Weird looking thing behind the Digital Instrument Cluster

GringoStarr · 2026-11-12T20:08:31-0600

Kinda looks like a zip tie. Wondering if anyone else has this or knows what it is?

aceinspp · 2026-11-13T06:18:16-0600

I have not seen this. Have you tried to remove it.. Could it be a plastic clip? RJD

Pioneer4x4 · 2026-11-13T06:45:37-0600

Looks like a mount for something. Running down to look at my car right now!

Pioneer4x4 · 2026-11-13T06:48:20-0600

GringoStarr said:
Kinda looks like a zip tie. Wondering if anyone else has this or knows what it is?

It looks like it isn't assembled correctly. That looks like it is a snap fastener for the panel next to it to go over.
FWIW, mine isn't like that, those panels are connected smooth at the seam.

baabootoo · 2026-11-13T07:23:54-0600

Yup, assembly error. Mine is also under the panel next to it.

Pioneer4x4 · 2026-11-13T08:18:45-0600

GringoStarr said:
Kinda looks like a zip tie. Wondering if anyone else has this or knows what it is?

Odds are it was taken apart and not put back together correctly. Someone (Maybe Jordan Rose?) had pictures/videos of taking the dash apart.

GringoStarr · 2026-11-13T08:20:00-0600

aceinspp said:
I have not seen this. Have you tried to remove it.. Could it be a plastic clip? RJD

I have not. I was worried what might happen, but looking at @baabootoo's pic I think I can probably just cut it off. I guess some lazy-ass Canadian was on instrument cluster assembly that day

Pioneer4x4 · 2026-11-13T08:23:45-0600

GringoStarr said:
I have not. I was worried what might happen, but looking at @baabootoo's pic I think I can probably just cut it off. I guess some lazy-ass Canadian was on instrument cluster assembly that day

Absolutely not!!!!
It was probably taken apart for a climate button recall. All the early cars were likely to have that. Make Dodge put it back together correctly!

GringoStarr · 2026-11-13T08:28:19-0600

Pioneer4x4 said:
Absolutely not!!!!
It was probably taken apart for a climate button recall. All the early cars were likely to have that. Make Dodge put it back together correctly!

Yeah, you're right. I already have to take it back in for a problem with the light bar. *sigh*

baabootoo · 2026-11-13T08:45:31-0600

GringoStarr said:
Yeah, you're right. I already have to take it back in for a problem with the light bar. *sigh*

For me.......... 1. I wouldn't care because it's out of sight. 2. If it did bother me, I'd cut it with a wiz wheel. Having a dealer repair it is not an option because I'd worry about them causing other problems ripping all that apart.

aceinspp · 2026-11-13T09:58:15-0600

baabootoo said:
For me.......... 1. I wouldn't care because it's out of sight. 2. If it did bother me, I'd cut it with a wiz wheel. Having a dealer repair it is not an option because I'd worry about them causing other problems ripping all that apart.

I'd be hesitant on cutting off as it does serve a purpose and now you may end up with a rattle. RJD

GringoStarr · 2026-11-13T10:21:53-0600

baabootoo said:
wiz wheel

Great point. I already don't have a lot of confidence in my local dealership. It only bothers me b/c I know it's there, lol.

Pioneer4x4 · 2026-11-13T15:13:37-0600

Anything done to remove it would probably cause it to squeak like hell. Just what your luck would probably be. If it is quiet, leave it and next time something needs done, have them fix it.