Firebird gauge removal
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Firebird gauge removal
I need to remove the infl rest bulb in my 91 Firebird. I have been searching but have not found a write up or pics on removing the gauges. It is probably easy, but i have not done it so I just want to get info before I start. Any help or tips is appreciated. I might not be searching correct, but I did try and search before I posted. Thanks guys
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Re: Firebird gauge removal
Hit the "Search Forum" thread and type in "Removing Gauges" in Key Words and you'll find a slew of answers.
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Maybe I am slow, but I still have not found a thread that details taking the gauges out. I see several where it is mentioned but nothing going over the process. Maybe I am just missing it, but I have went back several pages of threads and not found it. Removing gauges if one of the search terms I had already used. I am probably just being dumb and overlooking it, but no luck so far. I found one with a video after it was out and saying it was a pain, but that was all.
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What do you want to do??just take out the cluster and change bulbs?and what is infl rest bulb??
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Infl Rest is the bulb for the air bag. When I got the car it had a grant wheel and the bulb is always on. I want to take it out so I am not blinded at night, but I have never touched taking apart the dash other than the top for speakers. I just was looking for tips or pics of what all needs to come off for the gauges to come out.
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This is also a good opportunity to clean the inside of your cluster lens with plastic polish. Just make sure you don't leave any lint behind or you'll be staring at it until you remove the cluster again.
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I need to remove the infl rest bulb in my 91 Firebird. I have been searching but have not found a write up or pics on removing the gauges. It is probably easy, but i have not done it so I just want to get info before I start. Any help or tips is appreciated. I might not be searching correct, but I did try and search before I posted. Thanks guys
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Re: Firebird gauge removal
Accessing those connectors requires removing the instrument
cluster, as above. And without knowing if the wire you're cutting
will be a power, or ground wire, removing the bulb is the safest.
Not to mentione easily reversable, if ever needed.
cluster, as above. And without knowing if the wire you're cutting
will be a power, or ground wire, removing the bulb is the safest.
Not to mentione easily reversable, if ever needed.
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Thanks! Other than dealing with this Florida heat and humidity, this job was seamless! Took only about about 30 min to remove and take out the bulb. Don't know why anyone would cut the wire???
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I need to learn how to remove a 87 Firebird Instrument cluster. None of this is very helpful. My old cluster is a piece of junk! Idiot light and a speedomenter that makes a rude noise and jumps around like a mexican jumping bean!
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