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Chapter 6: Electrical/Interior: Gauge Cluster Removal


At some point you may have to remove the cluster to replace burnt-out lamps, to fix incorrectly reading gauges or maybe even to swap the the cluster. Here's how to remove the cluster.

Tools required:

Time required:

Once you learn how to get the trim panels out, this will be an easy 20-30 minute task.

The Procedure:

driver side panel center panel
Above left, the driver side panel.
Above right, the center trim panel

The trim panels are held in place by spring clips and will require a healthy pull to remove. Take care you don't break a vent in process though.

driver side panel clips

driver side screw

center screws

At this point the top of the surround should be loose.

driver side screws center screws

surround removed

shift indicator cable clip

Cluster screws

speedometer cable clip

Speed sensor screw


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