Dashboard removal

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Also see Wiring

Cluster Gauge Removal and Replacement

cluster gauge

Removing the instrument panel cluster gauge is not too difficult. It is needed to replace the Speedometer as well as the fuel gauge, temperature gauge, or instrument voltage regulator. It is also recommended when replacing burned out bulbs (though you can replace the bulbs without removing the cluster).

Testing lights temp

When replacing the Clock or Tachometer it is also recommended. Sometimes you can do it without removing the cluster, but the wiring is not easy to get to.

The only tool needed to remove and replace the cluster is:

• No. 1 (small) philips head screwdriver

Instructions

• Remove top half of steering column shroud

  

• Two heater knobs. There is a small screw on the bottom of each knob

  

• Pull the Radio knobs off. Then remove the shaft nuts. Remove faceplate

  

• Behind dash
  • Unplug the round cluster wiring connector

    

  • Unscrew speedometer cable
  • Two screws holding gauges to dash frame (if you can't find them, wait until the last step. When the cluster is loose you'll see how the bottom is fastened to the dash frame)

    look for screw below tachometer

    The other screw is below the multi-gauge

• Remove 4 knobs from face
  • Choke knob (if equipped)
  • Wiper knob and nut. Simply push in and turn 1/4 turn. Then pull off. Unscrew the nut with your fingers.

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  • Headlight switch knob and nut. Removes same way as wiper switch.
  • Cigarette lighter. Reach up from under dash and unscrew the housing. Then the lighter pulls straight forward.

Finally:

1. Open glovebox door to prevent the dash from scratching the side of the door.
2. Push the headlight switch and wiper switch through
3. Tilt the top of the cluster out. Pull towards you and up. It should come right out.