Sovereign L6-4.0L (1991)
Instrument Panel Circuit Board: Service and Repair
INSTRUMENT PACK FLEXIBLE PRINTED CIRCUIT
RENEW
Disconnect the battery.
Remove driver's side dash liner securing screws, release securing clip, and remove liner.
Release steering column clamp, fully extend steering wheel, and re-tighten clamp.
Remove instrument pack assembly securing screws. Disconnect block connectors from rear of pack.
Displace and remove instrument pack assembly.
Remove instrument pack cowl-housing screws, and remove cowl-housing.
Place pack face down on bench, ensuring cowl/lens is protected with a suitable cloth or similar.
NOTE: To minimize risk of damage and contamination, all repairs conducted on the Instrument Pack should be performed in a non-static dust-free
environment,
Remove the electronics pack cover securing screws, and remove the cover.
Fig 1
Carefully release the flexible printed circuit ribbon-ends from the edge-connectors, by squeezeing grips between thumb and forefinger while sliding
out connector-latch (Fig.1).
Fig 2
Release the electronics pack retaining clips (Fig 2) and pivot the pack upwards.
Displace and remove the electronics pack from the instrument pack by lifting off from hinges.
