Removing instrument cluster cover

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Unclip covers -1- and light switch.

Fig 1: Removing Instrument Cluster Cover
Remove Phillips-head screws and pull out instrument cluster cover.
Remove instrument cluster mounting screws (arrows).

Fig 2: Removing Instrument Cluster Mounting Screws
Tip instrument cluster forward.
Disconnect multi-pin harness connector on rear of instrument cluster.
Remove instrument cluster.
Remove hex-head screws (11 including glove box).
Remove hex nuts -1- (located in plenum chamber).

Fig 3: Removing Instrument Panel Hex Nuts And Screws
Partially remove instrument panel -4- from carrier/bulkhead -3-, and disconnect wiring harnesses from instrument panel.
Remove instrument panel.
NOTE: Make sure that sealing washers -2- are in place when installing the instrument panel.