Instrument Cluster Removal

[RedHot]

How simple is it to remove the instrument cluster to replace the decal?

[emmtee83]

Its pretty easy to do but a little fiddly. FOR THE VT......you have to remove the whole surround from the car, starting from the two screws either side of the ciggy lighter. then pop the surround out from around the gearstick (disconnect loom if you have power windows), unscrew screws at either side of the remaining part of the surround, just below the head unit, unscrew two screws from above cluster, and 3 screws from inside the kick panel where your fusebox is under the steering wheel. remove all looms from behind dash (headlights, hazard, trip comp and spotlights if you have them) and the job is almost done. from there, simply unscrew the cluster and remove the loom from behind it (located at the top). Pop the plastic cover off the front of the cluster, and remove the black panel also. taking note of where the needles are when you power down the car, remove the needles from the cluster. BE VERY CAREFUL THROUGH THIS PART.... they break easily! when the needles are removed, the decal peels straight off.

Putting it all back together is the reversal of the above, taking care not to press the needles in too hard. enough for the needle to grab the spindle plus a tiny bit more pressure is plenty.

Good luck....if you have trouble, let me know OR consult a Gregory's =)

[MikeCuzzy]

Once you've done it it's easy, just take your time the first time.

Blue LED Dash Conversion

This links explains.