Dimmer Switch: Service and Repair

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

NOTE: 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.




1. Remove the IPC from the vehicle.
2. Disconnect the Instrument Panel (I/P) dimmer switch electrical connector.




3. Disconnect the Driver Information Center (DIC) switch electrical connector.




4. Remove the I/P cluster bezel retaining screws.
5. Remove the bezel from the IPC.




6. Remove the I/P dimmer switch retaining screws.
7. Remove the I/P dimmer switch.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE



1. Install the I/P dimmer switch to the I/P cluster bezel.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

2. Install the I/P dimmer switch retaining screws.

Tighten
Tighten the I/P dimmer switch retaining screws to 1.5 N.m (13 lb in).




3. Install the bezel to the IPC.

Align the bezel onto the guide pins.
4. Install the I/P cluster bezel retaining screws.

Tighten
Tighten the instrument panel cluster bezel retaining screws to 1.5 N.m (13 lb in).




5. Connect the I/P dimmer switch electrical connector.




6. Connect the DIC switch electrical connector.
7. Install the IPC to the vehicle.