Ranger 4WD V6-3.0L VIN U (1997)
Instrument Panel Circuit Board: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. Remove instrument cluster.
2. Remove the instrument cluster gauge amplifier.
3. Remove all instrument panel lamp socket and bulbs by twisting counterclockwise.
4. Remove instrument cluster main lens and instrument cluster mask.
5. Remove individual dial assemblies by gently prying rearward. Speedometer must be the last gauge removed.
6. Remove gauge connector clips using long nose pliers. Squeeze both sides of clip equally so that locking ears pass through opening in instrument
cluster back plate. Push clips through opening. Do not overbend or distort clips. Do not reuse clips.
7. Ease the instrument cluster printed circuit up off the locating pins and remove.
INSTALLATION
1. Position instrument cluster printed circuit on instrument cluster back plate and press onto locating pins.
2. Install new gauge connector clips by pressing into opening with thumb and fingers. An audible click will be heard when clips are locked in
position.
3. Install all instrument panel lamp socket and bulbs, rotate clockwise to lock bulbs in place.
4. Install instrument cluster gauge amplifier.
5. Install speedometer assembly first then other dial assemblies.
6. Place instrument cluster mask and instrument cluster main lens over locating pins on back plate. Make sure that gauge pointers are not trapped
under instrument cluster mask.
7. Install screws attaching instrument cluster mask and instrument cluster main lens to back plate.
8. Install instrument cluster.
