When replacing the lamp in the illumination panel or indicator lamps, it is necessary to remove the instrument panel. This is a simple operation, but it requires some skill. Please note that all processes must be carried out in strict sequence.
It is necessary
- - key 10 mm;
- - thin slotted screwdriver;
- - crosshead screwdriver;
- - replacement bulbs.
Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare the vehicle for this operation. To do this, disconnect the wire from the negative terminal of the battery to the car. Using a 10 mm wrench, carefully loosen the nut and remove the wire from the negative terminal.
Step 2
Next, you need to release the heater control levers. To do this, take a slotted screwdriver, carefully pry and remove the handles located on the heater levers.
Step 3
The next step is to pull out the handle, which serves to reset the daily mileage of the counter. Unscrew the nut securing this handle, remove this nut, and push the reset handle itself into the space that is behind the dashboard.
Step 4
Then, using a thin slotted screwdriver, pry off the cover of the self-tapping screw that secures the dashboard. It is located to the right of the vehicle's ventilation and heating control levers. Remove the plug carefully.
Step 5
Use a Phillips screwdriver to unscrew the self-tapping screw securing the instrument panel. Take out the car dashboard.
Step 6
Unscrew the knurled union nut from the speedometer drive cable and disconnect the cable itself.
Step 7
Remove the vacuum supply hose from the econometric fitting. Disconnect all colored harness pads.
Step 8
Now remove the entire vehicle dashboard.
Step 9
Proceed with replacing the instrument panel illumination lamp. To do this, rotate the lamp holder ninety degrees so that its protrusion is completely aligned with the slot in the board. Remove the bulb holder. Press and rotate ninety degrees and remove the lamp from the socket.
Step 10
Further, if necessary, change the control lamps in the vehicle dashboard. To do this, rotate the lamp holder ninety degrees so that its protrusion completely coincides with the slot in the board, then remove the lamp holder along with the lamp. Replace the lamp together with the socket.
