Renault 19 RT Combination Instrument
If it is necessary to remove or replace any device, then after removing the board, release the housing from the fasteners (1); 2 - tachometer; 3 - fuel level indicator in the tank; 4 - speedometer; 5 - oil level indicator; 6 - coolant temperature indicator.
The illustration shows the two upper mounting screws (1) with the instrument panel screen removed. The two lower mounting screws (2) are located behind the instrument panel cutout. Once the screws are removed, gently pull the combination instrument toward you, but do not pull it out completely until the connectors and speedometer shaft are disconnected.
To make it clear how the combination instrument is attached, the locations of the upper and lower screws are shown here (shown by arrows). If the combination device needs to be disassembled, be sure to place a soft cloth under its front side.
If any indicator lamp has burned out, the combination instrument must be removed to replace it.
1. Disconnect the ground cable from the battery.
2. Remove the steering wheel.
3. Disassemble the lower steering column trim (4 screws T 20).
4. Remove the upper steering column trim. In doing so, (if installed), carefully remove the radio remote control from the top.
5. Remove the lower instrument panel trim (3 screws T 20).
6. Remove the top part of the instrument panel screen (2 screws).
7. Remove the upper mounting screws (T10).
8. Remove the lower mounting screws. To get to the necessary screws, you need to remove the ignition switch shoe mount. To do this, press the mount against the steering column and pull it forward at the same time.
9. Remove the speedometer shaft from below, behind the combination instrument.
10. Carefully pull the combination instrument forward and disconnect the connectors.
11. Remove the combination instrument from the socket.
12. Disconnect the remaining connectors if necessary.
13. When assembling, make sure that the connectors and the speedometer shaft are correctly inserted or installed, respectively.
14. Before final assembly, check that all lamps are working!
Replacing indicator lamps
Replacing the bulbs on the combination instrument is the same for all trim levels. The bulbs are located in plastic frames, which are secured with a so-called bayonet lock on the combination instrument board. To replace a bulb, press down on its frame slightly, then turn it counterclockwise and remove it from the socket. Auto parts stores sell bulbs only with frames.
The control lamps and the instrument panel lighting lamps are mounted in plastic frames on the back of the combined instrument. You will need 1.2- or 3.0-watt lamps to replace them.
1. With the combination instrument removed, remove the frame of the lamp to be replaced by turning it counterclockwise.
2. The incandescent lamp must be replaced together with the frame.
Removal instruments
All the control lamps and indicators in the combination instrument receive their electrical current through a board on which the circuit diagram is printed. There are different types of boards for different modifications - keep this in mind when buying from an auto parts store. Replacing the board is quite a large job.
Therefore, it should only be carried out by experienced car enthusiasts, since it will be necessary to resolder a large number of wire jumpers and electronic units. The most important tool for this is a clean soldering iron and soft solder for electronics. An inexperienced car enthusiast should carry out at least a few test solderings on some old radio.
1. Remove the combination instrument.
2. Carefully unscrew all screws and disconnect all contacts (depending on the configuration of fuel level, coolant temperature and speed indicators).
3. Remove all bulbs by turning them counterclockwise (bayonet mount).
4. Place a soft cloth underneath to avoid scratching the plexiglass screen on the front of the combination meter.
5. Unsolder all wire jumpers and electronic units. To do this, make an exact sketch of the location of all elements in advance, and for electronic elements, also the exact position of their installation.
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6. Carefully remove the board.
7. Install the new board and secure it with the screw fasteners to the combination instrument housing.
8. Solder the jumper wires and electronic components according to the plan.
9. Before final installation, check all functions of the combination instrument.