Vanden Plas (X300) L6-4.0L (AJ16) (1996)
Note: The following five instrument panel bulbs (located in the lower right hand corner of the instrument panel) are accessible without removing the
panel:
1 Seat belt warning indicator bulb.
2 Boot open warning indicator bulb.
3 Door open warning indicator bulb.
4 Coolant temperature warning indicator bulb.
5 Low coolant level warning indicator bulb.
Remove the appropriate bulb(s), check for damage / serviceability and replace as necessary (bayonet fitting, twist 1/8th turn anti-clockwise to
release).
All other warning bulbs, proceed as follows:
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.
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Displace and remove the instrument panel / housing assembly.
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.
Note: For access to the gauge and lower pack bulbs, release the electronics pack retaining clips and pivot the pack upwards.