Removal Procedure

Fig 1: Removing Instrument Panel Cluster Lens

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NOTE: Failure to use the anti-static mat SA9502Z properly may result in damage to the cluster electronics.

IMPORTANT: If the lens/mask gets dirty, the lens/mask can be cleaned by following the procedures in the owner's handbook. If a dial face gets dirty, the dial face can be cleaned by using glass cleaner and a lint free rag.

IMPORTANT: Do not touch or bump the pointers of the gages. If the pointers are moved from their positions, the calibration of the gage will be affected, and the gage will no longer be accurate and must be replaced.

Remove the instrument panel cluster assembly. Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Replacement .
Thoroughly clean your hands with soap and water to remove any oil or other substances which could damage the cluster. If you are unable to your clean hands, wear rubber gloves during all procedures.

IMPORTANT: Wear rubber gloves to prevent grease, smudges, scratches and fingerprints.

Place the SA9502Z .
Place a clean, dry, soft material such as a cloth baby diaper on top of the anti-static mat.
Place the instrument panel cluster assembly face down on the cloth and the anti-static mat.
With the end of the housing (white portion of cluster) in one hand and the lens/mask assembly (black portion of cluster) in other hand, disengage clip #1 with one hand while separating lens/mask assembly from housing with other hand.
Repeat for clips #2 through #7.

IMPORTANT: Do not touch the inside of the lens.

Place the lens/mask assembly in clean area.