Odometer Replacement . . .

Time to replace the Odometer wheel on my '93, so I bought a whole cluster gauge panel. Trouble is, I have NO idea how to REMOVE the gauge panel from my dashboard! Did I read that you also have to drop the steering column??? ANY advice would be appreciated! Thanks!

Here's how to do an 89; a 93 should be similar:

- Remove the headlamp switch knob.
- Remove the two phillips-head screws attaching the I/P bezel. These are located near the top front edge of the bezel, vertically, on the underside above the cluster opening. They attach the bezel to the top (horizontal) dash panel.
- Carefully pull the bezel toward you from the driver's position. Work around the perimeter a little at a time. The bezel is retained with steel snap-in clips. You don't want to distort or break them off.
- After the bezel is free, lower the tilt column all the way down, and pull the bezel top towards you as you rotate the bottom free.
- While the bezel is free, disconnect the autolamp wiring on the left (if equipped).
- Remove the bezel from the car, exposing the gage cluster.
- Remove the four hex/phillips screws (one near each corner) retaining the cluster to the dash chassis.
- Gently pull the cluster forward so that you can reach behind.
- Reach behind the cluster, and remove the two wiring harness connectors (one each side), and the boost gage line (push-on fitting). Use care with the boost line so you don't kink or break it.
- Remove the cluster from the vehicle.

- Reverse steps to install.

Good Luck,

JD

txsc said:

Here's how to do an 89; a 93 should be similar:
- Remove the cluster from the vehicle.
- Reverse steps to install.
Good Luck,
JD

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WOW! Those instructions are EXCELLENT! My greatest fear is loosening wires with my big hands behind the cluster when removing. I'm ready to give it a try. THANKS!

just pop out the speedo gauge and plug in the new speedo gauge, no need to remove the whole cluster just to change speedo gauge.

nickleman60 said:

just pop out the speedo gauge and plug in the new speedo gauge, no need to remove the whole cluster just to change speedo gauge.

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If you choose to go that route...

- Don't remove the four fasteners holding the cluster assembly to the dash frame.
- Instead, remove the screws that retain the cluster lens to the cluster chassis. I think there are 6 or 8; can't remember for sure.
- Lift off the lens.
- Pull straight out on the speedometer gage to disengage from the cluster chassis.

However, I find it easier to remove the cluster assembly and work on the bench. It's a good opportunity to check/replace any burned out lamps, clean the gage faces, etc. I always find something extra to do whenever I start any project. That's why it always takes me 3X as long!

JD

txsc said:

- Don't remove the four fasteners holding the cluster assembly to the dash frame.
- Instead, remove the screws that retain the cluster lens to the cluster chassis.
I think there are 6 or 8; can't remember for sure.
- Lift off the lens.
- Pull straight out on the speedometer gage to disengage from the cluster chassis.
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I always find something extra to do whenever I start any project.
That's why it always takes me 3X as long! -JD

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OOooooo . . . that's ANOTHER great idea! I can replace motherboards in laptops all day every day, but when it comes to behind-the-dash stuff with my car, I have ten thumbs. MOSTLY because there are no directions on how to do things like even removing the headlight switch knob. Yeah, now would be a good time to clean/replace the scratched lens and pop in a new lightbulb. Thanks again for the info!!