Dodge Repair: Replace 2006 dodge ram instrument panel lens, negative battery cable, negative cable


Question
QUESTION: Hello was wondering if it is posible to replace the instrument panel lens because mine is cracked.   Thanks

ANSWER: yes u can replace just the lens.

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QUESTION: Thanks kevin. Is there alot of work to it. How much of the dash do you have to take apart?

Answer
Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the cluster bezel from the instrument panel. (Refer to 23 - Body/Instrument Panel/BEZEL, Instrument Cluster - Removal) .
3. Remove the four screws (2) that secure the instrument cluster (1) to the instrument panel structural support (3).



 
4. Pull the instrument cluster rearward far enough to access and disconnect the three instrument panel wire harness connectors (2) from the connector receptacles (1), C1, C3 and C4 from right to left on the back of the cluster housing.
5. Remove the instrument cluster from the instrument panel.


Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the steering column opening cover. (Refer to 23 - Body/Instrument Panel/COVER, Steering Column Opening - Removal)



 

3. Remove the screws (2) that secure the top of the instrument cluster bezel (1) to the instrument panel.
4. Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent, disengage the two retainer clips that secure the top of the instrument cluster bezel to the instrument panel.
5. Carefully disengage the instrument cluster bezel from the instrument panel opening and remove the bezel.