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instrument cluster removal?

hello again! i am trying to remove the dash cluster to replace my digi-spedo. the problem is that after i have it unbolted, it doesn't seem to have enough room to manuver it to remove. is there a trick?
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instrument cluster removal?

Reply #1 –
I don't know if there is a trick but I also had a little problem getting mine out. If memory serves me, I had to get the bottow left corner out past the switch assembly, then rotated the right hand side until I could get my hand in to remove the plug. There are two tabs on the plug - one on either side - that you have to nip together before the plug will come out.
 
Even with that little problem it took me less than 5 minutes to remove it.

instrument cluster removal?

Reply #2 –
Put your signal switch in the down position,and lower yout steering wheel (tilt it down),and it'll come out.Like T-Growl said,you need to pinch the clips on the plugs to remove the gauge cluster.two plugs on the back.
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instrument cluster removal?

Reply #3 –
You remembered to undo the shift indicator clamp on the column, right?  Or are you just going to rip it out? :eek:
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instrument cluster removal?

Reply #4 –
hadn't done it yet, but thanks for the warning!
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