OEM Dodge Nitro Instrument Cluster

Dodge Nitro Instrument Cluster Parts and Q&A

• Instrument Cluster
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  Q: How to Install an Instrument Cluster on a Instrument Panel on Dodge Nitro?

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  Before you start installing the instrument panel, turn the negative Battery Cable off, isolate it and wait two minutes for the air bag capacitor to discharge. Rotate the Steering Wheel all the way to the center until the front wheels line up with the front of the car. Initially, secure the instrument panel to your vehicle and attach both 40 way electrical connections and the Nag1 connection for the transmission if your car features one. Connect the lower and upper instrument panel by using fasteners and install your Glove Box afterwards. Secure the fasteners to the middle area of the dashboard and put the required electrical connections on the control head, lighter and switch bank. First, install the instrument panel center bezel, then add the two bolts to the bottom and front of the pedal support bracket and finally set the electrical connector in the inner part of the bracket. Engage the panels in the center stack and the one between the climate control and the instruments and then secure the upper instrument panel with bolts. First, using two bolts, fasten the instrument panel to the body so each bolt is tight to 28 Nm (20.5 ft. lbs.) and then snap the defroster grille clips into the instrument panel openings while the rest of the defroster grille is upright. With your hands, press the defroster grille clips into place and fasten the Steering Column after that, applying 6 Nm (55 in. lbs.) of torque. Apply nuts to the lower instrument panel bolts to reach 30.5 Nm (22.5 ft.lbs.); this is followed by installing the sides of the cowling panels with clamps, bolts and screws. Let the Steering Column Cover's claps fold onto the instrument panel tabs, move the cover to put the claws into place and push up gently to engage all the clips. Attach the instrument panel support bracket and nuts, tightening to 28 Nm (20.5 ft. lbs.) and then fasten the floor console and close-out panels with bolts that are tightened to 2.5 Nm (22 in. lbs.). Connect the right and left A-pillar trim tabs to the instrument panel slot above them, slide the A-pillar trim onto each side and then attach the negative battery cable to the battery.
• Cluster Lens
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  Q: How to Safely Remove an Instrument Cluster on Dodge Nitro?

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  Before taking out the instrument panel, turn off the air bag by isolating the negative Battery Cable and wait two minutes. Make certain the Steering Wheel is aligned with the straight direction. Ease the lock on the negative battery terminal and then disconnect it. Remove the right and left A-pillar trim moldings with a small pry tool, then pop out the fasteners and pull out the close out panels from the lower instrument panel. Take the floor console out, remove the nuts from the support bracket and lift the upper knee blocker clips by pulling the top part back. Swing your knee blocker open gently and slowly move the Steering Column Cover sideways while pulling to take it off. Take out the lower instrument panel bolts and nuts after removing both side cowl panels. Remember to mark the steering wheel location with grease pencil. Disconnect the Steering Column while preserving the retaining clips on the defroster grille so the instrument panel is not scratched. With the trim stick C-4755, free the clips holding the rearward edge of the instrument panel top cover, removing the defroster grille as well. Unbolt the instrument panel attachment, remove the electrical connector on the inside of the pedal support bracket and take out both bolts from the pedal support bracket's front and bottom. Lift off the center bezel of the instrument panel and break all links to the control head, lighter and switch bank. Take off the screws that connect the center instrument panel, remove the Glove Box and take out the fasteners from both upper and lower instrument panel attachments. After that, remove both 40-way connectors, as well as the Nag1 for the transmission if fitted and disconnect all the electrical connectors on the instrument panel before moving the panel out of the vehicle compartment.