1994 JEEP CHEROKEE Service Repair Manual

(2) Remove 3 attaching screws from rear of cluster
housing.
(3) Remove tachometer assembly including circuit
board.
(4) Install tachometer. Install attaching screws.
(5) Install gauge bezel and lens.
(6) Install knob on trip odometer push pin.
PRINTED CIRCUIT REPLACEMENTÐINSTRUMENT
CLUSTER REMOVED
DISASSEMBLY
(1) Remove all attaching screws for gauges, ta-
chometer, and speedometer that are contacting
printed circuit (Fig. 5).
(2) Remove screw holding the cluster connector re-
taining strap to bezel. Remove strap and pivot con-
nector down (Figs. 6 and 7).
(3) Remove lamp sockets from circuit board.
(4) Remove printed circuit including connector.There is a separate printed circuit for the
warning lights that is removed by removing the
lamp sockets.
ASSEMBLY
(1) Position printed circuit, including connector, on
the back of the instrument panel cluster.
(2) Remove gauge bezel and lens.
(3) Hold components in place and install screws.
(4) Install lamp sockets.
(5) Pivot connector up and install retaining strap.
(6) Install gauge bezel and cluster lens.
GEAR SELECTOR INDICATOR
REPLACEMENTÐINSTRUMENT CLUSTER
REMOVED
(1) Remove screws from rear of mounting bezel
holding fuel gauge in place.
(2) Remove 2 screws holding gear selector indica-
tor (Fig. 8).
Fig. 4 Instrument Cluster
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(3) Pull cable and clip through hole in the mount-
ing bezel and remove indicator.
(4) Install indicator and cluster.
(5) To adjust indicator, place transmission in PARK.(6) Align pointer on indicator with PARK position.
(7) Install clip to steering column shroud.
(8) Move transmission shift lever to check proper
alignment.
Fig. 5 Printed Circuit Removal/Installation
Fig. 6 Cluster Connector Retaining StrapFig. 7 Printed Circuit And Cluster Connector
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INSTRUMENT PANEL REPLACEMENT (Fig. 9)
(1) Disconnect negative cable from battery.
(2) Remove:
²Parking brake release handle
²lower heat/AC duct below steering column
²ash receiver²lower instrument panel (Fig. 10)
²cluster bezel
²cluster assembly
²clock (if equipped)
²radio and heater control panel
²instrument panel switches
²headlamp switch
Fig. 8 Gear Selector Indicator
Fig. 9 Instrument Panel Exploded View
Fig. 10 Lower Instrument Panel Removal/Installation
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²antenna connector
²blower motor resistors
²ground lead
²disconnect glove box light
²defroster cowl panel
Remove driver's side heat/AC outlet to gain ac-
cess to left hand defroster cowl panel retaining
clip to aid in removal (Fig. 11).
²instrument panel attaching bolts
²steering column attaching bolts
²instrument panel assembly
The instrument panel wiring harness is at-
tached to the back of the instrument panel as-
sembly and must be installed correctly for
installation.
(3) To install instrument panel, position instru-
ment panel assembly on side mounting bolts (Fig.
12).
(4) Route wiring harnesses and secure instrument
panel assembly mounting points.
(5) Connect tube to lap cooler.
(6) Reverse the removal procedures to finish in-
strument panel installation.
Fig. 11 Driver's Side Defroster Cowl Retaining Clip
Fig. 12 Instrument Panel Installation
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTERS
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LOW LINE CLUSTER
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HIGH LINE CLUSTER
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SPECIFICATIONS
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER GAUGES
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