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sactoC10 · 11-18-2003, 11:51 AM

How is the instrument cluster bezel removed safely, without damaging anything?

krue · 11-18-2003, 11:57 AM

Let's see how quick I can answer this.

First remove the headlight switch knob by reaching up on top of the switch and pressing the button and pulling the handle out. Actually first you need to disconnect the battery to keep the headlights from running it down.

Remove the wiper knob.

To ensure u don't damage it, loosen the plate under the steering column and let it sag out of the way.

If you have a gage dash disconnect tubing.

Disconnect harness plug in.

Reach up and remove light bulbs from top (turn signal) area.

Remove screws and carefully lean the top of the bezel toward you and lift it out.

krue · 11-18-2003, 11:59 AM

I think that is it. Hopefully I didn't leave anything out. The biggest thing is to be careful and don't do anything without checking it.

Hope it helps.

**CPNE** · 11-18-2003, 12:00 PM

2 other things:

1. disconnect speedo cable
2. If auto, there is a fibre optic to indicator. Remove bulb fibre optic line is connect too (next to speedo)

SWEET7T · 11-18-2003, 12:08 PM

HUH??? Remove the turn signal bulbs?! On mine, there is only one bulb that needs to come out (just to the right of the speedo if looking at it from the front).

The little button for the lights is on the top of the switch. The wiper knob is held on with a little flat head screw.
It makes things easier if you lower your steering column down a bit (just loosen the bolts). And disconnect your oil pressue gauge.

krue · 11-18-2003, 01:01 PM

Thanks CPNE I figured I would forget something.

Sweet7T I haven't done this for 6 months, so the bulbs I probably forgot, but the rest of your "critique" was covered.
Thank you for helping to keep me straight.

sactoC10 · 11-18-2003, 02:40 PM

I was having problems with the knobs, and figured I might have to drop the steering column, but wasn't certain.

Might as well remove the thing, since it will be available soon. As for the battery...well there isn't one, so I have that handled!

Thanks.

11-18-2003, 11:51 AM	#1
sactoC10 71 DELUX Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Northern CA / Sac Posts: 1,056	bezel removal How is the instrument cluster bezel removed safely, without damaging anything?

11-18-2003, 11:57 AM	#2
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Let's see how quick I can answer this. First remove the headlight switch knob by reaching up on top of the switch and pressing the button and pulling the handle out. Actually first you need to disconnect the battery to keep the headlights from running it down. Remove the wiper knob. To ensure u don't damage it, loosen the plate under the steering column and let it sag out of the way. If you have a gage dash disconnect tubing. Disconnect harness plug in. Reach up and remove light bulbs from top (turn signal) area. Remove screws and carefully lean the top of the bezel toward you and lift it out. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

11-18-2003, 11:59 AM	#3
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	I think that is it. Hopefully I didn't leave anything out. The biggest thing is to be careful and don't do anything without checking it. Hope it helps. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

11-18-2003, 12:00 PM	#4
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,664	2 other things: 1. disconnect speedo cable 2. If auto, there is a fibre optic to indicator. Remove bulb fibre optic line is connect too (next to speedo) __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

11-18-2003, 12:08 PM	#5
SWEET7T Try spinnin 4 rear tars Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 757	HUH??? Remove the turn signal bulbs?! On mine, there is only one bulb that needs to come out (just to the right of the speedo if looking at it from the front). The little button for the lights is on the top of the switch. The wiper knob is held on with a little flat head screw. It makes things easier if you lower your steering column down a bit (just loosen the bolts). And disconnect your oil pressue gauge. __________________ SWEET7T 1970 C10, 2wd, LB, 307/TH350/3.08. PS, PB

11-18-2003, 01:01 PM	#6
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Thanks CPNE I figured I would forget something. Sweet7T I haven't done this for 6 months, so the bulbs I probably forgot, but the rest of your "critique" was covered. Thank you for helping to keep me straight. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

11-18-2003, 02:40 PM	#7
sactoC10 71 DELUX Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Northern CA / Sac Posts: 1,056	I was having problems with the knobs, and figured I might have to drop the steering column, but wasn't certain. Might as well remove the thing, since it will be available soon. As for the battery...well there isn't one, so I have that handled! Thanks.

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