Warning: All models covered by this manual are equipped with a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), more commonly known as airbags. Always disable the airbag system before working in the vicinity of any airbag system component to avoid the possibility of accidental deployment of the airbag, which could cause personal injury (see Airbag system — general information).
1. Disconnect the cable from the negative battery terminal and wait at least three minutes before proceeding (see Engine electrical systems).
Warning: Replacing the instrument cluster requires the use of the factory scanner to store the information retained in the old cluster and then download it into the replacement cluster.
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2. Remove the driver’s side lower trim (knee bolster) (see Body).
3. Remove the instrument cluster assembly trim panels (see Body).
4. Remove the screws retaining the instrument cluster to the dash (see illustrations).
i.4a on your model the configuration may be slightly different but the process for removal is the same
i.4b Side view of the instrument cluster
5. Disconnect the electrical connectors and remove the cluster.
