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Old 11-05-2007, 02:00 PM   #1
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Removing gauge cluster

Well ive gotten this far. Now how do i get the rest of it out.
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Old 11-05-2007, 02:48 PM   #2
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Re: Removing gauge cluster

You need to reach behind the cluster and un clip the spedo cable and un plug the wiring. Should lift right out then.

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Old 11-05-2007, 02:59 PM   #3
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be careful!
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Old 11-05-2007, 05:26 PM   #4
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Re: Removing gauge cluster

how do I unclip the speedo cable
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Old 11-05-2007, 05:27 PM   #5
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Yup, unclip the speedo cable...then it'll slide out enough for you to unplug the rest of the wires. Be careful when removing it not to break any mounting tabs off.
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Old 11-05-2007, 05:55 PM   #6
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Yup, unclip the speedo cable...then it'll slide out enough for you to unplug the rest of the wires. Be careful when removing it not to break any mounting tabs off.

Do you just pull back the metal tab? Cause i tried that and it wouldnt move
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Old 11-05-2007, 06:54 PM   #7
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Re: Removing gauge cluster

Has a metal tab on the bottom, press it towards the steering wheel while pulling the speedometer cable back and should pull right out. this will let the cluster move out from the dash a little more, allowing you to see the wiring harness conedtor, wich has tabs onthe outside that you sqeeze together and gently rock back and forth till it's free. be patienct and lot of luck. bob
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Old 11-05-2007, 07:10 PM   #8
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Do you just pull back the metal tab? Cause i tried that and it wouldnt move
Like tyjoja posted, press the metal tab towards you. But, the metal tab sits above the speedo connector. See pic ...

Like the others warned, watch the tabs and the plastic around the perimeter of the cluster. Some areas sit behind the metal dash housing/opening.
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Old 11-05-2007, 08:38 PM   #9
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Re: Removing gauge cluster

Don't forget that there prolly is a twist out light that has a fiber optic cable running to the ashtray that will have to be removed as well.
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Old 11-06-2007, 12:07 AM   #10
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oops, boxrodz right, but my head was on the floorboard and my feet were out the window
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Old 11-06-2007, 01:27 PM   #11
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Installing Tach gauge cluster

OK ive gotten it in this far and everything works except the tach which I need your guys help hooking up.

in the pictures theres two sets of wires. I dont know where either goes. would i be able to make connector for one set of wires to hook it up to the distributor?

Or do i have to buy one somewhere?

Which set of wires goes where?
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Old 11-06-2007, 06:36 PM   #12
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Re: Removing gauge cluster: Now installing the other one

sorry double post
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