Instruments - Replacing Trip Computer Bulbs
Group: BODY ELECTRICALNumber: 05-90-005
Date: MAY, 2005
Model: 2001-2002 XG
Subject
TRIP COMPUTER BULB REPLACEMENT
DESCRIPTION:
This bulletin describes how to replace the 4 bulbs inside the trip computer module on 2001-2002 MY XG300/350 vehicles.
This bulletin updates TSB 04-90-005 with new warranty submission information and includes the part number for a bulb with the green cover. Normally, the green cover should be transferred from the old bulb to the replacement bulb, but a bulb with a cover can be ordered if the cover is damaged.
PARTS INFORMATION:
PROCEDURE:
1. Open the driver's door.
2. Turn the ignition key to the "ON" position.
3. Set the parking brake.
4. Move the shift lever to "D" position.
5. Remove the center facia panel. Use a wide flat tool, such as a trim tool or a clean scraper to pop the clips out. Remove the bottom clips, then work upwards.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to scratch the center facia panel, break any of the 6 mounting clips, or press too hard on the instrument panel.
6. Move the shift lever to "P" position. Turn the ignition key to the "OFF position. Disconnect the hazard lamp switch and trip computer connectors.
7. Remove the 4 mounting screws and then remove the trip computer from the center facia panel.
8. The removed trip computer.
9. Remove the 2 top cover mounting screws, cut the part number sticker on the back along the edge of the cover, and remove the cover.
10. The front cover is held on by either 2 screws or clips on each side.
^ Remove the screws or open the clips as necessary to remove the front cover.
CAUTION:
Do not twist or pull on the ribbon cable which connects the front cover to the main printed circuit board.
11. Remove and replace all 4 bulbs as a set. Pull the bulb out of the socket, peel the green cover off of the old bulb and place it on the new bulb, then insert the new bulb into the socket.
NOTE:
All 4 bulbs must be replaced as a set.
NOTE:
Use bulb P/N 18643-01004-C if the green cover is damaged.
12. Reinstall all removed components in the reverse order of their removal.
NOTE:
Make certain that the center facia panel mounting clips (6 each) are installed to the crash pad correctly.
13. Check the trip computer for proper operation.
WARRANTY INFORMATION: