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Old 10-30-2008, 08:34 PM   #1
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taking out gauge cluster

is there any tricks i couldnt get the knob off the headlight switch to get gauge cluster out?i tried pulling and unscrewing it didnt have a set screw but my windshield wiper knob did.
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Old 10-30-2008, 08:37 PM   #2
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Re: taking out gauge cluster

Yep, you have to reach up behind the dash & push a little relese button on the headlight switch. The knob shaft will slide out once released. Then the chrome bezel unscrews from the switch.

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Old 10-30-2008, 08:40 PM   #3
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Old 10-30-2008, 08:51 PM   #4
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Re: taking out gauge cluster

That's good to know... I just pulled and pulled until the knob came off!!!

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Old 10-30-2008, 09:25 PM   #5
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Re: taking out gauge cluster

Mine comes off when I don't want it too!!! LOL
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Old 10-30-2008, 10:00 PM   #6
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Mine comes off when I don't want it too!!! LOL
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Old 10-30-2008, 10:12 PM   #7
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Re: taking out gauge cluster

Sometimes you have to have the mouth in the correct position. Facial expressions can also be of help.

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Old 10-30-2008, 10:43 PM   #8
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Re: taking out gauge cluster

Thats good to know, I had a hell of a time taking mine off last week, thanks!
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Old 10-31-2008, 09:31 AM   #9
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Sometimes you have to have the mouth in the correct position. Facial expressions can also be of help.
As will mild cursing. That tiny little button hurts.
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Old 10-31-2008, 10:50 AM   #10
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Re: taking out gauge cluster

Here is a link thats a page or two over on the subject might help.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=312480
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Old 10-31-2008, 07:37 AM   #11
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Re: taking out gauge cluster

SIDE NOTE: Disconnect the battery, when you pull out the headlight switch shaft your head lights are on. FYI
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