In order to change the backlight bulbs or to remove the instrument panel trim, and for other repair work, you need to remove the instrument panel

First of all, disconnect the negative terminal from the battery.

Release the steering column position adjustment lever and move the steering wheel as far down as possible.

Removal and installation of the instrument panel on the Lada Kalina

Use a short Phillips screwdriver to unscrew the two self-tapping screws securing the instrument panel trim.

Removal and installation of the instrument panel on the Lada Kalina

The lower protrusions of the cladding are equipped with spring clips, so you need to apply a little force to remove the cladding

Removal and installation of the instrument panel on the Lada Kalina

Remove the trim from the instrument panel opening.

Removal and installation of the instrument panel on the Lada Kalina

Use a Phillips screwdriver to unscrew the two screws securing the instrument panel

Removal and installation of the instrument panel on the Lada Kalina

Removal and installation of the instrument panel on the Lada Kalina

Remove the shield from the instrument panel

Removal and installation of the instrument panel on the Lada Kalina

Having released the lock using a screwdriver, disconnect the wiring harness block from the shield.

Remove the instrument panel.

Removal and installation of the instrument panel on the Lada Kalina

To remove the glass, use a screwdriver or hand to press the six plastic latches one by one and remove the glass.

Location of instrument cluster lamps: 1 - instrument illumination lamps; 2 - backlight

To replace instrument backlight bulbs, use pliers to turn the protruding part of the faulty lamp socket counterclockwise and remove the socket with the light bulb from the instrument panel.

Removal and installation of the instrument panel on the Lada Kalina

To replace the display backlight lamp, turn the lamp socket with an 8 mm socket wrench.

Install the socket with the lamp into the shield and turn it clockwise until it is completely fixed

The LED indicators installed in the instrument cluster are soldered into the board and cannot be replaced. Therefore, if the signaling device fails, you should replace the instrument cluster with a new one.

Assembling everything in reverse order