Removal and Installation Special Tool(s) | Remover, Door Trim Panel 501-028A (43-001A) | CAUTION:At no time should the battery positive terminal be connected with the audio unit disconnected. The clock function of the audio unit is controlled by communication with the instrument cluster via the control area network (CAN). If the battery positive terminal is connected with the audio unit disconnected, the instrument cluster will cancel the clock function and --:-- will be displayed when the audio unit is installed. NOTE: If a new instrument cluster is to be installed, connect WDS and upload the instrument cluster configuration information using the programmable modules installation routine prior to commencing the removal of the instrument cluster. NOTE: If a new instrument cluster is to be installed, the odometer value must be recorded from the original instrument cluster before removal as this will be required when configuring the new instrument cluster. If the odometer value cannot be obtained from the instrument cluster (display failure), the customer should supply the approximate odometer value. | -
Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures). | 2. Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration(s) and table(s). 2 - Instrument cluster bezel gaiter to steering column upper shroud 4 - Instrument cluster retaining screws 3. To install, reverse the removal procedure. NOTE: If a new instrument cluster is being installed, connect WDS and download the instrument cluster configuration information to the newly installed instrument cluster using the programmable modules installation routine. NOTE:If a new instrument cluster is being installed, connect WDS and configure the newly installed instrument cluster to the PATS system. Removal Details Item 1 : Steering column adjustment lever | -
Adjust the steering column to its maximum extension and lowest position. | Item 3 : Instrument cluster bezel | -
Pull the instrument cluster bezel forward. | Item 5 : Instrument cluster CAUTION:Make sure the instrument cluster lens is protected by a clean soft cloth. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the instrument cluster lens. | -
Using the special tool, detach the instrument cluster from the instrument panel. | Item 6 : Instrument cluster electrical connector | -
Disconnect the instrument cluster electrical connector. - Press the locking tang.
- Detach the self locating electrical connector.
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