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Removal & Installation

NOTE: If Virtual Image Cluster (VIC) is replaced, key information must be programmed for vehicle to start. See PROGRAMMING in PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEMS - CONTINENTAL article.
  1. Position vehicle on level surface to prevent movement when transmission selector is out of Park. Set parking brake. Disable air bag system. See appropriate AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article. Unlock ignition switch. Set shift lever to Low (column shift only).
  2. Using Radio Remover (T87P-19061-A), remove radio front control unit. Remove instrument panel lower cover. Unsnap and remove panel center woodgrain strips. Remove steering column cover.
  3. Remove instrument panel brace. Disconnect shift indicator cable (column shift only). Lower steering column. Protect upper bowl of steering column trim. Tilt steering column downward as far as possible.
  4. Remove instrument cluster finish panel. Remove instrument cluster retaining screws. Pull left side of instrument cluster outward enough to unplug harness connectors.
  5. On 6-passenger models with console shift, disconnect transmission range indicator. On all models, remove instrument cluster. To install, reverse removal procedure. Activate air bag system. See appropriate AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article.
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