How do I remove the gauge cluster?
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Instructor
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: Savannah Ga.
How do I remove the gauge cluster?
The goal is to install a bulb in the check engine light that was removed years ago. The 4 screws holding the cluster are out and the bottom is hitting the AC control box. Center console loose but can't move it enough to get the cluster out. What little gremlins are holding these pieces in???
.........or should I just pull out my hammer assortment!
.........or should I just pull out my hammer assortment!
Melting Slicks
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From: Dayton Oh
If my memory servers me correctly, on my 79 there are two screws on top next to the A/C vents, two along the sides, and two underneath that you'll have to reach from underneath and just behind the front of the console. These last two are probably what's holding you back.
Burning Brakes
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From: Same as our leaders Out of my mind
Originally Posted by marshrat99
If my memory servers me correctly, on my 79 there are two screws on top next to the A/C vents, two along the sides, and two underneath that you'll have to reach from underneath and just behind the front of the console. These last two are probably what's holding you back.
Once all of the screws are out, tilt the top of the center gauge console out towards you, then reach around back and remove the center wiring connector from the circuit board, there are two tabs, one at top, one at bottom that you have to squeeze together to get the connector out.
Intermediate
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If your '79 is similar enough to my '77 you might just have to remove the side panel from the center floor console and be able to reach the bulb. It is in a socket which when turned about a quarter turn ccw both the socket and bulb come out. Good luck.
Drifting
Joined: Aug 2005
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From: Hamilton NJ
Originally Posted by 79 Bullet
on my 79 I have to remove the side carpeted panel because there are two screws that hold the gauge cluster to the shifter panel. They screw upwards. Don't force it it will break!
