Removing the instrument cluster

All gauges and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster of the Fiesta do not receive pulses through wires, but through film conductors on the board. Depending on the equipment of the car and the model, the boards come in different sizes. Keep this in mind when carrying out repairs and replacing damaged parts. The seller will immediately determine the configuration of the board based on the code indicated in the technical data sheet of your car. But not every malfunction requires the replacement of the board, since often only the control lamps are faulty.



SEQUENCE OF WORK

1. Disconnect a wire from the negative plug of the storage battery.

2. Turn out five screws and remove the lower casing of a steering column.



Pic. 15.32. Arrangement of screws of fastening of facing of a combination of devices


3. Turn out screws of fastening of facing of a combination of devices (pic. 15.32). Using a screwdriver, carefully remove the plugs that cover the screws. Place a clean rag under the screwdriver to avoid scratching the cladding.

4. Carefully pull the released cladding forward and release the clips on the bottom of the cladding.

5. Disconnect the electrical connectors for the rear and windshield defrosters, clock, rear fog lights, and headlights.

6. Remove the instrument cluster hood.



Pic. 15.33. Location of instrument cluster mounting screws

7. Turn out four screws of fastening of a combination of devices (pic. 15.33).

8. Carefully pull the instrument cluster forward and disconnect the speedometer drive cable (if necessary, first extend the cable into the passenger compartment through the partition of the engine compartment).



Pic. 15.34. Location of the universal connector on the reverse side of the instrument cluster


9. On the reverse side of the instrument cluster, disconnect the universal connector (pic. 15.34).

10. Remove a combination of devices from the panel of devices, moving it about a steering wheel.

11. When installing the instrument cluster, make sure that the universal connector and the speedometer drive cable are correctly installed.

12. Further installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal.

13. Move the speedometer cable to the engine compartment (make sure the installation is correct).

14. Connect the wire to the negative terminal of the battery, re-enter the erased codes and check the operability of the devices.