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how do i change the lightbulbs in my instrument cluster 900

posted by  9 on  Sat Oct 16 09:24 CST 2004
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i would like to know how i can take the dash area the concentrates around the instrument cluster apart. i want to change the light bulbs in the instrument cluster. what kind of bulb do i need to buy at the auto parts place?

thanks
R








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    how do i change the lightbulbs in my instrument cluster 900

    posted by  spook on  Sat Oct 16 09:42 CST 2004
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    Dear R,

    Good p.m. and hope this finds you well. To change instrument cluster lights, you'll need to pull the cluster. There is a procedure in the FAQs (under FEATURES, above) that describes how to do this. You'll need a flat blade screw-driver (1/8"- 3/16" tip) and a long shank.

    The bulb-holders can easily be removed from the cluster. Turn the bulb holder gently. Take a burnt out bulb with you to the auto supply store. That should speed the "match-up" process. If you give the clerk the make, year, & model, you should soon get what you need. I don't believe the bulbs changed format from 1993 through 1995.

    Hope this helps.

    Yours faithfully,

    spook








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      how do i change the lightbulbs in my instrument cluster 900

      posted by  9 on  Sat Oct 16 12:07 CST 2004
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      im sorry. i didnt even think of the FAQ up there. but i did not find the wat to remove the black plastic trim aroung the ins. cluster.








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        how do i change the lightbulbs in my instrument cluster 900

        posted by  spook on  Sun Oct 17 00:11 CST 2004
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        Dear 9,

        May this find you well. The "trim" around the instrument cluster is not plastic. It is aluminum and very strong. Unless you go at it with a hammer and chisel, you will not damage it.

        You need only be careful inserting the screwdriver tips into the slots, so that you don't scratch the finish on the aluminum or the plastic face of the instrument cluster.

        Once you press back the metal clip with the screwdriver's tip,the other side of the "trim" should release pretty easily.

        You will then be able to proceed, according to the FAQs. If you run into any roadblocks, post back.

        Yours faithfully,

        spook








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      how do i change the lightbulbs in my instrument cluster 900

      posted by  Steve on  Sat Oct 16 10:00 CST 2004
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      I have never found these bulbs at an auto supply store: I've always had to go to the dealer.







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