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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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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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10-30-2008, 08:40 PM | #3 |
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Re: taking out gauge cluster
thanks
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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!!!
j/k D
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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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10-30-2008, 10:00 PM | #6 |
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Re: taking out gauge cluster
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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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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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10-31-2008, 07:37 AM | #9 |
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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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10-31-2008, 09:31 AM | #10 |
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Re: taking out gauge cluster
As will mild cursing. That tiny little button hurts.
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10-31-2008, 10:50 AM | #11 |
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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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