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Makes 🢒 Generic 🢒 2003 🢒 Unit Repair 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console 🢒 Instrument Cluster Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 378941 Size: SH

    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.

    Caution: Unless directed otherwise, the ignition and start switch must be in the OFF or LOCK position, and all electrical loads must be OFF before servicing any electrical component. Disconnect the negative battery cable to prevent an electrical spark should a tool or equipment come in contact with an exposed electrical terminal. Failure to follow these precautions may result in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or its components.

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the I/P upper trim pad. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Replacement .
  3. Carefully lift the head-up display (HUD) electrical harness from between the instrument panel cluster (IPC) and the HUD, if equipped.
  4. Disconnect the HUD electrical connector from the IPC, if equipped.

    5. Object Number: 95727 Size: SH
  5. Remove the retaining screws that secure the IPC to the steering column bracket.
  6. Raise the rear of the IPC slightly to release the locator tab, then lift the IPC to access the electrical connector.

    7. Object Number: 95721 Size: SH
  7. Disconnect the IPC electrical connector.
  8. Remove the IPC.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 95721 Size: SH
  1. Connect the IPC electrical connector.

    2. Object Number: 95728 Size: SH
  2. Position the IPC to the steering column bracket.
  3. Verify that the IPC retaining tab (1) is positioned correctly to the steering column bracket (2).

    4. Object Number: 95727 Size: SH

    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.

  4. Install the retaining screws that secure the IPC to the steering column bracket.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the retaining screws to 3 N·m (27 lb in).


    Object Number: 378944 Size: SH
  5. Connect the HUD electrical connector to the IPC, if equipped.
  6. Carefully tuck the HUD electrical harness (1) down between the IPC and the HUD as shown.
  7. Install the I/P upper trim pad. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Replacement .
  8. Connect the negative battery cable.

    9. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).

  9. Program the transmitters. Refer to Transmitter Programming in Keyless Entry.
  10. Synchronize the transmitters. Refer to Transmitter Synchronization in Keyless Entry.