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Billy Paul Tolliver Posted on Nov 29, 2015
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How do I remove the instrument cluster dimmer switch in my 2000 Lincoln town car

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Switch - Panel Dimmer
Special Tool(s) How do I remove the instrument cluster dimmer swit - syg~tr~en~file=st1445a.gif~gen~ref.gif Radio Removing Tool
T87P-19061-A Removal

  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable
  2. Pull out the radio using Radio Removing Tool.
  3. Remove the radio.
    1. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
    1. Disconnect the antenna cable.
    1. Remove the radio.
    2. Remove the instrument panel finish panel bolts.
    3. Remove the instrument cluster finish panel bolts.
    4. Pull out and position aside the instrument cluster finish panel.
    5. Disconnect the electric clock electrical connector.
    6. Remove the instrument cluster finish panel.
      1. Disconnect the headlight switch electrical connector.
      1. Disconnect the dimmer switch electrical connector.
      1. Remove the instrument cluster finish panel.
      2. Remove the dimmer switch.
        1. Remove the screws.
        1. Remove the dimmer switch.
    7. Installation
      1. NOTE: When the battery is disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the vehicle relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 16 km (10 mi) or more to relearn the strategy.
        To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Apr 05, 2010

SOURCE: 2003 Lincoln Town Car - Power window switch removal/installation

SECTION 501-05: Interior Trim and Ornamentation 2003 Town Car Workshop Manual REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Procedure revision date: 01/28/2002 Front Door Trim Panel adobe.gif Printable View (206 KB) Removal and Installation
NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar.

  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section 414-01.
  1. Remove the window switch plate.
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  1. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
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    Open the screw covers.
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  1. Remove the screws and the assist handle.
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  1. Remove screws and the front door trim.
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  1. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
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  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jun 16, 2010

SOURCE: does stering wheel have to be removed to install

No. The steering wheel does not need to be removed to replace the dimmer switch. Remove the screws under steering column and remove the upper and lower panels.

Anonymous

  • 11 Answers
  • Posted on Nov 18, 2010

SOURCE: the passenger side low beam

y need new bulb on the passenger side and inst. cluster need to be checked for fuse or bulbs replacement.

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Johnny Brown

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  • Posted on May 12, 2011

SOURCE: replaced instrument cluster 2000 town

Thats correct, the instrument cluster contains the anti theft module , well part of it, it runs through the cluster, you will now need to have it reprogramed at the dealer, the dealer needs to program the new cluster to the cars computer, make sure to bring all key to car so they can be programed at the same time. its getting crazy with these computers and programing.

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William J Valentine

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  • Posted on Sep 15, 2014

SOURCE: instrument cluster lights don't light up on my 1993 Lincoln town car cartier model

If the problem is not a fuse the lighting pannel might be burned out.

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SECTION 413-00: Instrument Cluster and Panel Lighting — General Information 1999 Town Car Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Bulb —Electric Clock
Special Tool(s) Radio Removing Tool
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Removal
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  1. Pull out the radio using Radio Removing Tool.
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  1. Remove the radio.
    1. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
    1. Disconnect the antenna cable.
    1. Remove the radio.
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  1. Remove the instrument cluster finish panel bolts.
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  1. Pull out and position aside the instrument cluster finish panel.
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