluster in to the opening from the center of the vehicle.
1.3. Rotate the cluster to the proper position.
2. Install the instrument cluster connectors (2) by reaching around the top or the bottom of the cluster assembly.

IMPORTANT: Do not force the connectors. Carefully align the connectors before pushing into place. Forcing bends the pins. Use a mirror in order to look down the back side of the cluster from the center of the vehicle in order to guide the connectors.

3. Inspect for the following conditions:
^ Proper connections
^ Bent pins
^ Damaged pins

NOTICE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

4. Install the instrument cluster (1) fasteners to the IP.

Tighten
Tighten the fasteners to 1.6 N.m (14 lb in).

5. Install the IP cluster trim plate.
6. Remove the protective cover from the steering column.
7. Install the steering column.
8. Install the steering column filler panel.
9. Enable the SIR system.