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Old Jun 13, 2015 | 05:35 PM
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I am trying to remove the center console and the gauges. I would like to know what type of tool is used to remove the gauges, (it looks like they come out separately).
I have tried hex nuts, torx tools and star tools. They just don't fit.
I will be putting in a new stereo and also checking the interior lights around the console. Any thing else I should check out while I have it apart?
Thanks everyone, I really appreciate being a part of this forum.
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Old Jun 13, 2015 | 07:06 PM
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Originally Posted by frater3
I am trying to remove the center console and the gauges. I would like to know what type of tool is used to remove the gauges, (it looks like they come out separately).
I have tried hex nuts, torx tools and star tools. They just don't fit.
I will be putting in a new stereo and also checking the interior lights around the console. Any thing else I should check out while I have it apart?
Thanks everyone, I really appreciate being a part of this forum.

The gauges come out of the FRONT (engine side) of the center instrument cluster. The cluster has to be removed first and then the gauges can be removed.
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Old Jun 13, 2015 | 07:11 PM
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Originally Posted by frater3
I am trying to remove the center console and the gauges. I would like to know what type of tool is used to remove the gauges, (it looks like they come out separately).
I have tried hex nuts, torx tools and star tools. They just don't fit.
I will be putting in a new stereo and also checking the interior lights around the console. Any thing else I should check out while I have it apart?
Thanks everyone, I really appreciate being a part of this forum.
I think this is what you're looking for.

http://www.californiastingrays.us/Ar...tts/Clock.html
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Old Jun 14, 2015 | 10:23 AM
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You don't list a model year, but the 77-82 instrument bezels are plastic and the screws are fake. FWIW: order the AIM.
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