2008 - MX-5 - Body and Accessories

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

CAUTION:

• When replacing the instrument cluster, the configuration procedure must be performed before removing the instrument cluster. Replacing the instrument cluster without performing the configuration procedure will result in system malfunction.

1. Perform the instrument cluster configuration when replacing it. (See INSTRUMENT CLUSTER CONFIGURATION.)

2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF])

3. Remove the meter hood. (See METER HOOD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

4. Remove the lower panel. (See LOWER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

5. Remove the column cover. (See COLUMN COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

6. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

1	Screw
2	Instrument cluster (See Instrument Cluster Removal Note.)
3	Clip A
4	Connector
5	Clip B (See Clip B Removal Note.)

7. Install in the reverse order of removal.

8. When replacing the instrument cluster of vehicles with the immobilizer system, perform the following procedure:

• See IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM COMPONENT REPLACEMENT/KEY ADDITION AND CLEARING [ADVANCED KEYLESS SYSTEM], IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM COMPONENT REPLACEMENT/KEY ADDITION AND CLEARING [KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM].

CAUTION:

• The removed instrument cluster should be placed with the display side up to prevent grease from leaking from the meters.

  

Instrument Cluster Removal Note

1. Rotate the instrument cluster in the direction of the arrow and remove the instrument cluster.

Clip B Removal Note

1. Rotate the clip B 90°, then remove the clip B from the instrument cluster.