How do you change a dash cluster?
Next remove the instrument cluster bezel (plastic window) to access the cluster retaining screws. Tilt the cluster forward and disconnect the electrical connectors (Photo 2). Remove the cluster, turn it over and locate the bulb sockets. Remove the old bulbs and insert the new ones (Photo 3).
How to remove an instrument cluster from a car?
Unplug / label wire plug ins. Remove kick panels to expose 2 1/4″ bolts that hold lower dash frame, loosen but dont remove. A pillars mouldings should be removed. Vent cables should be disconnected. (your choice at dash or heat control switch or fresh air duct ) Find 4 smaller screws in defrost area of dash. Support dash.
What’s the best way to remove a dash?
Vent cables should be disconnected. (your choice at dash or heat control switch or fresh air duct ) Find 4 smaller screws in defrost area of dash. Support dash. Remove 4 screws , dash will pivot-roll away from firewall. Have a good flashlight available.Now you can remove entire dash and work on bench to rewire your dash.Not so bad……Good luck.
What’s the best way to remove a gauge cluster?
You’ll need to use a thin wooden stick like a coffee stirrer and put a slight edge on it and then slide it in from the inside of the gauge face to push the locking tabs back which will allow the bezel to come off without breaking any tabs. A little tricky your first time but not difficult and works perfectly if you follow the manual.
How to remove the dash from an ammeter?
Got any tips on how to remove the dash or instrument cluster. I have to get to the wiring harness that goes to the ammeter. The red wire is melted from the alternator to the instrument panel. I’m having a problem figuring out how to remove the dash and/or the cluster. Help please. I too would like some guidance….
Unplug / label wire plug ins. Remove kick panels to expose 2 1/4″ bolts that hold lower dash frame, loosen but dont remove. A pillars mouldings should be removed. Vent cables should be disconnected. (your choice at dash or heat control switch or fresh air duct ) Find 4 smaller screws in defrost area of dash. Support dash.
Vent cables should be disconnected. (your choice at dash or heat control switch or fresh air duct ) Find 4 smaller screws in defrost area of dash. Support dash. Remove 4 screws , dash will pivot-roll away from firewall. Have a good flashlight available.Now you can remove entire dash and work on bench to rewire your dash.Not so bad……Good luck.
How do you remove the gauge cluster from a Nissan Frontier?
7) remove the upper dash piece. there are 3 screws, one on each side of the steering wheel, and one on the left side near the door. Lower your steering wheel to the lowest position. Pull out and up and lift the upper dash away. 8) remove the 4 screws around the gauge cluster. Unclip the cluster from the harness and you’re done!
How do you remove the dash from a Nissan Frontier?
There are 2 screws at the bottom, one on each side of the steering wheel. Pull the lower dash piece away completely. I KNOW, I still need loom up the wires in this pic.