speedometer removel

[wolves]

i have a j plate 940gl.a bulb has blowen on the speedometer and needs
replacing.on the plastic surround in front of the clocks there two
rectangle holes either side of the clocks.pushing a screwdriver in these
pushes against a spring ,but the trim will not come out no matter how hard
i pull on it.if i can get this trim off what are the next steps to get to
the bulbs on the clocks.

 

[Arthur Wouk]

i have a j plate 940gl.a bulb has blowen on the speedometer and needs
replacing.on the plastic surround in front of the clocks there two
rectangle holes either side of the clocks.pushing a screwdriver in these
pushes against a spring ,but the trim will not come out no matter how hard
i pull on it.if i can get this trim off what are the next steps to get to
the bulbs on the clocks.

i recently had the speedometer in my '91 940T fo bad. we found a used
replacement (repair is not an option for '91-'92) but the speedometer
tech was unable to get the speedo housing out. the mechanic at my
repair shop had a hard time achieving both removal and installation.

you will need to pay to have this fixed.

 

[User]

i have a j plate 940gl.a bulb has blowen on the speedometer and needs
replacing.on the plastic surround in front of the clocks there two
rectangle holes either side of the clocks.pushing a screwdriver in these
pushes against a spring ,but the trim will not come out no matter how hard
i pull on it.if i can get this trim off what are the next steps to get to
the bulbs on the clocks.

Work a stiff putty knife between the aluminum trim and the dash all
around the circumference of the opening to unstick it. Then use the
putty knife as a lever on either side as you depress the spring latches
it will come out with what seems to be unreasonable effort. Then remove
the two screws on either side that hold the frame that holds the trim.
Remove the four screws located in each corner that hold the cluster in
place. Work the cluster out through the frame. Keep one hand behind to
pull and stretch the harness as necessary. Each plug on the back is
unique to its location. When you pop off the security tab for the
speedometer connector be careful. This is the only true edge connector
on the car and the pc board can get very brittle over time. Once all the
wires are free replace bulbs to your hearts content.

If your cluster has never been out before, the first time removal is the
worst. If you have to remove it again it's nowhere near as much trouble.

Bob