Instrument Cluster: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Dodge Stratus and 2005 Chrysler Sebring. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect and isolate the battery negative remote cable.
- Remove left end cover.
- Using a trim stick (special tool #C-4755) or equivalent, gently pry up on the power mirror switch. Disconnect the switch and remove.
- Using a trim stick or equivalent, gently pry up on instrument panel center trim bezel.
- Disconnect the HVAC control connector.
Remove the one screw to the inboard passenger trim bezel on the right of the steering column and remove by unsnapping clips.
- Remove the one screw from the passenger side trim bezel and remove trim by unsnapping clips.
- Remove 4 screws to left lower instrument panel trim.
- Remove the four screws to the cluster bezel. Using a trim stick or equivalent, gently pry out the cluster bezel.
- If the vehicle is equipped with a Compass Mini-Trip Computer (CMTC/Traveler), disconnect the module and then remove the cluster bezel assembly.
- For better access and prevention of scratching the cluster lens, tilt the steering column to its lowest position and depress the hazard switch.
- Remove the cluster attaching screws.
- Pull the cluster rearward to disconnect the 26-way self locking connector and then carefully tilt cluster downward slightly and slide cluster sideways to remove cluster assembly.
NOTE:
When replacing a cluster, the original optional bulbs (ABS, rear fog, front fog, traction control, and security LED) must be transferred to the new cluster if so equipped.