Removal Procedure

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CAUTION: Refer to BATTERY DISCONNECT CAUTION in Cautions and Notices.

Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Remove the IPC. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER (IPC) REPLACEMENT in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
Unclip the IPC rear cover plate by prying gently on the tabs with a screwdriver.

Fig 1: Unclipping Instrument Panel Cluster Rear Cover Plate By Screw Driver
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Remove the rear cover plate from the IPC.

Fig 2: Removing Rear Cover Plate From Instrument Panel Cluster
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Remove the bulb and base assembly by turning the bulb turn counterclockwise and pulling outward.

Fig 3: Removing Bulb & Base Assembly By Turning 1/2 Turn Counterclockwise
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