QuestionI have a 2002 Dodge Caravan and the light for the gas gauge is burnt out (can't tell how much gas I have at night when the headlights are on). How do I take the dash apart to replace this light and the others?
AnswerREMOVAL
WITH ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION RANGE INDICATOR
Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
Remove Over Steering Column Bezel by lifting it straight up with a firm pull.
Remove the four cluster bezel attaching screws.
Tilt the steering column in the full down position.
Pull rearward on the cluster bezel and remove.
Remove the four screws holding instrument cluster to instrument panel.
Rotate top of cluster outward.
Disconnect the cluster harness connector.
Remove instrument cluster from instrument panel.
WITH MECHANICAL TRANSMISSION RANGE INDICATOR
Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
Remove the lower steering column cover. Refer to Body, Instrument Panel, Lower Steering Column Cover, Removal.
Remove the plastic knee blocker reinforcement. Refer to Body, Instrument Panel, Knee Blocker Reinforcement, Removal.
Disconnect the transmission range indicator cable end from shift lever by flexing the HOOP on the transmission shift cable rearward and slip the indicator cable loop off the lever pin.
Disconnect the clip holding the indicator cable to the mounting bracket.
Remove Over Steering Column Bezel by lifting it straight up with a firm pull.
Remove the four bezel attaching screws.
Tilt the steering column in the full down position.
Pull rearward on the cluster bezel and remove.
Remove the four cluster attaching screws.
Rotate top of the cluster rearward.
Disconnect the cluster harness connector.
Remove the instrument cluster carefully while guiding the range indicator cable and guide tube through the opening to avoid any damage.
