Re: instrument cluster removal

Posted by Tim Cole On 2011/10/20 19:26:57

Dear Steve:

Yes those old dashboards are hard to work on. Mainly because when the car was built they hung the complete assembly inside the car, hooked up the wires through the front and put it in place before installing the windshield.

But here is a tip that will save your back from injury:

Get a helper and remove the front seat assembly. This will allow you to lay on the floor instead of trying to contort yourself around the seat.

I typically used this method when working on a car with valuable interior work. I would get bitched at because it took a few extra tenths of an hour, but interiors cost up to $35K and so I thought it was worth it.

Good luck with your car.