Instrument Cluster: Installation
WARNING:
TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH, ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, AIRBAG, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT.
- Position the instrument cluster to the instrument panel.
- Reconnect the two instrument panel wire harness connectors for the cluster to the connector receptacles on the back of the cluster housing. See Figure.
- Position the instrument cluster into the instrument panel structural support.
- Install and tighten the four screws that secure the instrument cluster to the instrument panel structural support. Tighten the screws to 2.2 N.m (20 in. lbs.).
- Reinstall the cluster bezel onto the instrument panel. (Refer to BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/CLUSTER BEZEL - INSTALLATION) .
- Reconnect the battery negative cable.
NOTE:
Certain indicators in this instrument cluster are automatically configured. This feature allows those indicators to be activated for deactivated for compatibility with certain optional equipment. If the problem being diagnosed involves improper illumination of the airbag indicator, the cruise indicator, or the SKIM indicator when the vehicle does not have this equipment, the instrument cluster must be replaced with a new unit.