Reference Manual

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Chapter 7: Interior: Cluster Surround Removal

At some point virtually everyone has seen the 4 screws along the bottom of the cluster surround and probably assumed that only those 4 screws had to removed in order to remove the surround. Well, it's not quite that simple. There are 3 more screws hidden behind the trim panels to either side of the instrument cluster.

Tools required:

• 7mm socket

Time required:

Once you learn how to get the trim panels out, this will be an easy 10-15 minute task.

The Procedure:

• The first step is to remove the trim/vent panels to each side of the cluster.

Above, the center trim panel Left, the driver side panel.

The trim panels are held in place by spring clips and will require a healthy pull to remove. Take care you don't break a vent in process though.

• Remove the 7mm screw behind the driver side trim panel

Now the top of the surround should be loose.

• Remove the four 7mm screws on the underside of the surround.

• Remove the the cluster surround.