Cluster Removal
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Cluster Removal
I have to send my cluster in to ramy to get repaired, so first thing in the morning i got to do this. do you have to remove the steering wheel to do this or can i do it with it on? any hints you guys could give?
Justin.
Pretty FUNNY... I just removed my tonight to send to Ramy tomorrow for repair as well, my speedo isn't working well...
You do not have to remove steering wheel at all, you can get the cluster out by guiding it around the wheel...
L8R
Joe
Pretty FUNNY... I just removed my tonight to send to Ramy tomorrow for repair as well, my speedo isn't working well...
You do not have to remove steering wheel at all, you can get the cluster out by guiding it around the wheel...
L8R
Joe
Also, pull lightly when removing the hood so you don't break anything...
The tabs that hold the cluster to the hood/gauge pod is very brittle as well. do not use to much force to remove anything in that area or it will break.
L8R
The tabs that hold the cluster to the hood/gauge pod is very brittle as well. do not use to much force to remove anything in that area or it will break.
L8R
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ok so, all i have to do is take the coulum out, how many screws are there holding the cluster or dash/ what ever you want to call it? and after removing them do i lift or pull or both?
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I tried removing my cluster once.. i couldn't get the bastard apart..
removed the Ac logicon and center console and hood, steering shroud etc
after that i got stuck..
my hood was like glued to the cluster cover and ended up cracking it trying to take it apart
i need to change the bulbs in my cluster some are out.. and for some reason it's loose in the frame.. if i push a finger on it it goes away from me..
can someone post a more detailed description of the removal process?
removed the Ac logicon and center console and hood, steering shroud etc
after that i got stuck..
my hood was like glued to the cluster cover and ended up cracking it trying to take it apart
i need to change the bulbs in my cluster some are out.. and for some reason it's loose in the frame.. if i push a finger on it it goes away from me..
can someone post a more detailed description of the removal process?
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the orange film is easy to scratch off, just use a razorblade or even a fruit knife and scratch it at an angle almost parallel to the back of the gauge and they'll come off easy.
just try it. its super easy.
1. remove 2 or 3 bolts under the gauge cluster dash
2. pull gauge cluster + dome straight out towards the steering wheel. the're clip'd-in.
3. unplug the gauge wires. each of them are different in size and shape. you can't mess it up.
4. unbolt and remove the main gauge cluster assembly from the back
5. scratch off orange behind plastic gauge face
6. twist and remove bulbs from behind the gauge assembly.
7. replace stock bulbs with the LED ones. plug and play
8. put gauge cluster + dome back into the car. becareful not to force the dome in if the clips are not aligned. may crack the dome if you're too violent...
i ordered my bulbs today. thanks hardbodeez for the info. i'm gonna put these LEDs in as soon as i get them.
just try it. its super easy.
1. remove 2 or 3 bolts under the gauge cluster dash
2. pull gauge cluster + dome straight out towards the steering wheel. the're clip'd-in.
3. unplug the gauge wires. each of them are different in size and shape. you can't mess it up.
4. unbolt and remove the main gauge cluster assembly from the back
5. scratch off orange behind plastic gauge face
6. twist and remove bulbs from behind the gauge assembly.
7. replace stock bulbs with the LED ones. plug and play
8. put gauge cluster + dome back into the car. becareful not to force the dome in if the clips are not aligned. may crack the dome if you're too violent...
i ordered my bulbs today. thanks hardbodeez for the info. i'm gonna put these LEDs in as soon as i get them.
1) remove 3 screws from lower column cover and push down towards carpet.
2) remove upper column cover.
3) remove side panel on side of dash that vents A/C to the drivers door.
4) remove 3 screws that remove lower dash panel. 1 screw on side behind vent cover. (nut cooler
)5) remove 2 screws that release upper dash/gauge cluster.
6) unplug cigarette lighter,light and plugs from rear of cluster.
7) slowly lift gauge cluster assembly and angle it forward removing it slowly towards center dash.
Hope this helps.....
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Dropping the steering column down to perform this task is only two nuts and two bolts away. Gives you more room and leverage. Also the risk of scratching/breaking things is reduced.
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https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?t=731706
check that out.. rx7raca
just got mine out, wasnt that bad. the only problem i had was getting the vent off lol
check that out.. rx7raca
just got mine out, wasnt that bad. the only problem i had was getting the vent off lol
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oh and i just wanted to say i didnt need to take out any screws when taking it off. it seemed like i was missing one on the bottom right of the dash part but i didnt seem to find anymore and just tried and it worked, so i know now i need some screws when i get it back
