Question 1

How to remove the Instrument Cluster on Mazda Tribute?

Accepted Answer

To begin working on a 2007 model or older, disengage the cable from the negative battery terminal. Next, lower the tilt steering column and remove the steering wheel. Subsequently take out the passenger's side airbag, audio system, and heater/air conditioner control assembly. Remove the scuff plates for the front door and A-pillar lower trim panels; disconnect the instrument panel harness connectors; remove the bolts for the hood latch. Remove the utility compartment and steering column covers next, disconnect the shift cable on manual transaxle models, and the steering column intermediate shaft U-joint. Detach the cover panel, then remove the harness connectors and climate control vacuum harness. Detach the center brace from the instrument panel, then remove the temperature control cable and the glove box. Further, disconnect the blower electric connectors and interior antenna cable. Take off the assist handle and moldings for the A-pillar passenger, small cover from the instrument panel and instrument cluster. Remove the instrument panel bolt and finish panels. Then remove the instrument panel mounting bolts from the support structure. Finish by removing the center floor console and lower trim panel. Remove the bolts holding the steering column and move the steering column away from the instrument panel. With help, disconnect the necessary electrical connectors; mark them if required then pull out the instrument panel through the driver door opening. For model years 2008 through 2012, to replace a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu ignition switch disconnect the negative terminal of the battery. Then remove the steering wheel and center console. Remove the trim panels from the windshield pillars. Remove the door opening sill plates, lower cowl kick panels, and trim panels. The wiring harness connectors must be disconnected. The unbolting of hood and brake release handles. Also, the removal of the pinch bolt from the top of the steering column cover. To disconnect the intermediate steering shaft, remove the CM module cover, shifter assembly, and smart junction box wiring. Pull the cowl grille and wiper arm pivot shafts in addition to the bolts securing the instrument panel upper cowl. With help, remove the instrument panel through the right door opening. For models from 2013 onwards, the air conditioning system needs to be discharged and the cooling system drained before the battery negative is disconnected. Detach the cowling panel evaporator flange pipe nut and the coolant hoses. Remove front doors, center console and transmission selector lever linkage assembly. Detach the scuff plates on the door, kick panels and instrument panel end caps after peeling the carpeting and removing the glove box and... Disconnect the center console ducting, CM electrical connectors, and pinch bolt for steering column shaft-steering gear. Take out the ground wiring, center upper dashboard cover, and the side trims. To remove the evaporator, disconnect the wiring from the smart junction box and large wiring harness connectors. Then, remove the evaporator drain tube. Remove the instrument panel mounting bolts and continue. With assistance, rotate the instrument panel face down and carry it out through the left door opening after ensuring that all connections are clear. The installation for all models is just the reverse of removal. If air conditioning system is fitted, it must be serviced.

Question 2

What precautions should be taken when removing and replacing the instrument cluster on Mazda Tribute?

Accepted Answer

This procedure is intended for removing the instrument cluster for access to other components only. If the instrument cluster requires replacement, the job will have to be performed at a dealer service department or other qualified repair shop equipped with the special scan tool required to upload the module configuration data and download this data into the new cluster. Note that if replacing with a new instrument cluster, all keys associated with the vehicle will be erased during the parameter reset procedure, which requires two keys to re-establish communication with the theft deterrent system; ensure two usable keys are available before attempting this procedure. If the original instrument cluster is removed for any length of time, take the vehicle to a service center that can download the instrument cluster data and store it for later retrieval, as this information must be entered into the replacement instrument cluster or to re-establish communication with the original cluster. It is not recommended to swap an instrument cluster with a salvage yard cluster due to the risk of severe data corruption, which may prevent the vehicle from starting, as each instrument cluster is specifically programmed to each individual vehicle. The steps provided are for removal and installation, and all service work involving replacing, repairing, or working on the internal electronics of the instrument cluster should be left to a professional with the proper equipment. For 2012 and earlier models, disconnect the cable from the negative battery terminal, tilt the steering wheel to its lowest position, and move the transaxle shift lever out of the way. On 2007 and earlier models, remove the cluster bezel screws and the cluster bezel; on 2008 and later models, use a plastic trim tool or a screwdriver wrapped with tape to carefully pry off the bezel. Remove the instrument cluster retaining screws, then pull out the cluster and disconnect the electrical connectors from the back side. Installation is the reverse of removal, and after reconnecting the battery, the Powertrain Control Module must relearn its idle and fuel trim strategy for optimum drivability and performance. For 2013 and later models, if installing a new Instrument Panel Cluster, the IPC configuration must be uploaded from the original IPC to the scan tool for later reinstallation to the replacement IPC, and the original odometer reading should be recorded before removing the old cluster for use in the new IPC; without the original reading, proof of the odometer setting must be provided for installation into the replacement cluster. Disconnect the cable from the negative battery terminal, tilt the steering wheel to its lowest position, and release the steering column upper cover. With the upper cover removed, remove the screws securing the IPC to the instrument panel, pull the IPC out and turn it over to expose the wiring harness, and disconnect the electrical connector from the IPC. Installation is the reverse of removal, and any necessary programming procedures for the replacement IPC should be performed.

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