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Old Oct 31, 2008 | 07:52 AM
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Question to anyone who has added a Gauge Cluster Bazel to their baby. How hard is this ti install? I am always a little worried about removing any part of the dash and then putting it back correctly. Is this a big deal or can a clutz like me handle it?
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Old Oct 31, 2008 | 09:29 AM
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Originally Posted by kwest2u
Question to anyone who has added a Gauge Cluster Bazel to their baby. How hard is this ti install? I am always a little worried about removing any part of the dash and then putting it back correctly. Is this a big deal or can a clutz like me handle it?
it's rather easy:

tools needed:
- torx 15 screwdriver
- 10mm socket
- 7mm socket
- 13mm (i think for the steering column)
- 6" socket extension reccomended

you'll be removing the following pieces:
- console lid (4 trox 15 screws)
- center console trim piece (2 10mm bolts and 1 couple torx 15)
- lower driver's trim panel (2 7mm and 2 torx 15)
- driver's trim panel support structure (4 7mm)
- Lower steering column (2 13mm bolts)
- remove insturment cluster(2 7mm bolts and 2 torx 15 bolts)

the rest is easy and can be done outside the car with plenty of room.
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Old Oct 31, 2008 | 11:40 AM
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Originally Posted by TheRadioFlyer
it's rather easy:

tools needed:
- torx 15 screwdriver
- 10mm socket
- 7mm socket
- 13mm (i think for the steering column)
- 6" socket extension reccomended

you'll be removing the following pieces:
- console lid (4 trox 15 screws)
- center console trim piece (2 10mm bolts and 1 couple torx 15)
- lower driver's trim panel (2 7mm and 2 torx 15)
- driver's trim panel support structure (4 7mm)
- Lower steering column (2 13mm bolts)
- remove insturment cluster(2 7mm bolts and 2 torx 15 bolts)

the rest is easy and can be done outside the car with plenty of room.
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