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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

Notice: Whenever the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) is removed from the vehicle, DO NOT set the IPC on its face for more than 15 minutes or damage to the fluid filled air core gages may result.


    Object Number: 183239  Size: SH

    Important: Maintain the cleanest environment possible when servicing the instrument panel cluster (IPC) lens. The cluster utilizes ultra-violet (UV) lighting; the slightest amount of dirt or dust allowed to get behind the lens will be extremely visible when the UV lighting is on.

  1. Remove the instrument panel cluster (IPC) from the vehicle. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement .
  2. Remove the I/P cluster bezel. Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster Trim Plate Bezel Replacement .
  3. Working from the outer tabs toward the inner tabs, release the IPC lens locking tabs.
  4. Remove the IPC lens from the IPC.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 183239  Size: SH
  1. Install the instrument panel cluster (IPC) lens into position on the IPC.
  2. 1.1. Align the lens locking tabs into the slots.
    1.2. Align the lens onto the alignment pins.
  3. Install the IPC lens locking tabs to seat the lens.
  4. Install the I/P cluster bezel. Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster Trim Plate Bezel Replacement .
  5. Install the IPC to the vehicle. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement .