Cluster Lens, Hood, And Mask

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Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
Remove the instrument cluster from the instrument panel. (Refer to ELECTRICAL/INSTRUMENT CLUSTER - REMOVAL) .

From the back of the instrument cluster, remove the six screws that secure the rear cover and the lens, hood, and mask unit to the cluster housing. See Fig 1.

Fig 1: Instrument Cluster Components

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1 - REAR COVER

2 - CLUSTER HOUSING

3 - LENS, HOOD & MASK

4 - SCREW (6)

Remove the lens, hood, and mask unit from the face of the instrument cluster.