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Old 11-30-2013, 06:17 PM   #1
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I am doing some custom work to my cluster. has anyone ever separated the plastic "window" from the cluster body. I would love some insight into this before I break it.
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getting there, 1st attempt a aluminum wrap, will try again



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Guess you figured it out.

I've only removed the cluster, not the frame around it.


Looks good.

I added chrome rings to my 96.
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thanks, I will post when its redone, still not bad for the first time ever
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Don't forget to replace the bulbs behind the fog and headlight switches.
Might as well do it now while the cluster is out.
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Last week I removed the cluster from a 95 sedan, i had to remove the steering wheel and air bag to get it out. To replace a burnt bulb on my ti cluster, does it have to come out the same way?
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You can get the cluster out without removing the steering wheel.
I remove the trim surrounding the steering column. It's also a PITA that way.

I cracked one of my clusters forcing it in.
I now remove the steering wheel.
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You can get the cluster out without removing the steering wheel.
I remove the trim surrounding the steering column. It's also a PITA that way.

I cracked one of my clusters forcing it in.
I now remove the steering wheel.
I just dropped the steering column down to get it out
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I just dropped the steering column down to get it out
Adjustable steering wheel?
That's rare.
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Adjustable steering wheel?
That's rare.
2 bolts on the column under the dash
not realy adjustable
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2 bolts on the column under the dash
not realy adjustable
Never noticed.
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