2. Remove the steering wheel, see Chapter 10.
3. Remove the steering column cover (see fig. 6.8a, b).
4. Tuck the coil under to access the instrument cluster panel hook mounting screw.
Fig. 12.4a Fastening the top of the instrument cluster panel
Fig. 12.4b Fastening the bottom of the panel (except Civic since 1988)
5. Loosen the screws securing the panel hook.
6. On some models, it is necessary to remove the instrument lighting dimmer and rear window defroster switch. Disconnect the connectors.
7. Loosen the mounting screws and remove the instrument cluster panel.
8. Remove the four screws securing the unit and pull it out partially.
Fig. 12.8 Instrument cluster mounting screws
9. Disconnect the electrical connectors and the speedometer cable. To remove the speedometer cable, press the plastic clip.
10. Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal.