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Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 523621  Size: SH
  1. Remove the IP cluster bezel. Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster Trim Plate Bezel Replacement .
  2. Remove the instrument cluster bolts.
  3. Remove the instrument cluster.
  4. Gently pull the cluster straight out in order to disconnect the electrical connector.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 523621  Size: SH
  1. Align the instrument cluster to the IP carrier alignment pins.
  2. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  3. Install the instrument cluster bolts.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 2.2 N·m (19 lb in) in the following sequence:

    2.1. Upper left
    2.2. Lower right
    2.3. Upper right
    2.4. Lower left
  5. Install the IP cluster bezel. Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster Trim Plate Bezel Replacement .
  6. Synchronize the IP cluster. Refer to the following procedure:

Instrument Panel Cluster Synchronization

When installing a new IP cluster it must be synchronized to the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) module in order to synchronize the new cluster. Refer to Instrument Cluster Programming/Synchronization .