Instrument Cluster: Disassembly

Remove the instrument cluster. Refer to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .
Remove the instrument cluster lens.
- Remove the six screws.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Instrument Cluster Lens Screws
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Remove the instrument cluster mask.
- Remove the four screws.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Instrument Cluster Mask Screws
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CAUTION: Handle gauges and components with care to avoid possible damage.

NOTE: Make no attempt to adjust the needle.

Fig 3: Identifying Fuel/Volt Gauge

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Remove the fuel/volt gauge.
Remove the engine coolant temperature gauge (10883).

Fig 4: Identifying Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
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Remove the transmission range indicator (7A110).
- Push inward on the locking tabs.
  
  Fig 5: Identifying Transmission Range Indicator Locking Tabs
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Remove the speedometer (17255).

Fig 6: Identifying Speedometer
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Remove all the miniature bulbs.
Remove the fuel indicator module.
1. Release the locking tab.
2. Remove the fuel indicator module.
  
  Fig 7: Identifying Locking Tab & Fuel Indicator Module
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CAUTION: When removing the gauge contact clips, be careful not to damage the instrument cluster printed circuit (10K843).

Fig 8: Identifying Gauge Contact Clips

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Remove all the gauge contact clips from the rear of the instrument cluster by compressing the clip ends together and pushing the clips through the back of the instrument cluster back plate (18848). Discard the old clips.
Carefully remove the instrument cluster printed circuit.