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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1987TEMPO FWD L4-140 2.3L HSCREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISINSTRUMENT PANEL, GAUGES AND WARNING INDICATORSINSTRUMENT CLUSTER / CARRIERSERVICE AND REPAIR
1987 Ford Tempo FWD L4-140 2.3L HSC
Instrument Cluster / Carrier: Service and Repair
1987 Ford Tempo FWD L4-140 2.3L HSCSECTION Service and Repair
Fig. 4 Instrument cluster removal. Exc. Tempo & Topaz:
Fig. 5 Instrument cluster removal. Tempo & Topaz:
1. Disconnect battery ground cable, then remove steering column lower cover.
2. On Tempo and Topaz models, remove eight instrument cluster finish panel retaining screws and radio knobs, then the finish panel.
3. On Escort EXP, LN7 & Lynx models, remove four cluster opening finish panel retainer screws, then the finish panel.
4. From under instrument panel, disconnect speedometer cable, then pull cluster away from instrument panel, Figs. 4 and 5.
5. Disconnect cluster electrical connector from printed circuit.
6. Reverse procedure to install.
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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.