Re: Temperature gage removal

Posted by James Kallman On 2014/4/8 19:38:02

I'm no expert, but here's what I did. First disconnect the positive cable from the battery. Then, when removing instruments from the panel it seems like one has to push the front seat all the way back and/or remove the bottom cushion. Then lay on your back and shinny up under the instrument panel. I temporarily taped a small flashlight to the side for extra light. I also had a work light hanging from under the dash. Then you can see the back of the gauges. Mark some masking tape with a "+" and another piece with a "-". Attach the tape to the wires. Take a couple of digital photos - one can never have too many of those.
Now disconnect the two wires from the back of the gauge. A magnetic tool is handy here so as not to lose the nut and washer. The gauge (if memory serves me well) is screwed to the instrument panel in the four corners of the gauge.
Crawl out from the car and soak your sore back in a hot tub.
Hope that gets it done for you!