Durango 2WD V8-5.9L VIN Z LDC (2000)
Transmission Shift Position Indicator Lamp: Service and Repair
The following service procedures apply only to the mechanical gear selector indicator. The electronic gear selector indicator is integral to the instrument
cluster and can only be serviced by replacement of the instrument cluster unit.
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, REFER TO AIRBAGS AND SEAT BELTS/AIRBAGS BEFORE
ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE.
FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE
PERSONAL INJURY.
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the instrument cluster from the instrument panel.
Gear Selector Indicator Remove/Install
3. Remove the two screws that secure the gear selector indicator mechanism to the back of the instrument cluster housing.
4. Remove the gear selector indicator mechanism from the back of the instrument cluster housing.
5. Remove the steering column opening cover from the instrument panel.
Gear Selector Indicator Cable Remove/Install
6. Disengage the loop end of the gear selector indicator cable from the lever on the left side of the steering column.
7. Squeeze the sides of the plastic adjuster and bracket unit to disengage the tabs that secure it to the sides of the steering column window.
8. Remove the gear selector indicator mechanism and cable unit from the instrument panel.
