Is there any way to take off the lens on the cluster? My cluster is full of dust and dirt sitting at the bottom and really sticks out since I painted the dash black.
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2004 4.0 4x4 5spd xlt with 175k 4.10 axles, extended cab, cranked t-bars (not maxed), painted black interior, 32x11.5x15 bfg a/t and procomp steel rims
60/40 mod with a shorty console

yea i was wondering the same thing....

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White 1998
Ext Cab Step Side
3.0l 2wd xlt

I know 03 and back trucks you just take the dash apart then you can take the cluster apart.....like 6 stars holding the plastic cover on.....I guess its the same for 04 and up.

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1996 Ford Ranger XLT Regular Cab 2.3l Auto

3/4 drop, Explorer seats/console/dome/white gauges/hvac controls, Kenwood KSC-SW11 powered sub, Kicker 4x8's, JVC KW-R500 head unit, 17" mustang bullitt wheels, one piece headlights, 06 tails, black bumpers with fog light valance, 93-94 grill, a.r.e. bed cover, air box mod/k&n drop in filter

Can I take off the trim around the cluster? instead of taking apart the dash?

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2004 4.0 4x4 5spd xlt with 175k 4.10 axles, extended cab, cranked t-bars (not maxed), painted black interior, 32x11.5x15 bfg a/t and procomp steel rims
60/40 mod with a shorty console

this thread is evidently for all rangers 1995 to 2009: http://www.fordrangerforum.com/inter...placement.html

so basically, you'll need to do all of this, plus remove the clear lens from the actual instrument cluster. it's not that bad of a job. just take your time & be patient. it all comes off & back together rather easily.

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1999 xlt 2.5l 5-speed Supercab 159k
83 diesel 2.2l na
06 F250 6.0l psd
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It's an easy job, the metal plate in there is a waste of space lol

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2012 f150 fx4 crew cab 5.0

This lol good luck! Like he said its not hard, just takes time and patience.

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1996 Ford Ranger XLT Regular Cab 2.3l Auto

3/4 drop, Explorer seats/console/dome/white gauges/hvac controls, Kenwood KSC-SW11 powered sub, Kicker 4x8's, JVC KW-R500 head unit, 17" mustang bullitt wheels, one piece headlights, 06 tails, black bumpers with fog light valance, 93-94 grill, a.r.e. bed cover, air box mod/k&n drop in filter

Hey thanks for the link. I read it but how do I pop that lens off to clean the inside? is their tabs or something?

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2004 4.0 4x4 5spd xlt with 175k 4.10 axles, extended cab, cranked t-bars (not maxed), painted black interior, 32x11.5x15 bfg a/t and procomp steel rims
60/40 mod with a shorty console

This is the 112% accurate answer. And it's the only way to gain access to that part in order to clean it. 93-2012 basically.

93-03 trucks: takes a T15 or 5.5mm(????) to remove the 7 or so screws holding the clear lense to the gauge cluster.

04+ trucks: the clear lense actually just snaps into place with 6 or 7 plastic snaps. Once you have the cluster removed, it'll be pretty clear what needs done.

When cleaning it, be aware of what you're using. The lenses are very easy to scratch or put in swirls....use a terry cloth or microfiber with glass cleaner or interior detailer after blowing the dust out.

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'01 XLT disguised as a '03 Fx4 Level II.

Ok thanks, I figured there was tabs that need to be pressed or something

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2004 4.0 4x4 5spd xlt with 175k 4.10 axles, extended cab, cranked t-bars (not maxed), painted black interior, 32x11.5x15 bfg a/t and procomp steel rims
60/40 mod with a shorty console