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Instrument Cluster: Removal

  1. Disable air bag system. See AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM article. Apply parking brake. Disconnect negative battery cable. Install Radio Removing Tool (T87P-19061-A) into radio face panel. Push tool in about 1" (25.4 mm) to release retaining clips. Pull radio free from dash.
  2. Remove steering column cover. Remove instrument center panel retaining screws. Remove instrument center panel. Disconnect 6 electrical connectors. Remove panel over headlight switch. Disconnect headlight switch wiring harness connector.
  3. Remove upper instrument panel retaining screws. Unsnap accessory control panel. See Figure . Pull panel forward and remove. Disconnect transaxle gear indicator cable from column. Remove instrument cluster retaining screws.
  4. Allow cluster to hang loose. Remove 3 lower dash panel retaining screws. Remove lower dash panel. Remove steering column reinforcement plate. Remove 4 steering column nuts. Lower steering column to rest on driver's seat.
  5. Remove blot from steering column, disconnecting transaxle gear indicator bracket from column. Pull instrument cluster outward. Unplug remaining electrical connectors. Remove instrument cluster.
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