Clock Replacement in 79
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Racer
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From: Poughkeepsie New York
Clock Replacement in 79
I have a new clock for the 79. Before I go tearing the consloe apart, I figured I would ask if there are any know instructions on how to do this? I hear, it can be tedious..... I never have gotten into the gauge cluster before......any help suggestions is appreciated...... :confused:
Burning Brakes
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From: Okinawa Okinawa
Re: Clock Replacement in 79 (L82-JWS)
Once you get to the gauge panel you can take a picture if you have a digital camera. Another way is to mark all the wires as you take them off. I used maskin tape myself.
Just mark or remember where the wires go and take your time. Its not bad but it is a little tight working with the panel.
Go slow and you have no problems.
Just mark or remember where the wires go and take your time. Its not bad but it is a little tight working with the panel.
Go slow and you have no problems.
Instructor
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From: Twin Lake MI
Re: Clock Replacement in 79 (Pete79L82)
Like Paul says it's a simple job. I haven't read his instructions but I'd like to
say when you lower your steering collomn sp., don't take the bolts out of the firewall just loosen them. Took mine out a couple years ago, tore clock
completley apart, sprayed with WD40, shook off excess, put it back in
and it's still running fine. Just a trick I read here one day. Steve
say when you lower your steering collomn sp., don't take the bolts out of the firewall just loosen them. Took mine out a couple years ago, tore clock
completley apart, sprayed with WD40, shook off excess, put it back in
and it's still running fine. Just a trick I read here one day. Steve
Race Director
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From: Fair Oaks, OK
Re: Clock Replacement in 79 (Pete79L82)
I've read through pete's repair tech a couple times. Looks like if you take your time and follow his tips / instructions, you can get it in there without problem.
Racer
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From: florida
Re: Clock Replacement in 79 (L82-JWS)
Let's see
1 pull both seats
2 remove side panels from center console
3 disco radio support bracket
4 remove all mount screws from shifter plate
5 slightly move shifter plate aft for clearance
6 disconnect ac panel projection light and main curcuit board connectors
7 remove cluster from dash, be very careful, dash damages easily
It has been awhile, if I have forgotten something, someone else please chime in
lou
1 pull both seats
2 remove side panels from center console
3 disco radio support bracket
4 remove all mount screws from shifter plate
5 slightly move shifter plate aft for clearance
6 disconnect ac panel projection light and main curcuit board connectors
7 remove cluster from dash, be very careful, dash damages easily
It has been awhile, if I have forgotten something, someone else please chime in
lou
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Racer
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From: Poughkeepsie New York
Re: Clock Replacement in 79 (lou)
So, in order to remove the gauge cluster, I should take the seats out, and disassemble the console? Also, it was mentioned that i have to loosen steering column?.....If this is the case, is there any documentation that i can print off to follow? Thanks for all the advise. I knew I could count on you guys.....!
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Melting Slicks
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From: Englewood FL
Re: Clock Replacement in 79 (L82-JWS)
First, disconnect the negative terminal of the battery.
There is no need to loosen the steering column. The advice to remove the
screws holding the console plate is good. By sliding the console plate
back slightly, it makes it easier to lower the instrument bezel, before
tilting it back to remove it. The console plate has two screws in back that
secure it to the parking brake console. These screws are not very
visible and easy to overlook.
At the top of the instrument bezel is a light bulb and socket that illuminates
the AC/heater switch. This socket is actually under the lip of the dash pad.
If the instrument bezel is tilted back, before lowering it, the socket will
get caught by the dash pad and can easily crack it.
There is no need to loosen the steering column. The advice to remove the
screws holding the console plate is good. By sliding the console plate
back slightly, it makes it easier to lower the instrument bezel, before
tilting it back to remove it. The console plate has two screws in back that
secure it to the parking brake console. These screws are not very
visible and easy to overlook.
At the top of the instrument bezel is a light bulb and socket that illuminates
the AC/heater switch. This socket is actually under the lip of the dash pad.
If the instrument bezel is tilted back, before lowering it, the socket will
get caught by the dash pad and can easily crack it.
Advanced
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From: Rock Creek OH
Re: Clock Replacement in 79 (L82-JWS)
All the advice is excellent. I didn't remove my seats. They really didn't pose a problem. The printed curcuit board is fragile and must be handled with care. I also replaced all the bulbs while I was at it. NAPA had 'em.
Jeff :flag
Jeff :flag
