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iufan71 · 03-27-2004, 06:59 PM

I have a few lights out on my dash,and am wondering the best way to get to the bulbs,so i could replace them?

beaterC10 · 03-27-2004, 07:04 PM

If it is a 73-87 I would suggest pulling the instrument cluster, pulling the cluster is fairly simple and it makes getting to the lights a lot easier.

iufan71 · 03-27-2004, 07:53 PM

Sorry beater,i did forget to metion,I do have a 78 GMC Truck.

74Pumpkin · 03-28-2004, 12:05 PM

since you have to change the bulbs anyeay, You should do the fulldash light upgrade. Severl people here have done it and rave about it.

Here is the info from Mike's site.

Dash Lights

gmcbob · 03-28-2004, 11:54 PM

You can reach about half of them by reaching you hand up behind the dash.

It's best though to pull the dash apart from the front. If you do it this way, you can pull all of the guages out, and theb turn your lights on to make sure that you got all of the bulbs working. Also, it's a good opportunity to wipe the guages and clean since you're in there, clean you plastic lense, and clean out all the dust in the inside. Don't use a wet towel on the guages though, it will wipe the paing off. Just use a dry towel.

Hope this helps.

Bob

03-27-2004, 06:59 PM	#1
iufan71 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indianapolis,IN Posts: 138	Best way to get to dash lights I have a few lights out on my dash,and am wondering the best way to get to the bulbs,so i could replace them?

03-27-2004, 07:53 PM	#3
iufan71 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indianapolis,IN Posts: 138	Inst. lights Sorry beater,i did forget to metion,I do have a 78 GMC Truck.

03-28-2004, 12:05 PM	#4
74Pumpkin Insert witty comment here Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lakeville Minnesota Posts: 388	since you have to change the bulbs anyeay, You should do the fulldash light upgrade. Severl people here have done it and rave about it. Here is the info from Mike's site. Dash Lights __________________ So many trucks, So little time!

03-28-2004, 11:54 PM	#5
gmcbob Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 57	You can reach about half of them by reaching you hand up behind the dash. It's best though to pull the dash apart from the front. If you do it this way, you can pull all of the guages out, and theb turn your lights on to make sure that you got all of the bulbs working. Also, it's a good opportunity to wipe the guages and clean since you're in there, clean you plastic lense, and clean out all the dust in the inside. Don't use a wet towel on the guages though, it will wipe the paing off. Just use a dry towel. Hope this helps. Bob __________________ Bob 1978 GMC Sierra Classic K15 Shortbed, 350/350/NP203, 31's on Rally's, Restored to Stock Condition. Two-tone Russett Metallic / Buckskin. 1987 GMC Sierra Classic V1500, Longbed, 350 TBI, NP205, 33’s on Chrome Spoke with 4” Suspension Lift. Black. 2014 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax Crewcab

03-27-2004, 07:04 PM	#2
beaterC10 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 1,277	If it is a 73-87 I would suggest pulling the instrument cluster, pulling the cluster is fairly simple and it makes getting to the lights a lot easier.



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