Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC): Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure in this service information, refer to Safety Warnings in SERVICE INFORMATION General Information. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

Refer to: HEALTH AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .

NOTE: If installing a new IPC, it is necessary to upload the module configuration information to the scan tool prior to removing the IPC. This information must be downloaded into the new IPC after installation.

Upload the module configuration information from the IPC into the scan tool by following the scan tool on screen instructions. Record the odometer value from the original IPC. If the odometer value cannot be obtained from the IPC (display failure), perform the diagnostic routine. If the value cannot be obtained after the diagnostic routine, the customer should supply the approximate odometer value.
Fig 1: Turning Steering Wheel To 90 Degrees
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NOTE: Turn the steering wheel 90° to access the slots.

Fig 2: Aligning Steering Wheel Slots Using Screwdriver

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Screwdriver.
Fig 3: Removing Steering Upper Cover Moulding
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1 Nm (9 lb-in)

Fig 4: Locating Instrument Cluster Panel Fasteners
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