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INSTRUMENT PANEL AND GAUGES

CONTENTS

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DIAGNOSIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

SERVICE PROCEDURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

GENERAL INFORMATION

Following are general descriptions of major instru-

ment panel components. Refer to Group 8W - Wiri ng

Diagrams for complete circuit descriptions and dia-

grams.

INSTRUMENTPANEL

Modular instrument panel construction allows allgauges and controls to be serviced from the front of

the panel. I n addition, most instrument panel wiring

or heater and air conditioning components can be ac-

cessed without complete instrument panel removal. I f

necessary, the instrument panel can be r olled-downand removed from the vehicle as an assembly.

Removal of the i nstrument cluster bezel allows ac-cess to the cluster assembly, switches, the climatecontrols, and the radio. Removal of the cluster as-sembly allows access to the individual gauges, il lumi-nation and indicator lamp bulbs, printed circuits, andmost wiring.

Removal of the lower instrument panel allows ac-cess to heater and air conditioning components, andother wiring and electri cal components. Removal ofthe steering column cover provides access to thesteering column mounts, the intermittent wipe mod-ule, and the gear selector (auto trans) indicator cable.Models equipped with a drivers-side airbag restrainthave a knee blocker and reinforcement behind thesteering column cover.

INSTRUMENTCLUSTERSTwo basic instrument cluster options are offered on

Dakota models. One is referred to as a standard clus-

ter (Fig. 1), and the other is referred to as a optionalcluster (Fig. 2). Each cluster is served by a printedcircuit and two wiring connectors. Some variations ofeach cluster exist due to optional equipment and reg-ulatory requirements.

The standard cluster includes the following gauges: coolant temperature gauge fuel gauge gear selector indicator (auto trans) oil pressure gauge speedometer/odometer trip odometer

voltmeter.

The standard cluster includes provisions for the fol-

lowing i ndicator lamps:

airbag indicator lamp

anti-lock brake system lamp

brake warning lamp

four-wheel drive indicator lamp (located on trans-

fer case shift bezel)

headlamp high beam i ndicator lamp

Fig. 1 Standard Cluster

Fig. 2 Optional Cluster

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low fuel warning lamp

low oil pressure warning lamp low washer fluid warning lamp malfunction indicator (Check Engine) lamp seat belt reminder lamp transmission oil temperature warning lamp (snowplow prep package w/auto trans - located on steering

column cover) turn signal indicator lamps upshift indicator lamp.

The optional cluster includes all of the gauges andindicator lamps found in the standard cluster, butadds a analog tachometer. Some of the standard clus-ter gauges and i ndicator lamps have different posi-tions or sizes in the optional cluster to accommodatethe tachometer.

GAUGESWith the ignition switch in the ON or START posi-

tion, voltage is supplied to all gauges through the in-

strument cluster printed circuit. With the ignitionswitch in the OFF position, voltage is not supplied tothe gauges. A gauge pointer may remain within thegauge scale after the i gnition switch is OFF. How-ever, the gauges do not accurately indicate any vehi-cle condition unless the ignition switch is ON.

Al l gauges except the odometer are air core mag-netic units. Two fixed electromagnetic coils are lo-cated within the gauge. These coils are wrapped atright angles to each other around a movable perma-nent magnet. The movable magnet is suspendedwithin the coils on one end of a shaft. The gauge nee-dle is attached to the other end of the shaft.

One of the coils has a fixed current flowing throughit to maintain a constant magnetic field strength.Current flow through the second coil changes, whichcauses changes in its magnetic field strength. Thecurrent flowing through the second coil can bechanged by: a variable resistor-type sending unit (fuel level,coolant temperature, or oil pressure) changes in electrical system voltage (voltmeter) electronic control circuitry (speedometer/odometer,tachometer).

The gauge needle moves as the movable permanentmagnet aligns itself to the changing magnetic fi eldscreated around it by the electromagnets.

COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE

The coolant temperature gauge gives an indicationof engine coolant temperature. The coolant tempera-ture sending unit is a thermistor that changes elec-trical resistance with changes in engine coolanttemperature. High sending unit resistance causeslow coolant temperature readings. L ow resistancecauses high coolant temperature readings. Sendingunit resistance values are shown in a chart in Spec-ifications.

FUEL GAUGE

The fuel gauge gives an indication of the level of

fuel in the fuel tank. The fuel gauge sending unit has

a fl oat attached to a swing-arm in the fuel tank. The

float moves up or down within the fuel tank as fuel

level changes. As the float moves, an electrical con-

tact on the swing-arm wipes across a resistor coil,

which changes sending unit resistance. High sendingunit resistance causes low fuel level readings. L ow

resistance causes high fuel level readings. Sending

unit resistance values are shown in a chart in Spec-

ifications.

GEAR SELECTOR INDICATOR

The gear selector indicator is used on models withan automatic transmission to show the position ofthe transmission gear selector lever. The indicator ismechanically actuated by a cable connected to thePRN DL driver of the gear selector lever mechanismon the steering column. Refer to Group 21 - Trans-

mission and Transfer Case for diagnosis, service, andadjustment of this component.

OIL PRESSURE GAUGE

The oil pressure gauge gives an indication of en-gine oil pressure. The combination oil pressure send-ing unit contains a flexible diaphragm. Thediaphragm moves in response to changes in engineoil pressure. As the diaphragm moves, resistance i n-creases or decreases. High resistance on the gaugeside of the sending unit causes low oil pressure read-ings. L ow resistance causes high oil pressure read-ings. Sending unit resistance values are shown in a

chart in Specifications.

SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER

The speedometer/odometer gives an indication ofvehicle speed and travel distance. The speedometerreceives a vehicle speed pulse signal from the VehicleSpeed Sensor (VSS). An electronic integrated circuitcontained within the speedometer reads and analyzesthe pulse signal. It then adjusts the ground path re-sistance of one electromagnet in the gauge to controlneedle movement. It also sends signals to an electri cstepper motor to control movement of the odometernumber rolls. Frequency values for the pulse signalare shown in a chart in Specifications.

The VSS is mounted to an adapter near the trans-mission (two-wheel drive) or transfer case (four-wheeldrive) output shaft. The sensor is driven through theadapter by a speedometer pinion gear. The adapterand pinion vary with transmission, transfer case,axle ratio and tire size. Refer to Group 21 - Trans-mission and Transfer Case for more i nformation.

TACHOMETER

The tachometer gives an indication of engine speedin Revolutions-Per-Minute (RPM). With the engine

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running, the tachometer drive module receives an en-

gine speed pulse signal from the P owertr ain Control

Module (PCM). An electronic i ntegrated circuit con-

tained within the tachometer drive module reads and

analyzes the pulse signal. I t then adjusts the ground

path resistance of one electromagnet in the gauge to

control needle movement. Frequency values for the

pulse signal are shown in a chart in Specifications.

TRIP ODOMETER

The trip odometer is driven by the same electronic

integrated cir cuit as the speedometer/odometer. How-

ever, by depressing the tri p odometer reset knob on

the face of the speedometer, the trip odometer can be

reset to zero. The trip odometer is serviced only as a

part of the speedometer/odometer gauge assembly.

VOLTMETER

The voltmeter is connected in parallel with the bat-

tery. With the ignition switch ON , the voltmeter in-

dicates battery or generator output voltage,whichever is greater.

INDICATOR LAMPSI ndicator lamps are located i n several areas of the

cluster and instrument panel, depending upon equip-ment. T hose lamps within the cluster area are servedby the cluster printed circuit and cluster connectors.

AIRBAG INDICATOR LAMP

The airbag indicator lamp is switched to ground bythe Airbag Control Module (ACM ). T he lamp lightsfor 6 to 8 seconds each time the ignition switch is

turned to the ON position as a bulb test and to indi-cate a system self-test is in process. I f the lamp re-mains on after the self-test or comes on whiledriving, it may i ndicate that the ACM has detected asystem malfunction or that the system has becomeinoperative. Refer to Group 8M - Restraint Systemsfor more information.

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM LAMP

The Anti-L ock Brake System (ABS) or Rear WheelAnti-Lock (RWAL) lamp is switched to ground by theABS or RWAL module. The module lights the lampwhen the ignition switch is turned to the START po-sition as a bulb test. The lamp will stay on for 3 to 5seconds after vehicle start-up to indicate a systemself-test is in process. I f the lamp remains on afterstart-up, or comes on and stays on while driving, itmay i ndicate that the ABS or RWAL module has de-tected a system malfunction or that the system hasbecome inoperative. Refer to Group 5 - Brakes formore information.

BRAKE WARNING LAMP

The brake warning lamp warns the driver that theparking brake is applied or that the pressures in the

two halves of the split brake hydraulic system are

unequal. With the ignition switch turned ON , battery

voltage is supplied to one side of the indicator bulb. A

ground path for the bulb is provided by 3 switches.

The bulb will light when:

the brake warning switch is closed (indicating un-

equal brake system hydraulic pressures possibly due

to brake fluid leakage) the ignition switch is in the START position (bulb

test)

the parking brake switch is closed (parking brake

is applied).

Refer to Group 5 - Brakes for more i nformation.

FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE INDICATOR LAMP

On vehicles with four-wheel drive, the indicatorlamp lights when the transfer case is engaged i n the4H or 4L position. The lamp i s l ocated on the tr ans-fer case shift lever bezel on the fl oor of the vehicle.Voltage is supplied to one side of the i ndicator bulb.

A switch in the transfer case is connected to theother side of the indicator bulb. When the switch isclosed, a path to ground is provided and the indicatorbulb lights.

HEADLAMP HIGH BEAM INDICATOR LAMP

The high beam indicator lamp is controlled by theheadlamp dimmer (multi -function) switch. One sideof the indicator bulb is grounded at all times. Theother side of the bulb receives battery feed throughthe contacts of the dimmer switch when the multi-function switch stalk is actuated to turn the head-lamp high beams on. Refer to Group 8L - L amps for

more information.

LOW FUEL WARNING LAMP

The low fuel warning l amp will light when the fuellevel falls below approximately 4 gallons. One side ofthe low fuel warning bulb is grounded at all times. Alow fuel warning module attached to the rear of thegauge cluster provides battery voltage to the lampwhen the fuel level is low. The low fuel warning mod-ule receives a signal from the fuel level sending unitthat is directly opposite the signal used for the fuelgauge. I n other words, when the fuel level is low,sending unit resistance is low.

LOW OIL PRESSURE WARNING LAMP

The low oil pressure warning lamp lights with theignition switch in the ON position and the engine notrunning. The lamp should be off when the engine isrunning. Battery voltage is supplied to one side ofthe indicator bulb when the ignition switch is turnedON. The warning lamp side of the combination oilpressure sending unit is connected to the other sideof the bulb. When normal engine oil pressure is ap-plied to the sending unit, resistance on the warninglamp side is high and the lamp goes off. When engine



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oil pressure is too low, resistance on the warninglamp side of the sending unit is low, which causesthe bulb to light.

LOW WASHER FLUID WARNING LAMP

The low washer fluid warning l amp indicates whenthe fluid l evel in the washer reservoir is too low. Thewasher fluid level sensor uses a float in the reservoirto monitor fluid level. The action of the float opens orcloses the switch within the sensor that provides aground path to the lamp bulb. Refer to Group 8K -Wiper and Washer Systems for more information.

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP

The CHECK ENGI NE or Malfunction IndicatorL amp (MI L ) lights each time the ignition switch isturned ON , and stays on for 3 seconds as a bulb test.I f the Powertrain Control Module (PCM ) r eceives anincorrect signal or no signal from certain fuel oremission system related circuits or components, the

lamp is turned on. This will indicate that the PCMhas recorded a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) inelectronic memory for a circuit or component mal-function. Refer to Group 14 - Fuel System for moreinformation.

SEAT BELT REMINDER LAMP

The seat belt reminder lamp lights for 4 to 8 sec-onds after the ignition switch is turned to the ON po-sition. A timer in the chime/buzzer module controlsignition-switched battery feed to the lamp. Refer toGroup 8U - Chime/Buzzer Warning Systems for moreinformation.

TRANSMISSION OIL TEMPERATURE

WARNING LAMP

The transmission oil temperature warning lamplights to indicate that the transmission oil is over-heating. One side of the lamp bulb receives batteryvoltage when the ignition switch is turned to the ONposition. T he other side of the bulb is grounded by aswitch mounted to the transmission cooler li ne whentransmission oil temperature i s too hi gh. This lamp

is only used on vehicles equipped with the snow plow

preparation package and an automatic transmission.

The lamp is located on the steering column cover.

TURN SIGNAL INDICATOR LAMPS

The left and right turn signal indicator lamps are

controlled by the turn signal and hazard warning

(multi-function) switches. One side of the bulb foreach lamp is grounded at all times. The other side of

the bulb receives battery feed through the contacts of

the multi-function switch when the turn signal lever

(multi-function switch stalk) or hazard warning but-

ton are actuated. Refer to Group 8J - Turn Signal

and H azard Warning Systems for more i nformation.

UPSHIFT INDICATOR LAMP

Vehicles equipped with manual transmissions (ex-

cept cab and chassis models) have an optional upshift

indicator lamp. Ground feed for the lamp i s switched

by the Powertrain Control Module (PCM ). T he lamp

lights to indicate when the driver should shift to thenext highest gear for best fuel economy. The PCM

will turn the lamp off after 3 to 5 seconds if the up-

shift i s not performed. The lamp will remain off until

the vehicle stops accelerating and i s brought back to

the range of lamp operation, or until the transmis-

sion is shifted into another gear.

The indicator lamp is normally on when the igni-

tion switch is turned ON and i s turned off when the

engine is started. The l amp will be turned on during

vehicle operation according to engine speed and load.

CLUSTER ILLUMINATION LAMPSAll cluster il lumination lamps receive battery feed

from the instrument lamps fuse in the fuseblock

module through the panel dimmer rheostat of the

headlamp switch. When the park or headlamps are

on, the cluster illumination l amps light. I llumination

brightness can be adjusted by rotating the headlamp

switch knob (clockwise to dim, counterclockwise to

brighten).

DIAGNOSIS

GAUGESI f an individual gauge i s inoperative, see the diag-

nostic procedure under the heading for that gauge. I fmore than one gauge is inoperative, perform the fol-lowing:

(1) Check fuse 14 in the fuseblock module. I f OK ,go to next step. I f not OK , replace fuse.

(2) Check for battery voltage at fuse 14 with igni-tion switch in ON position. I f OK , go to next step. I fnot OK , repair open in circuit from ignition switchand/or refer to Group 8D - I gnition Systems for test-ing of ignition switch.

(3) Turn ignition switch to OFF. Disconnect batterynegative cable. Remove instrument cluster bezel and

cluster assembly. Di sconnect gauge cluster connector

2 (red connector on left side of cluster).

(4) Connect battery negative cable. Turn ignition

switch to ON . Check for battery voltage at cavity D

of cluster connector 2. I f OK , go to next step. I f not

OK , repair open in circuit from fuse 14 as required.

(5) Turn ignition switch to OFF. Disconnect battery

negative cable. Probe cavity F of cluster connector 2.

Check for continui ty to a good ground. There should



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be continuity. I f OK , replace gauge cluster printed

circuit. I f not OK , r epair open in circuit as required.

COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE

The diagnosis found here addresses an inoperative

gauge condition. I f the problem being diagnosed i s re-

lated to gauge accuracy, be certain to confirm that

problem is with gauge and not with cooling systemperformance. Actual engine coolant temperature

should be checked with a test gauge or thermometer

and compared to gauge readings before you proceed

with gauge diagnosis. Refer to Group 7 - Cooling Sys-

tem for more information.

(1) Turn ignition switch to ON . Disconnect coolant

temperature sending unit connector (Figs. 1 or 2).

The gauge needle should move to low end of gauge

scale. If OK, go to next step. If not OK, go to step 3.

(2) I nstall a jumper wire from sending unit wiring

to ground. The gauge needle should move to high end

of gauge scale. I f OK , replace sending unit. I f not

OK , remove jumper wire and go to next step.


negative cable. Remove instrument cluster bezel and

cluster assembly. Disconnect cluster connector 1

(gray connector on right side of cluster).

(4) Probe cavity B of cluster connector 1. Check for

continuity to a good ground. There should be no con-

tinuity. I f OK , go to next step. If not OK , repair short

in circuit as required.(5) Still probing cavity B of cluster connector 1,

check for continui ty to sending unit wiring connector.

There should be continuity. I f OK, replace gauge. I f

not OK , repair open in circuit as required.

FUEL GAUGE


gauge condition. I f the problem being diagnosed i s r e-


problem is with gauge and not with fuel tank. I n-

spect fuel tank for signs of damage or distorti on that

could affect sending unit performance before you pro-

ceed with gauge diagnosis. Refer to Group 14 - Fuel

System for more information.

(1) Turn ignition switch to ON. Disconnect fuel

gauge sending unit connector. Connector i s located on

top of the fuel tank. The gauge needle should move

to l ow end of gauge scale. I f OK, go to next step. I f

not OK, go to step 4.

(2) Connect a jumper wire between sending unit

ground cavity and fuel sensor input cavity in the

body half of the fuel gauge sending unit connector

(Fig. 3). The gauge needle should move to high end of

gauge scale. I f OK , refer to Group 14 - Fuel System

for procedure to r eplace sending unit. I f not OK , re-move jumper wire and go to next step.


negative cable. Check for continuity between sending

unit ground cavity in the body half of fuel gauge

sending unit connector and a good ground. There

should be continuity. I f OK, go to next step. I f not

OK , repair circuit to ground as r equired.

(4) Remove instrument cluster bezel and cluster

assembly. Disconnect instrument cluster connector 1

(gray connector on right side of cluster).

Fig. 1 Coolant Temperature Sending Unit (2.5L)

Fig. 2 Coolant Temperature Sending Unit (3.9/5.2L)

Fig. 3 Fuel Gauge Sending Unit Connector



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(5) Probe cavity D of cluster connector 1. Check for

continuity to a good ground. There should be no con-


circuit as required.

(6) Still probing cavity D of cluster connector 1,

check for continuity to fuel sensor input cavity of

sending unit body half connector. There should be

continuity. I f OK , replace gauge. I f not OK, repairopen circuit as required.

GEAR SELECTOR INDICATOR

Refer to Group 21 - Transmission and Transfer

Case for diagnosis, service, and adjustment of this

component.

OIL PRESSURE GAUGE


gauge condition. I f the problem being diagnosed i s re-


problem is with gauge and not with engine oiling sys-

tem performance. Actual engine oil pressure shouldbe checked with a test gauge and compared to gauge

readings before you proceed with gauge diagnosis.

Refer to Group 9 - Engines for more information.

(1) Turn ignition switch to ON. Disconnect oil pres-

sure sending uni t connector (Figs. 4 or 5). The gauge

needle should move to low end of gauge scale. I f OK ,

go to next step. If not OK, go to step 3.

(2) I nstall a jumper wire from cavity 1 of sending

unit connector (Fig. 6) to ground. The gauge needle

should move to high end of gauge scale. I f OK, re-

place sending unit. I f not OK, remove jumper wire

and go to next step.


negative cable. Remove instrument cluster bezel and

cluster assembly. Disconnect instrument cluster con-

nector 1 (gray connector on right side of cluster).

(4) Probe cavity K of cluster connector 1 and checkfor continuity to a good ground. There should be nocontinuity. I f OK , go to next step. I f not OK , repairshort circuit as required.

(5) Still probing cavity K of cluster connector 1,check for continuity to cavity 1 of sending unit wireconnector (Fig. 6). There should be continuity. I f OK ,replace gauge. I f not OK , repair open circuit as re-quired.

SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER

The diagnosis found here addresses an inoperativegauge condition. I f the problem being diagnosed i s r e-lated to gauge accuracy, be certain to confirm thatproblem is with gauge and not with incorrect speed-ometer pinion, axle ratio or tire size. Refer to Gr oup21 - Transmission and Transfer Case for more infor-mation.

(1) Perform vehicle speed sensor test as describedin the appropriate Powertrain Diagnostic Proceduresmanual. I f OK , go to next step. If not OK , replace ve-hicle speed sensor.

(2) Disconnect battery negative cable. Unplug vehi-

Fig. 4 Oil Pressure Switch/Sending Unit (2.5L)

Fig. 5 Oil Pressure Switch/Sending Unit (3.9/5.2L)

Fig. 6 Oil Pressure Sending Unit Connector



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cle speed sensor, PCM, and daytime running lampmodule connectors. Remove instrument cluster bezeland cluster assembly. Di sconnect instrument clusterconnector 1 (gray connector on right side of cluster).

(3) Probe cavity F of cluster connector 1. Check forcontinuity to a good ground. There should be no con-tinuity. I f OK , go to next step. If not OK , repair short

circuit as required.(4) Still probing cavity F of cluster connector 1,check for continuity to cavity 1 of vehicle speed sen-sor connector (Fig. 7). There should be continuity. I fOK , replace speedometer/odometer. I f not OK , repairopen circuit as required.

TACHOMETER

(1) With engine running, check for tachometer sig-

nal at pin 43 of PCM connector (F ig. 8). See Tachom-eter Calibration chart in Specifications. I f OK , go tonext step. I f not OK , refer to appropriate PowertrainDiagnostic Procedures manual to test PCM .

(2) Disconnect battery negative cable. Unplug PCMconnector. Remove instrument cluster bezel and clus-ter assembly. Disconnect instrument cluster connec-tor 2 (red connector on left side of cluster).

(3) Probe cavity G of cluster connector 2. Check forcontinuity to a good ground. There should be no con-tinuity. I f OK , go to next step. If not OK , repair shortcircuit as required.

(4) Still probing cavity G of cluster connector 2,

check for continuity to cavity 43 of PCM connector.There should be continuity. If OK , go to next step. I fnot OK , repair open circuit as required.

(5) Replace tachometer drive module (F ig. 9) witha known good unit. Test for proper tachometer oper-ation. I f not OK , reinstall original tachometer drivemodule and replace faulty tachometer.

I f tachometer needle fails to return to zero after ig-nition switch is turned to OF F position, check forbattery voltage at cavity H of cluster connector 2. I fnot OK , check fuse 6 in fuseblock module and/or re-pair open circuit to fuse 6.

TRIP ODOMETER

I f the tr ip odometer is inoperative, but the speed-

ometer/odometer functions are unaffected, replace

speedometer assembly. I f speedometer/odometer func-

tions are affected, see Speedometer/Odometer diagno-

sis in this section.

VOLTMETER

(1) Turn ignition switch to ON. Voltmeter should

read battery voltage. I f all gauges except voltmeter

are OK , go to next step. I f other gauges are inopera-

tive, see Gauges in this section for diagnosis.

(2) Using an accurate test voltmeter, measure bat-

tery voltage at battery. Compare this reading to in-

strument cluster voltmeter reading. Now see

Voltmeter Calibration chart in Specifications. I f volt-meter does not perform to specification, replace volt-meter.

Fig. 7 Vehicle Speed Sensor Connector

Fig. 8 Powertrain Control Module Connector

Fig. 9 Tachometer Drive Module



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INDICATOR LAMPSI f an i ndividual indicator lamp is inoperative, see

the diagnostic procedure under the heading for that

lamp. I f more than one indicator lamp or a combina-

tion of lamps and gauges in the instrument cluster is

inoperative, see Gauges in this section for diagnosis.

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM LAMPThe diagnosis found here addresses an inoperative

lamp condition. I f the ABS lamp stays on with the ig-nition switch in the ON position, or comes on andstays on while driving, refer to Group 5 - Brakes fordiagnosis. I f no ABS problem i s found, the followingprocedure will help locate a short or open in the ABSlamp circuit.

(1) Disconnect battery negative cable. Remove instru-ment cluster bezel and cluster assembly. On modelswith ABS, remove ABS relay from fuseblock module.Disconnect ABS/RWAL control module connector.

(2) I nstall a jumper wire between cavity J of cluster

connector 2 (red connector on left side of cluster) and agood ground. Connect battery negative cable and turnignition switch to ON. L amp should li ght. I f OK , removejumper wire and go to next step. I f not OK, replacebulb.

(3) Turn ignition switch to OF F. Disconnect batterynegative cable and unplug cluster connector 2. Checkfor continuity between cavity J of cluster connector 2and a good ground. There should be no continuity. I fOK, go to next step. I f not OK, repair short circuit asrequired.

(4) Check continui ty between cavity J of cluster con-nector 2 and cavity 2 of RWAL control module connector(Fi g. 10), or cavity 24 of ABS control module connector(Fig. 11). There should be continuity. I f OK , refer Group5 - Brakes for diagnosis of RWAL or ABS control mod-ule. I f not OK , repair open circuit as required.

BRAKE WARNING LAMP

The diagnosis found here addresses an inoperativelamp condition. I f the brake warning lamp stays on

with the ignition switch in the ON position and the

parking brake released, refer to Group 5 - Brakes for

diagnosis. If no service brake or parki ng brake prob-

lem is found, the following procedure wil l help locate

a short circuit or faulty switch.

(1) Turn ignition switch to START position. L amp

should light. Release ignition switch to ON position.

L amp should go OF F. I f not OK , go to next step.

(2) Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Unplug

brake warning switch connector. Check for continui ty

between switch terminal and a good ground. There

should be no continuity. I f OK , go to next step. I f not

OK , replace brake warning switch.

(3) Unplug parking brake switch connector. With

parki ng brake released, check for continuity between

switch terminal and a good ground. There should be nocontinuity. Apply parking brake and check for continuity

between switch terminal and a good ground. There

should be continuity. If OK, go to next step. If not OK,

adjust or replace parking brake switch as required.

(4) Check for continuity between metal steering

column jacket and a good ground. There should be

continuity. If OK, go to next step. If not OK, refer to

Group 19 - Steering to check steering column ground

clip installation.

(5) Disconnect battery negative cable. Unplug igni-

tion switch connector (Fig. 12). While holding igni-

tion switch in START position, check for continuitybetween ignition switch terminal 3 and a good

ground. There should be continuity. Release i gnition

switch to ON position and check for continuity again

at switch terminal 3. T here should be no continuity.

I f OK, go to next step. I f not OK, repair ignition

switch ground or replace faulty switch as required.

(6) Remove instrument cluster bezel and cluster

assembly. Connect battery negative cable and igni-

tion switch connector. Do not unplug cluster connec-tors. I nstall a jumper wire between cavity L ofcluster connector 2 (red connector on left of cluster)

Fig. 10 RWAL Control Module Connector

Fig. 11 ABS Control Module Connector



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and a good ground. Turn ignition switch to ON posi-tion. L amp should light. I f OK , go to next step. If notOK , replace faulty bulb.

(7) Turn ignition switch to OFF and removejumper wire. Disconnect battery negative cable. Un-plug ignition switch, parking brake switch and brakewarning switch connectors. Unplug connector at

RWAL or ABS control module (Figs. 10 or 11), asequipped. U nplug cluster connector 2. Check for con-tinuity between cavity L of cluster connector 2 and agood ground. T here should be no continuity. I f OK , goto next step. I f not OK, repair short circuit as re-quired.

(8) Check for continui ty between cavity L of clusterconnector 2 and the following points: parking brake switch connector brake warning switch connector ignition switch connector cavity 3 RWAL control module connector cavity 6 ABS control module connector cavity 25.

I n each case there should be continuity. I f not OK ,repair open circuit as required.

FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE INDICATOR LAMP

(1) Turn ignition switch to ON position. Unplugtransfer case switch connector. I nstall a jumper wirebetween the two cavities of harness half of switchconnector. L amp should light. Remove jumper andlamp should go off. I f OK, replace transfer caseswitch. If not OK, go to next step.

(2) Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Check forcontinuity between cavity 2 (black wire) of transfercase switch connector and a good ground. There

should be continuity. I f OK, go to next step. I f notOK , repair open circuit to ground as required.

(3) With ignition switch in ON position, check forbattery voltage at fuse 16 in fuseblock module. I f OK ,go to next step. I f not OK , repair open circuit to ig-nition switch or replace fuse as required.

(4) U nsnap transfer case shift lever bezel fromfloor. Unplug lamp socket from lamp housing on un-derside of shift lever bezel. Remove bulb from lampsocket. With ignition switch in ON position, check forbattery voltage at cavity 2 (dark blue/white wire) oflamp socket. If OK, go to next step. If not OK, repair

open circuit to fuse 16 as required.

(5) Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Transfer

case switch connector still unplugged. Check for con-

tinuity between cavity 1 (dark green/gray wire) of

lamp socket to a good ground. There should be no

continuity. I f OK , go to next step. I f not OK , repair

short circuit as required.

(6) Check for continuity between cavity 1 (darkgreen/gray wire) of lamp socket and cavity l (darkgreen/yell ow wire) of transfer case switch connector.There should be continuity. I f OK, replace bulb. I f notOK , repair open circuit to tr ansfer case switch as re-quired.

HEADLAMP HIGH BEAM INDICATOR LAMP

(1) Check that headlamp high beams are func-tional. I f OK, go to next step. I f not OK, refer toGroup 8L - L amps for diagnosis of headlamp system.

(2) Disconnect battery negative cable. Remove in-strument cluster bezel and cluster assembly. Unplug

cluster connector 1 (gray connector on right side ofcluster. Connect battery negative cable. Turn head-lamps on and select high beam. Check for batteryvoltage at cavity G of cluster connector 1. I f OK , re-place indicator bulb. I f not OK , repair circuit to head-lamp dimmer (multi -function) switch as required.

LOW FUEL WARNING LAMP

(1) Check that fuel gauge is operating as designed.See Fuel Gauge Calibration chart in Specifications. IfOK, go to next step. I f not OK, see F uel Gauge inthis section for diagnosis.

(2) Disconnect battery negative cable. Unplug fuel

gauge sending unit connector. Remove instrumentcluster bezel and instrument cluster. Unplug clusterconnector 1 (gray connector on right side of cluster).Check for continuity between cavity E of cluster con-nector 1 and a good ground. T here should be no con-tinuity. I f OK , go to next step. If not OK , repair shortcircuit as required.

(3) Check for continuity between cavity E of clus-ter connector 1 and center cavity of fuel gauge send-ing unit connector (Fig. 13). There should becontinuity. I f OK, go to next step. I f not OK , repairopen circuit as required.

Fig. 12 Ignition Switch Connector

Fig. 13 Fuel Gauge Sending Unit Connector



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(4) Reinstall cluster connector 1. I nstall a jumper

wire between cavity E of cluster connector 1 and a

good ground. Connect battery negative cable. Turn ig-

nition switch to ON and wait 30 seconds. Connect a

voltmeter to battery and ground terminals of low fuel

warning bulb. Meter should read battery voltage. I f

OK , replace faulty bulb. I f not OK , replace faulty low

fuel warning l amp module (Fig. 14).

LOW OIL PRESSURE WARNING LAMP


lamp condition. I f the problem being diagnosed is re-

lated to lamp accuracy, be certain to confirm that

problem is with lamp and not with engine oiling sys-

tem. Actual engine oil pressure should be checkedwith a test gauge before you proceed with lamp diag-nosis. Refer to Gr oup 9 - Engines for more informa-

tion.(1) Turn ignition switch to ON. Disconnect oil pres-

sure sending unit connector (Figs. 15 or 16). Install ajumper wire between cavity 2 of sending unit connec-tor (Fig. 17) and a good ground. The lamp shouldlight. Remove jumper wire and lamp should go off. I fOK , replace sending unit. I f not OK , go to next step.

(2) Turn ignition switch to OFF. Disconnect batterynegative cable. Remove instrument cluster bezel andcluster assembly. Disconnect instrument cluster con-nector 1 (gray connector on right side of cluster).

(4) Probe cavity L of cluster connector 1 and checkfor continuity to a good ground. There should be nocontinuity. I f OK, go to next step. I f not OK , repairshort circuit as required.

(5) Still probing cavity L of cluster connector 1,check for continuity to cavity 2 of sending unit wireconnector (Fig. 17). There should be continuity. I fOK , r eplace lamp bulb. I f not OK , repair open circuitas required.

LOW WASHER FLUID WARNING LAMP

(1) Unplug washer flui d level switch connector. I n-stall a jumper wire between two cavities of connector.Turn ignition switch to ON. L amp should light. Re-

move jumper and lamp should go off. I f OK , replace

washer fluid level switch. I f not OK , go to next step.

(2) Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Check for

continuity between washer flui d level switch connec-

tor cavity 1 (black wire) and a good ground. T here

Fig. 14 Low Fuel Warning Module

Fig. 15 Oil Pressure Switch/Sending Unit (2.5L)

Fig. 16 Oil Pressure Switch/Sending Unit (3.9/5.2L)

Fig. 17 Oil Pressure Sending Unit Connector



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OK , repair open circuit to ground as required.

(3) Disconnect battery negative cable. Remove in-

strument cluster bezel and cluster assembly. Unplug

instrument cluster connector 1 (gray connector on

right side of cluster). Check for continuity between

cavity A of cluster connector 1 and a good ground.

There should be no continuity. I f OK, go to next step.I f not OK, repair short circuit as required.

(4) Check for continui ty between cavity A of clusterconnector 1 and cavity 2 (black and tan wire) ofwasher fluid level switch connector. There should becontinuity. I f OK , replace lamp bulb. I f not OK, re-pair open circuit as required.

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP

The diagnosis found here addresses an inoperativelamp condition. I f the l amp comes on and stays onwith engine running, refer to Group 14 - Fuel Systemfor diagnosis. I f no fuel or emission system problem

is found, the following procedure will help locate ashort or open in the lamp circuit.

(1) Disconnect battery negative cable. Unplug PCMconnector. I nstall a jumper wire from cavity 32 ofPCM connector (Fig. 18) to a good ground. Connectbattery negative cable. Turn ignition switch to ON.L amp should light. Remove jumper wire and lampshould go OFF. If OK, refer to Powertrain DiagnosticPr ocedures to check PCM. I f not OK , go to next step.

(2) Turn ignition switch to OFF. Disconnect batterynegative cable. Remove instrument cluster bezel andcluster assembly. I nstall a jumper wire from cavity Aof cluster connector 2 (red connector on left side ofcluster) to a good ground. Connect battery negative

cable. Turn i gnition switch to ON. L amp should light.

If OK, go to next step. If not OK, replace bulb.


negative cable. Unplug cluster connector 2. Check for

continuity between cavity A of cluster connector 2

and a good ground. There should be no continuity. I fOK, go to next step. If not OK, repair short circuit to

PCM as required.(4) Check continuity between cavity A of cluster

connector 2 and cavity 32 of PCM connector. Thereshould be continuity. I f not OK , r epair open circuit toPCM as required.

SEAT BELT REMINDER LAMP

(1) Refer to Group 8U - Chime/Buzzer WarningSystems to check chime/buzzer module operation. I fOK , go to next step. If not OK , replace chime/buzzermodule.

(2) Disconnect battery negative cable. Remove in-strument cluster bezel and cluster assembly. Unplug

cluster connector 2 (red connector on left side of clus-ter). Check for continui ty between cavity F of clusterconnector 2 and a good ground. There should be con-tinuity. I f OK, plug cluster connector 2 back intocluster and go to next step. I f not OK, repair opencircuit to ground as required.

(3) Connect battery negative cable. I nstall ajumper wire between a 12-volt battery feed and cav-ity C of cluster connector 2. L amp should light. IfOK, go to next step. If not OK, replace bulb.

(4) Disconnect battery negative cable. Unplugchime/buzzer module from fuseblock module. U nplugcluster connector 2. Check for continuity between

cavity C of cluster connector 2 and a good ground.There should be no continuity. I f OK , go to next step.I f not OK , repair short circuit to chime/buzzer mod-ule as required.

(5) Check continuity between cavity C of clusterconnector 2 and cavity for terminal A3 of chime/buzzer module (F ig. 19) in fuseblock module. Thereshould be continuity. I f not OK , repair open circuit tochime/buzzer module as required.

TRANSMISSION OIL TEMPERATURE

WARNING LAMP


lamp condition. I f the problem being diagnosed is re-lated to lamp accuracy, be certain to confirm thatproblem i s with lamp and not with transmission oilcooling system. Proper transmission oil flow andcooler operation should be checked before you pro-ceed with lamp diagnosis. The switch should closewhen fluid temperature at the switch is approxi-mately 130C (270F), and should open at 115C(240F). Refer to Group 21 - Transmission and Trans-fer Case for more information.

(1) Unplug transmission oil temperature switchconnector. I nstall a jumper wire between 2 cavities of

Fig. 18 Powertrain Control Module Connector



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switch connector. Turn ignition switch to ON posi-

tion. L amp should light. Remove jumper wire. L amp

should go off. I f OK , test transmission oil tempera-

ture switch. I f not OK , go to next step.

(2) Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Check for

continui ty between cavity 1 of transmission oil tem-

perature switch connector and a good ground. T here


OK , repair circuit to ground as r equired.

(3) Remove transfer case shifter bezel. Connect

battery negative cable. Turn ignition switch to ON

position. Check for battery voltage at lamp connector

2 (dark blue/white wire). If OK , go to next step. If not

OK , repair circuit to fuse 16 as required.

(4) Unplug lamp wiring connector 1 (tan/black

wire). I nstall a jumper wire between lamp and a goodground. Lamp should light. If OK, go to next step. If

not OK , replace bulb.

(5) Check for continuity between lamp wiring con-

nector 1 and a good ground. There should be no con-


circuit as required.

(6) Check for continuity between lamp connector 1

and switch connector cavity 2. There should be con-

tinuity. I f not OK , repair open circuit as required.

TURN SIGNAL INDICATOR LAMPS

(1) Disconnect battery negative cable. Remove in-strument cluster bezel and cluster assembly. Probe

cavity F of cluster connector 2 (red connector on left

side of cluster). Check for continuity to a good

ground. T here should be continuity. I f OK , go to next

step. I f not OK , repair open circuit to ground.

(2) Connect battery negative cable. I nstall a

jumper wire from cavity H (left indicator) or cavity J

(right indicator) of cluster connector 1 (gray connec-

tor on right side of cluster) to a 12-volt battery feed.

L amp should light. If OK, continue to next step. I f


(3) Disconnect battery negative cable. Check for

continuity between cavity H (left indicator) or cavity

J (right indicator) of cluster connector 1 and cavity

21 (left front turn signal) or cavity 22 (right front

turn signal) of bulkhead disconnect. There should be

continuity. I f OK, refer to Group 8J - Turn Signals

And H azard Warning Flasher for further diagnosis. If

not OK , repair open circuit as required.

UPSHIFT INDICATOR LAMP

(1) Disconnect battery negative cable. U nplug PCM

connector. Connect battery negative cable. Turn igni-

tion switch to ON. I nstall a jumper wire from cavity

54 of PCM connector (Fig. 18) to a good ground.

L amp should light. Remove jumper from ground.

L amp should go off. I f OK , refer to P owertrain Diag-

nostic Procedures manual to diagnose P CM. I f not

OK , turn ignition switch to OF F and go to next step.

(2) Disconnect battery negative cable. Remove in-

strument cluster bezel and cluster assembly. Install a

jumper wire from cavity K of cluster connector 2 (red

connector on left side of cluster) to a good ground.

Connect battery negative cable. Turn igniti on switch

to ON. Lamp should light. If OK, go to next step. If



negative cable. Unplug cluster connector 2. Check forcontinuity between cavity K of cluster connector 2and a good ground. There should be no continuity. I fOK , go to next step. If not OK , repair short circuit asrequired.

(4) Check for continuity between cavity K of clus-

ter connector 2 and cavity 54 of PCM connector.There should be continuity. I f not OK , repair opencircuit as required.

CLUSTER ILLUMINATION LAMPS(1) Check fuse 13 in fuseblock module. I f OK , go to

next step. I f not OK , replace fuse.(2) Turn park lamps on at headlamp switch. Rotate

headlamp switch knob counterclockwise to just beforeinterior lamps detent. Check for battery voltage atfuse 13 in fuseblock module. Rotate headlamp switchclockwise while observing test voltmeter. Readingshould go from battery voltage to zero volts. I f OK ,

go to next step. I f not OK, repair open circuit toheadlamp switch or refer to Group 8L - L amps to di-agnose headlamp switch.

(3) Disconnect battery negative cable. Remove in-strument cluster bezel and cluster assembly. Unplugcluster connector 2 (red connector on left side of clus-ter). Connect battery negative cable. Turn parklamps on at headlamp switch. Rotate headlampswitch knob counterclockwise to just before interiorlamps detent. Check for battery voltage at cavity E ofcluster connector 2. I f OK , go to next step. I f not OK,repair open circuit to fuse as r equired.

Fig. 19 Chime/Buzzer Module Receptacle



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(4) Turn park lamps off. Disconnect battery nega-tive cable. Remove fuse 13 from fuseblock module.Probe cavity E of cluster connector 2. Check for con-tinuity to a good ground. There should be no continu-ity. I f OK, go to next step. I f not OK, repair shortcircuit as required.

(5) Probe cavity F of cluster connector 2. Check for

continuity to ground. There should be continuity. I f

OK, replace illumination bulb(s). If not OK, repair

open circuit as required.

SERVICE PROCEDURES

CLUSTER BEZEL REMOVE/INSTALL(1) Disconnect battery negative cable.

(2) Remove screws along bottom edge of knee

blocker (Fig. 1).

(3) Pull knee blocker down to disengage slide tabs

and remove.

(4) Remove 2 screws at bottom edge of bezel on ei-

ther side of steering column (Fi g. 2).

(5) Remove 8 screws from bezel face (F ig. 3).

(6) With automatic transmission, move shift lever

to lowest position.

(7) Pull cluster bezel rearward and move to the left

of steeri ng wheel to remove.

(8) Reverse removal procedures to install.

INSTRUMENTCLUSTER REMOVE/INSTALL(1) Disconnect battery negative cable.

(2) Remove cluster bezel as described in ClusterBezel Remove/Install.

(3) On automatic transmission equipped vehicles,

move shift lever to lowest position. Remove U-shaped

retaini ng cli p and disconnect the gear selector i ndica-

tor cable at the steering column.(4) Remove screws holding cluster to instrument

panel (Fig. 3).(5) Pull cluster rearward and unplug wiring con-

nectors.(6) Move cluster past steering wheel to remove.(7) Reverse removal procedures to install. Refer to

Group 21 - Transmission and Transfer Case for gearselector indicator adjustment procedure before in-stalling cluster bezel and knee blocker.

CLUSTER LENS AND MASKREMOVE/INSTALL(1) Remove cluster bezel as described in Cluster

Bezel Remove/Install .(2) Remove 4 lens and mask retaining screws from

face of cluster assembly.(3) R emove mask and lens past steering wheel

(Fig. 4).(4) Reverse removal procedures to install.

Fig. 1 Knee Blocker Remove/Install

Fig. 2 Bezel Screws Remove/Install

Fig. 3 Instrument Cluster and Bezel



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GAUGES REMOVE/INSTALLWhen removing gauge assemblies from clus-

ter, gauge must be pulled straight out, not

twisted, or damage to gauge pins may result.

(1) Remove cluster lens and mask as described in

Cluster L ens and M ask Remove/Install.

(2) Remove retaining screws from gauge (Figs. 5, 6

and 7) and pull gauge straight out.


LOW FUEL AND TACHOMETER DRIVE MODULES

REMOVE/INSTALL(1) Remove cluster as described in I nstrument

Cluster Remove/Install.

(2) Remove low fuel or tachometer drive modules

by pulling straight out (Fig. 8).


OIL PRESSURESENDING UNIT REMOVE/INSTALL(1) Unplug connector from sending unit.

(2) Using oil pressure sending unit socket (C-4597)

remove the sender (Fi g. 9).

(3) Reverse r emoval procedures to install. Tighten

sending unit to 23 N m (200 in. lbs.) torque.

VEHICLESPEED SENSOR REMOVE/INSTALL(1) Remove harness connector from sensor. Be sure

weather seal stays on harness connector.

(2) R emove sensor by loosening sensor coupling

nut from the pinion gear adapter until sensor is free

(Fig. 10).

(3) To install the sensor, reverse the removal pro-

cedures. Tighten coupling nut to 17 Nm (150 in.

lbs.).

Fig. 4 Cluster with Mask and Lens Removed

Fig. 5 Gauges Remove/Install

Fig. 6 Tachometer Remove/Install



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CLUSTER BULBS REMOVE/INSTALL

(1) Remove instrument cluster as described in I n-

strument Cluster Remove/Install.

(2) Use bulb chart (Figs. 11 or 12) to locate faulty

bulb.

(3) Remove bulb and socket from printed circuit.

(4) Reverse r emoval procedure to i nstall.

Fig. 7 Speedometer/Odometer Remove/Install

Fig. 8 Low Fuel or Tachometer Drive ModulesRemove/Install

Fig. 9 Oil Pressure Sending Unit Remove/Install

Fig. 10 Vehicle Speed Sensor Remove/Install



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Fig. 11 Instrument Cluster Bulb Chart - Standard Cluster

Fig. 12 Instrument Cluster Bulb Chart - Optional Cluster



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PRINTED CIRCUIT REMOVE/INSTALL(1) Remove instrument cluster as described in I n-


(2) Remove low fuel module and tachometer drive

module (if equipped).

(3) Twist out all lamp sockets (Figs. 11 or 12).

(4) Remove printed circuit retaining screws (Fig.

13).

(5) Pull printed circuit from cluster housing.(4) Reverse removal procedures to install.

KNEE BLOCKER REMOVE/INSTALL(1) Remove 2 screws at bottom edge of knee

blocker (Fig. 14).

(2) Pull blocker down to disengage sli de tabs andremove blocker.


HEADLAMP, POWER MIRROR, OVERDRIVE

LOCKOUT SWITCH REMOVE/INSTALL

WARNING: IF HEADLAMP SWITCH WAS ON, WAIT 5MINUTES TO ALLOW THE CERAMIC DIMMER TOCOOL. IF THE CERAMIC DIMMER IS NOT ALLOWEDTO COOL YOU CAN BURN YOUR FINGERS.

(1) Disconnect negative cable from battery.(2) Remove instrument cluster bezel as described

in Cluster Bezel Remove/Install.(3) Remove 5 screws from the switch bezel (Fig.

15).

(4) Pul l switch and bezel assembly rearward and

disconnect wiring.

(a) Remove and discard tinnerman nut.

(b) Push release button on right side of switch

and pull headlamp switch knob out. Separate bezel

from switch and mounting bracket assembly.

(c) Remove spanner nut to disengage headlamp

switch from mounting bracket.(5) Remove headlamp switch (Fig. 16).

(6) To remove overdrive l ockout switch, depress re-taining fingers on top and bottom of switch and pullout of bezel.

(7) To remove power mirror switch (F ig. 17):

Fig. 13 Printed Circuit Remove/Install

Fig. 14 Knee Blocker

Fig. 15 Headlamp, Power Mirror, Overdrive LockoutSwitch Remove/Install

Fig. 16 Headlamp Switch Remove/Install



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(a) Remove power mirror switch knob by pulli ng

straight back from switch.

(b) Remove switch mounting plate screws 2 onback side of switch bezel.

(c) Remove retaining ring holding switch tomounting plate.

(8) Reverse removal procedures to install.Ensure overdrive lockout switch retaining

fingers have snapped into place before bezel isinstalled.

A/C-HEATER CONTROL REMOVE/INSTALL(1) Remove instrument cluster bezel as described

in Cluster Bezel Remove/Install.(2) Remove A/C-heater control retaining screws

(Fig. 18).

(3) Pull control rearward and disconnect the wiringconnector, vacuum harness and temperature controlcable.


GEAR SELECTOR INDICATOR REMOVE/INSTALL(1) Remove instrument cluster as described in I n-


(2) Remove 2 screws retaining indicator at rear of

cluster (Fi g. 19).

(4) Pul l indicator from cluster.

(7) Reverse removal procedures to install. Refer to

Group 21 - Transmission and Transfer Case for gear

selector indicator adjustment procedure before in-

stalling cluster bezel and knee blocker.

ASHRECEIVER ASSEMBLY REMOVE/INSTALL

(1) Open ash receiver and remove receptacle.(2) Remove 2 screws at back of housing and un-

hook housing to remove from base panel (Fi g. 20).

Fig. 17 Power Mirror Switch Remove/Install

Fig. 18 A/C-Heater Control Remove/Install

Fig. 19 Gear Selector Indicator Remove/Install

Fig. 20 Ash Receiver Remove/Install



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(3) Remove 2 bottom instrument cluster bezel

screws.

(4) Pull cluster bezel out and move ash receiver

rearward and down to remove.

(5) Disconnect lamp wiring.


CIGAR LIGHTER REMOVE/INSTALL(1) Remove instrument cluster bezel as described

in Cluster Bezel Remove/Install.

(2) Remove 2 cigar lighter retaining screws (Fig.

21).

(4) Pull cigar lighter assembly rearward and dis-

connect wiring connector.


GLOVEBOX REMOVE/INSTALLThe glove box assembly is molded i nto the lower in-

strument panel module and cannot be replaced sepa-

rately. I f replacement is required, see L ower

I nstrument Panel Module Remove/Install.

GLOVE BOX LAMP AND SWITCH REMOVE/INSTALL(1) Open glove box door.

(2) Reach under instrument panel lower module atright side of glove box and disconnect wiring fromlamp (Fig. 22).

(3) Remove lamp and switch by pushing towardrear of vehicle to release from l amp bracket.


GLOVE BOX LOCKREMOVE/INSTALL(1) Open glove box door.(2) Turn lock into locked position and remove key.(3) I nsert a stiff wire in rear slot of lock mecha-

nism and depress retaining tumbler into cyli nder.

(4) While holding tumbler down with wire in lockcylinder, i nsert key.

(5) Remove wire and pull out lock cylinder.

(6) Remove 2 latch mounting screws and remove

assembly.


LOWER LEFTINSTRUMENT PANEL END CAP

REMOVE/INSTALL(1) Remove knee blocker as described in K nee

Blocker Remove/Install .(2) Remove bezel retaining screw at left of steering

column.(3) Remove 2 end cap retaining screws and pullcap fr om instrument panel.

(4) For installation, reverse r emoval procedures.

RIGHT INSTRUMENT PANEL BEZEL REMOVE/

INSTALL(1) Remove 4 torx-head screws (Fig. 23).(2) Carefully, pry out right side of bezel and grip

right edge to pull bezel from instrument panel.(3) Reverse removal procedure to i nstall.

CUP HOLDER ASSEMBLY REMOVE/INSTALL

(1) Remove right bezel as described in Right I n-strument Panel Bezel Remove/Install.

(2) Pull cup holder out of bezel to stop position(Fig. 24).

(3) Carefully, pry up on shelf to allow stop to slideunder shelf, and pull cup holder out of bezel.

(4) Reverse removal procedure to i nstall.

LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL MODULE REMOVE/

INSTALL(1) Remove knee blocker as described in K nee

Blocker Remove/Install .

Fig. 21 Cigar Lighter Remove/Install

Fig. 22 Glove Box Lamp and Switch Remove/Install



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(2) Remove ash receiver as described in Ash Re-

ceiver Assembly Remove/Install .

(3) Remove intermittent wipe control module fr om

bracket by pulling toward steering column (Fi g. 25).

(4) Remove module retaining screw to right of

steering column at cluster bezel.

(5) Remove 2 retaining screws from center distri-

bution duct at bottom of module.

(6) Remove support brace screw at bottom of mod-

ule (Fig. 26).

(7) Remove retaining screw and courtesy l amp at

lower right corner of module.

(8) Remove screw near ash receiver area of mod-

ule.(9) Open glove box door and r emove screws at top

edge of module.

(10) Move module rearward and down until there

is room over top of module to remove wiring harness

and antenna cable from wiring trough (Fig. 27). Dis-

connect speaker wire and glove box light switch wire.

(11) Remove module from vehicle.


Fig. 23 Right Bezel and Cup Holder Remove/Install

Fig. 24 Cup Holder Remove/Install

Fig. 25 Intermittent Wipe Module Remove/Install

Fig. 26 Support Brace Screw Remove/Install

Fig. 27 Lower Instrument Panel Module Remove/Install



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INSTRUMENTPANEL ASSEMBLY REMOVE/INSTALL

CAUTION: Disconnect negative cable from batterybefore servicing instrument panel.

(1) Remove screw from engine side of the bulkheadconnector.

(2) Separate bulkhead connector. Squeeze tabs ontop and bottom of the bulkhead connector and pushconnector into the passenger compartment.

(3) Disconnect blower motor resistor wiring i n theengine compartment.

(4) Remove knee blocker as described in K neeBl ocker Remove/Install .

(5) Remove parking brake release handle and hoodrelease handle.

(6) Remove screw at under panel support brace be-low the glove box (Fig. 26).

(7) Pull blower motor resistor wiring into interiorof vehicle.

(8) Di sconnect clutch, parking brake, stop lampand speed control wiring.(9) Disconnect vent control cable from vent.(10) Disconnect steering column wiring at 25-way

connector and remove intermittent wipe control frombracket.

(11) On vehicles with automatic transmissions, dis-connect gear selector indicator cable from column.

(12) Remove steering column support nuts, lowersteering column, then remove steering column at-taching studs.

(13) Disconnect wiring at igniti on switch and head-lamp dimmer switch on steering column.

(14) Remove windshield pillar and cowl side trimpanels.(15) L oosen the instrument panel pivot bolts (Fig

28).(16) Remove 5 screws at base of windshield and

roll panel down. Attach a hook from fence line to cen-ter panel mount to hold i nstrument panel in position.

(17) Disconnect wiring for stereo speakers, doorswitches and A/C-heater blower motor.

(18) Disconnect radio antenna cable, A/C-heatercontrol vacuum harness and temperature control ca-ble.

(19) Disconnect demister hoses at A/C-heater unit.

(20) Remove instr ument panel from vehicle.(21) Reverse removal procedures to install.

Fig. 28 Instrument Panel Remove/Install



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