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BLUE THUNDER · 03-10-2011, 12:34 AM

I wanted to take out the gauge cluster but I couldn't get the wiper switch to come out. I need to take this out so I can replace my dash pad. Is there a way to replace dash pad w/o removing gauges?

bigbadchev72 · 03-10-2011, 12:44 AM

there is a small flat head screw on the knob

**lks dcvn** · 03-10-2011, 04:54 PM

C'mon Mario - you have had your Blazer for how long and you haven't taken out the gauge cluster? I do that first to clean it up a bit...

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=164357

jaros44sr · 03-10-2011, 07:02 PM

Isn't there just 4 screws that hold the dash pad in, been so long I forget

BLUE THUNDER · 03-12-2011, 03:23 AM

@ bigbad, is the screw behind the knob? I pulled on it and it didn't come off. Do I even need to take the gauge cluster out to get to the dash pad bolts? @ Lksdcvn, you know me Tom, I've had that dash pad for nearly two years. I just drive the thing. @ jaros, I took the four screws out and that sucker didn't want to come out.

Blizz · 03-12-2011, 04:29 AM

i didn't have to take the cluster out to take the pad off....looks like i GOT SKILLZ

71jimmy · 03-12-2011, 12:47 PM

The wiper switch on the right on the gauge cluster has a screw on the knob that holds it on to the rod in the switch. The light switch on the left of the cluster is trickier in that their is a small push button that you push in and pull the knob and rod out in one piece. You'll need to reach under/behind the cluster to get to the top of the switch itsself and feel the button to push in.

I haven't replaced my pad yet, but from looking at it before, it seems it would be easier if the cluster was removed.

Good Luck

03-10-2011, 12:34 AM	#1
BLUE THUNDER Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Antonio Posts: 993	How do I get gauge cluster out? I wanted to take out the gauge cluster but I couldn't get the wiper switch to come out. I need to take this out so I can replace my dash pad. Is there a way to replace dash pad w/o removing gauges?

03-10-2011, 12:44 AM	#2
bigbadchev72 People know me Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hermiston, oregon Posts: 840	Re: How do I get gauge cluster out? there is a small flat head screw on the knob __________________ 1972 k/5 blazer CST 4X4 Crate 350, th350/205, dana44with trac-loc/14 bolt with detroit locker, 4 wheel discs 4.56s, 8" suspension lift using 73-87springs, 1" zerorate custom front crossmember, HAD CV drivelines and driveshaft e-brake, full cage, PRP seats, Full autometer gauges, 38x14.5x16 Toyo M/Ts, 16x10 Polished aluminum rockcrusher wheels 1967 longbox 4x4, Strong 400/400/208, 44/12bolt 4.10s, 6" lift, 35" Toyo M/Ts on corvette rally wheels

03-10-2011, 04:54 PM	#3
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,339	Re: How do I get gauge cluster out? C'mon Mario - you have had your Blazer for how long and you haven't taken out the gauge cluster? I do that first to clean it up a bit... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=164357

03-10-2011, 07:02 PM	#4
jaros44sr Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,462	Re: How do I get gauge cluster out? Isn't there just 4 screws that hold the dash pad in, been so long I forget __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

03-12-2011, 03:23 AM	#5
BLUE THUNDER Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Antonio Posts: 993	Re: How do I get gauge cluster out? @ bigbad, is the screw behind the knob? I pulled on it and it didn't come off. Do I even need to take the gauge cluster out to get to the dash pad bolts? @ Lksdcvn, you know me Tom, I've had that dash pad for nearly two years. I just drive the thing. @ jaros, I took the four screws out and that sucker didn't want to come out.

03-12-2011, 04:29 AM	#6
Blizz Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 372	Re: How do I get gauge cluster out? i didn't have to take the cluster out to take the pad off....looks like i GOT SKILLZ __________________ '72 K5 CST Blazer 4x4 in perpetual progress '96 2dr Tahoe 4x4 daily driver, Black Bear Performance tune, 285-75-16 Nitto Grapplers, Magnaflow muffler, K&N Air filter, Bilstein Shocks.........E-fan, DT Tri Y or Pacesetter LTs coming soon

03-12-2011, 12:47 PM	#7
71jimmy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,084	Re: How do I get gauge cluster out? The wiper switch on the right on the gauge cluster has a screw on the knob that holds it on to the rod in the switch. The light switch on the left of the cluster is trickier in that their is a small push button that you push in and pull the knob and rod out in one piece. You'll need to reach under/behind the cluster to get to the top of the switch itsself and feel the button to push in. I haven't replaced my pad yet, but from looking at it before, it seems it would be easier if the cluster was removed. Good Luck __________________ '71 Jimmy, 350, SM465, NP205, 2in Tuff Country lift, 33s on rallies, TBI, softtop and hardtop "If life was fair you'd be able to afford one of each and a garage large enough to house them all."



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