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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHRYSLER2003CONCORDE V6-3.5L VIN MREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISINSTRUMENT PANEL, GAUGES AND WARNING INDICATORSINSTRUMENT CLUSTER / CARRIERSERVICE AND REPAIRINSTRUMENT CLUSTER REPLACEMENT
2003 Chrysler Concorde V6-3.5L VIN M
Instrument Cluster Replacement
2003 Chrysler Concorde V6-3.5L VIN MSECTION Instrument Cluster Replacement
REMOVAL
To service any instrument cluster component, the instrument cluster must be removed from the instrument panel. Use the following procedure:
1. Open hood and disconnect the negative battery cable remote terminal from the remote battery post.
2. Remove the instrument panel left end cap.
3. Remove steering column shroud cover.
4. Tilt the steering column down into the lowest position.
5. Remove one screw (Limited/300M) to cluster bezel
6. Remove the items to expose bezel mounting screws. Items vary depending on model.
7. Remove two screws over upper cluster bezel in instrument panel brow area and all remaining attaching screws (four on Intrepid, Limited, and 300M, and five on Concorde).
8. Using a trim stick (special tool #C-4755), gently pry out on the instrument panel cluster bezel, disconnect headlamp switch connector, and remove.
9. Remove the instrument cluster screws.
NOTE: Tilt steering wheel down to gain access for instrument cluster removal.
10. Remove the instrument cluster from panel. The instrument panel wiring harness connectors are self-aligning, mounted directly to the rear panel. A force of approximately 9 kilograms (30 lbs.) will be required to disengage the cluster from the connectors and upper clips.
INSTALLATION
NOTE: Tilt steering wheel down to gain access for instrument cluster installation.
1. Install the instrument cluster into instrument panel. The instrument panel wiring harness connectors are self-aligning, mounted directly to the rear panel. A force of approximately 9 kilograms (30 lbs.) will be required to engage the cluster to the connectors and upper clips.
2. Install the instrument cluster screws.
3. Connect headlamp switch connector. Place the cluster bezel into position and snap it into place firmly.
4. Install the two screws over upper cluster bezel in instrument panel brow area and all remaining attaching screws (four on Intrepid, Limited, and 300M, and five on Concorde).
5. Install the items covering the bezel mounting screws.
6. Install the one screw (Limited/300M) to cluster bezel.
7. Tilt the steering column down into the lowest position.
8. Install the steering column shroud cover.
9. Install the instrument panel left end cap.
10. Connect the negative battery cable remote terminal to the remote battery post.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.