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Instrument Cluster: Disassembly

  1. Remove the instrument cluster, refer to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .
  2. Remove the fuel gauge and fuel indicator module.
    Fig 1: Removing Fuel Gauge And Fuel Indicator Module
    G01593780Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the instrument cluster lens screws.
    Fig 2: Removing Instrument Cluster Lens Screws
    G01593781Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the range indicator screws and remove the range indicator and cluster mask.
    Fig 3: Removing Range Indicator Screws And Range Indicator And Cluster Mask
    G01593782Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. CAUTION: Handle gauges and components with care to avoid possible damage.
    Fig 4: Removing Speedometer, Fuel/Temperature And Tachometer
    G01593783Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Carefully remove following gauges:
    1. speedometer
    2. fuel/temperature
    3. tachometer
  7. Remove the indicator bulbs and lighting bulbs.
    Fig 5: Removing Indicator Bulbs And Lighting Bulbs
    G01593784Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. CAUTION: Care must be exercised when removing the instrument gauge contact clips to avoid damaging the printed circuit.
    Fig 6: Removing Instrument Gauge Retaining Clips
    G01593785Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the instrument gauge retaining clips by compressing the clip ends together and pushing them through the back of the cluster.
  10. Carefully remove the printed circuit from the instrument cluster.