Exploded view of the analog instrument panel of later models
1. Printed circuit board panel; 2. Backlight plate; 3. Front cover; 4. Speedometer; 5. Tachometer; 6. Fuel level gauge and water temperature gauge
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Lower the tilt steering wheel (if any). Otherwise, remove the steering wheel completely. Remove the steering column covers for additional work space (photo).
Removing the steering wheel |
Removing the ignition switch surround |
Remove the screws... |
...and separate the steering column covers |
3. From the engine compartment, disconnect the speedometer drive cable from the transmission by unscrewing the bushing. Pull it out cable from the support hangers and push it through the partition as far as possible.
4. Remove the screws from the instrument panel surround, loosen the instrument panel fasteners and disconnect the wiring from the switches (photo).
Remove the upper instrument panel surround screws... |
... and the bottom screws... |
... and disconnect the wires
5. Remove the mounting screws and pull the instrument panel out far enough to access the rear of the instrument panel (photo).
Removing the lower instrument panel screws... |
... and the top screws |
6. Disconnect the electrical wiring connector and the speedometer drive cable, remove the instrument panel (photo).
Instrument cluster speedometer wiring harness and cable connectors on left-hand drive models |
Instrument cluster speedometer wiring harness and cable connectors on right-hand drive models |
7. Assembly is carried out in reverse order.