Tearing apart the dash

[Trixter]

Hi guys,

I picked up my 2007 Explorer XLT Limited from the good dealership down the road, and I love it! I noted at the dealership that the speedometers primary unit of measure is in miles per hour not kilometres per hour. (km/h are there, just in small little numbers below the much larger mph numbers). This is not really an issue except I live in Canada where we use km/h for speeds. No disrespect intended to our southerly neighbours intended but it is kinda strange to look at.

I suppose my question is this. How involved is it to get into the dash to change the gauge out? Is it just a new piece of paper or plastic that goes on there? Or does the whole gauge need to be replaced?

Thanks guys!

William Johnson

 

[TexasArmadillo]

Humm, I've never tore into the dash. I can tell you that to remove the stereo you have to take out a good portion of the console. So, you might have a lot of work ahead of you.

Juggling more fur balls than a constipated cat.

 

[Themightyquinn]

1. Disconnect the battery.
2. Lower the tilt steering column to the lowest position.
3. Remove the instrument cluster finish panel
(1.) Remove the steering column opening cover screws, 2 each.
(2.) Remove the steering column opening cover. (That's the panel below the steering wheel)
(3.) Remove the 2 steering column cover screws, 3 each.
(4.) Remove the upper and lower steering column covers.
(5.) Remove the instrument cluster finish panel screws, 2 each.
(6.) Remove the instrument cluster finish panel.
4. Remove the 4 screws and the instrument cluster
5. Disconnect the electrical connector.

You are better off just buying a whole instrument cluster. Here is a cluster that is for an 08, but should still work. But make sure you contact the seller for compatibility verification. http://www.ebay.com/itm/08-EXPLORER-SPEEDOMETER-INSTRUMENT-PANEL-CLUSTER-KPH-/230387185086?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item35a42575be&vxp=mtr

 

[steve6534]

Just keep in mind that if you change the cluster it MUST be reprogrammed by a dealer. Since the cluster contains the PATS module the truck will not start without reprogramming.