Cluster Lens And Mask; Gauges - Dodge ram truck 3500 1996 Service Manual

8E - 20 INSTRUMENT PANEL SYSTEMS
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R E M O V A L AMD I N S T A L L A T I O N fContinued)
(5) Remove the four screws that hold the cluster to
the instrument panel (Fig. 17).
J948E-11
Fig. 17 instrument Cluster Remove/Install
(6) Pull the cluster rearward and unplug the two
cluster electrical connectors (Fig. 18).
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
J948E-12
Fig, 18 Cluster Connectors
(7) Remove the cluster from the instrument panel.
(8) Reverse the removal procedures to install.
Refer to Group 21 - Transmission for the gear selec­
tor indicator (PRND21) cable adjustment procedure.
CLUSTER LENS AND MASK
(1) Remove the instrument cluster as described in
this group.
(2) Remove the seven screws securing the lens and
mask to the cluster housing (Fig. 19).
(3) Remove the cluster lens and the gauge mask
(Fig. 20).
NOTE: Do not touch the face of a gauge or the
back of the lens with your finger. It will leave a per­
manent finger print.
REMOVE SCREWS
REMOVE SCREWS — J948E-13
Fig. 19 Cluster Lens Remove/Install
L E N S .
G A U G E
BEZEL
MOUNTING BEZEL
AND G A U G E S
PRND21
CABLE
RETAINER
J948E-14
Fig. 20 Instrument Cluster Assembly
(4) Reverse the removal procedures to install.
GAUGES
(1) Remove the cluster lens and mask as described
in this group.
(2) Remove the screws securing the gauge unit(s)
from the rear of the cluster housing (Fig. 21) or (Fig.
22). Remove the gauge unit from the front of the
cluster housing.
CAUTION: Do not overtighten the gauge mounting
screws or damage to the printed circuit and/or the
cluster housing will occur.
(3) Reverse the removal procedures to install.