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Instrument cluster disassembled for cleaning, showing dirty and…

Instrument Cluster Cleaning
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The hardest parts of cleaning the instrument cluster might be getting the dash bezel off without damage, the shift indicator cable unhooked, and the 2 connectors unplugged.

Once the cluster is out, it's very easy to disassemble, rinse, wash, dry, & reassemble. The case screws are 5.5mm (7/32") hex with T15. While it's apart, the gauge faces should be glued back down with E6000 (it only takes a couple of tiny spots, but the alignment is critical so use the notches top & bottom) so they don't slide around & interfere with the needles. The PSOM's & tachometer's limit pegs hold those faces in-position, but they should still be re-glued.

It's also a good opportunity to make the oil gauge work, add a low-fuel light, or switch to a tachometer cluster.

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