Instrument Cluster Bulb Replacement
I have a 97 Ranger and need to replace Instrument Cluster Bulb on the gas gauge side. Can anyone help talk me though it?
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this is a 1999, I'm not sure on what years will be the same.
It takes 6 194LL light bulbs, go ahead and change all 6 while the instrument cluster is out. Step #1 Using a 7mm socket, remove the 2 screws holding the radio bezel http://i952.photobucket.com/albums/a...t/eca704af.jpg http://i952.photobucket.com/albums/a...t/282a242a.jpg Step #2 Pull radio bezel out slightly http://i952.photobucket.com/albums/a...t/9fb6b284.jpg Step #3 Using 7mm socket, remove 4 screws holding kick-panel below steering wheel. Note: 2 screws are under hood release handle http://i952.photobucket.com/albums/a...t/72328c92.jpg |
This is verry great info and highly detailed!! I'm gonna be doing this next weekend. Thanks for posting this!!!
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question about instrument cluster
Hey, awsome tut! do you know if it's possible to replace just the clear plastic lense covering the guages or do you have to purchase the entire cluster, I couldn't tell from the pics. Mine is pretty sctrached up and I would also like to get inside there to clean the dust that has collected over time.
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Yes you can buy just the plastic piece just have to get one from a ford dealer
U have to buy the black part and the plastic cover as one piece though CLICK HERE then on the left side click W/o tachometer so u can see the illustrated view |
Hey I'm doing that on my truck tomorrow, aprox how much time did it take STL, I ask because I have to take it all apart, drive to the store and get the bulbs.... I'm not sure that with the part number I can find them down here... I might need to bring a sample....
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U can use any of these bulbs to replace it with also might add to do all at the same time to save trouble of doing it again 3 weeks down the road
161 1815 194 If u choose to go with autozone click here Amount of time depends really how fast you want it to go. I would day first time 35-40 minutes |
Thanks Mykhael I'll do it this afternoon, will take a befor and after pic to share... and if you can think of any last minute tips they are highly appreciated..
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Last minute tips
Keep track of the hardware last thing you wanna do is have something rattling and not have a screw or bolt for it |
bahh.....I've got SOOOO many extras cuz I tend to lose 'em!! I noticed the other day, I'm missing 4 total screws, 2 I completely didn't even know about!! Good thing I got like 24 spares! lol
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I either missed one or didn't get one tight on that metal deal and it was annoying for 2 weeks till I decided to fix it
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Did it, took about 1 hour including the drive to the shop to buy the replacements... changed all of em...
It was kinda diff because the sockets were sooo tight I thought about just giving up... eventually succeded !! |
when i had my buddy's apart to put his white face gauge kit in i didn't bother putting that metal plate back in and it's been fine so far..?
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The sockets tight cause u used standard size? Quote:
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