Description And Operation

Instrument cluster assembly houses driver-operated switches and controls. An analog electric speedometer, stepper motor-driven odometer, trip meter analog fuel gauge, temperature gauge, and information/warning center are located in cluster. Center information/warnings include:

1. Engine oil pressure warning
2. ABS warning
3. Check engine (MIL) warning
4. Rear window defroster indicator
5. Brake warning
6. Charge warning
7. Safety belt warning
8. High beam indicator
9. Door open warning
10. Parking brake indicator
11. Air bag warning
12. Accessory (ACC) indicator
13. Low fuel warning
14. Hazard warning
15. Turn signal indicators

Instrument cluster electrical connectors are located at rear of assembly. When assembly is removed, instrument panel electrical harness connectors are disconnected. A printed circuit board is mounted on back of instrument cluster. It transfers electrical power to cluster. Bulb holders are removed at rear of instrument cluster. Instruments are removed from cluster after cluster has been removed and bezel/lens has been removed from cluster case. Instrument cluster trim electrical connectors are located at rear of trim switches and are disconnected when cluster trim is removed. When ignition is in "ON" position, instrument and switch lights are checked. If any light is inoperative, a replacement of failed bulb should be made.