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Re: Replacing Bulbs (archive)
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Posted by Andy Morang on August 02, 2000 at 11:06:27:

In Reply to: Bulbs posted by Cabell on July 31, 2000 at 22:10:12:


I can barely see my instrument panel, is it easy to replace the bulbs, I already ordered replacements, but I don't want to hurt anything changing anything!

You can replace the bulbs without removing the steering wheel. I have big, clumsy paws, and I have been able to replace the bulbs by reaching in from underneath. You need to remove the instrument cluster, but pulling it out from the dashboard as far as it will go until it hits the steering wheel gives you enough room to work.

Some hints:

1. Clean the orange plastic windows through which the bulbs shine. The windows will have a lot of grit and grime on them.
2. Look up from below using a flashlight to see what you have to do and where your hands will have to go.
3. Place some silver tape on the dashboard above where the bulbs go. This creates a reflector so the bulbs will seem brighter.
4. Have fun.

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