- Place an MCU foam ESD container on the right side of the ESD mat.
CAUTION:
Improper use of the ESD kit can result in damage to the instrument cluster.
- Remove the instrument cluster, refer to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
NOTE:
Transition the ESD equipment as necessary from the vehicle to the ESD mat once removed.
- Place instrument cluster on the foam container and set up the ESD kit per TN-14-92-003.
- Remove and discard the screws (x2) that attach the bottom of the rear cover to the housing assembly (torque 0.5 N.m).
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- Remove the rear cover from the instrument cluster by lifting the bottom, tilting it towards the top, then releasing the retaining tabs.
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- Carefully release the locking tabs on each side of the larger ribbon cable by pulling them up, and then carefully release the larger ribbon cable from the circuit board.
CAUTION:
The ribbon cable is reused. Avoid scratching, bending, or damaging the ribbon cable or connection.
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- Carefully release the smaller ribbon cable by flipping the locking latch and gently sliding the ribbon cable away.
CAUTION:
The ribbon cable is reused. Avoid scratching, bending, or damaging the ribbon cable or connection.
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- Remove and discard the screws (x6) that attach the circuit board to the housing assembly (torque 0.5 N.m).
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- Carefully remove the circuit board from the housing assembly by holding it as shown. Place the circuit board on the ESD mat.
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- Remove and discard the screw that attaches the display to the housing assembly (torque 0.5 N.m).
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- Carefully lift the housing assembly to release it from the display. Take care in guiding the ribbon cables through the openings in the housing.
CAUTION:
The ribbon cables are reused. Avoid scratching, bending, or damaging the ribbon cable or connection.
- Inspect the housing assembly to determine if it needs to be cleaned. If necessary, use IPA wipes to clean the housing assembly and allow to fully dry before continuing.
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- Carefully release the larger ribbon cable from the original display by sliding the latches and then pulling the ribbon cable up.
CAUTION:
The ribbon cable is reused. Avoid scratching, bending, or damaging the ribbon cable or connection.
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