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Old Sep 3, 2006 | 06:02 PM
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I was thinking of installing the white face gauge kit in my 99. I was reading the service manual and it looks really hard. Has anyone ever remove there gauge cluster?

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Old Sep 3, 2006 | 06:08 PM
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Cluster removal is pretty easy. It LOOKS far more intimidating than it really is.

I used these instructions: http://www.vetteessentials.com/instr...zel_howto.html

Once you dig into it, you'll find it's not bad at all.


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Originally Posted by Y2Kvert4me
Cluster removal is pretty easy. It LOOKS far more intimidating than it really is.

I used these instructions: http://www.vetteessentials.com/instr...zel_howto.html

Once you dig into it, you'll find it's not bad at all.


Thank you for the information. Did you install the bezels on your vehicle?
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Originally Posted by Y2Kvert4me
Cluster removal is pretty easy. It LOOKS far more intimidating than it really is.

I used these instructions: http://www.vetteessentials.com/instr...zel_howto.html

Once you dig into it, you'll find it's not bad at all.



Good instructions and being patient. You'll have no problems. A couple of tips:
1. Don't lay the cluster face down. Problems related to doing this so avoid.

2. Make sure you double check that the sweep needles are on the OTHER side of the stop pin. When I did my bezels, I didn't double check and ended up redoing.

Take your time and you'll be fine. Nice mod.
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Tip 3. Move the console back as far as it will go and wiggle out the radio bezel. This will save you from disconnecting the gas door release harness which is a major PITA to put back in.
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