Removal and installation the instrument cluster (VAZ-2108)

To remove the instrument cluster, disconnect the wire from the negative terminal of the battery and the flexible shaft of the speedometer from the speedometer drive on the gearbox. Disconnect the flexible shaft from the instrument panel (if it exists) daily speedometer counter. Remove the plastic instrument panel visor by pulling the upper edge of the visor secured with two latches. After disengaging the upper latches, by moving the visor upward, release the lower fixing hooks of the visor from the instrument panel mounts. Grasp the protruding ears of the instrument cluster mounting springs, press them toward the center of the cluster and, simultaneously pulling them toward you, remove the instrument cluster from the mount. Disconnect the wires, the flexible speedometer drive shaft, and the economizer tube from the instrument cluster.

The installation of the instrument cluster is performed in the reverse order of removal. The flexible shaft of the speedometer drive is first connected to the instrument cluster, and then after its installation to the speedometer drive on the gearbox. During installation, bending of the flexible shaft, which leads to residual deformation of its casing, must not be allowed.

After installation of the instrument cluster, the flexible shaft must not have sharp bends under the instrument panel. The bending radii of the shaft shell in the mounted state must be at least 100 mm.

If a new flexible shaft is installed, it is recommended to apply consistent grease LSC-15 or Litol-24 to the shaft casing over a length of 50 mm before and after the seal before installing it on the vehicle. The seal should be located at a distance of 350 mm from the upper end of the shaft. The lubricated casing will slide easily in the seal and therefore a shaft loop will not form under the instrument panel when installing the instrument cluster in place. After applying the grease, pull the shaft in the seal 2-3 times to rub the grease in.

When installing a new shaft, first pass it through the central and right holes of the steering shaft bracket, and then into the hole in the front shield. The free end of the shaft in the engine compartment should be under the brake pipes.