how to remove center gauge cluster

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Oct 7, 2011 | 03:31 PM

dburgjohn

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how to remove center gauge cluster

I need to remove the center gauge cluster on my 1981 to replace lights and service fuel gauge. I see two screws in the top and one on each side. What else has to come lose to remove it?

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Oct 7, 2011 | 03:52 PM

Ganey

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It also has 2 attached to console underneath. There is a bulb in top so lifting over the console bottom out first works.

Oct 7, 2011 | 04:18 PM

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Don't forget the nuts behind the radio *****. They are probably round with notches in them, easy to miss seeing them.

Oct 7, 2011 | 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Ganey

It also has 2 attached to console underneath. There is a bulb in top so lifting over the console bottom out first works.

This bulb will tear the top dash before you know it,be careful.

Also,the metal cluster behind the plastic you see in the front is very sharp on both sides and sticks out a bit. It will catch the edges of the vinyl as its coming out,again be careful,easy does it.

Oct 7, 2011 | 11:45 PM

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I have detailed instructions on how to do this on page 4 and 5 of this help page from the web site....

Corvette Dash Pad Installation 1978-1982

Here is a picture of the lamp mentioned above:

Oct 8, 2011 | 10:27 AM

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