69 Cutlass: how to remove dash gauges?

Old October 20th, 2014, 03:30 PM
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69 Cutlass: how to remove dash gauges?

Hi!!

Would need to replace my gauges bulbs on my 69 Cutlass Supreme, and also fix the non-working clock!

Before I start something, could you tell me how to remove these gauges?

Thanks again!!
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Old October 20th, 2014, 03:35 PM
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I hear it really sucks to do. I have new gauges for my 69 and will be facing the same obstacle myself. I look forward to reading the answer too.
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Old October 20th, 2014, 07:51 PM
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I did this on my '68 4-4-2 and my '69 4-4-2. About the only way to do it, short of removing the entire dash, is to work behind the dash. There isn't a lot of room but it can be done. You can give yourself a little more room by lowering the steering column, or, a lot more room by removing the steering column. There are two attachment tabs for each pod on the back side, positioned about 4 o'clock and 8 o'clock for each pod, where the pods are held in place by tiny 1/4" hex head screws. Remove those screws, detach the wire harness for each pod, and then take each pod out through the front of the dash.


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Old October 21st, 2014, 06:20 AM
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X2 what Randy said. Take them out through the front, I've had mine in + out a number of times.
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Old October 21st, 2014, 08:37 AM
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A thin butter knife helps get them out as well. I've taken all three out from the front as described above.
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Old October 21st, 2014, 09:58 AM
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Remove the front seat. This will make your life much easier. You can then lay out flat on the floor using the rear seat as a foot rest. Your neck & back will thank you.
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Old October 21st, 2014, 11:04 AM
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Also taking note of this information since the clock of my 68 doesn't work either. Might fix it or replace it with a tachometer.
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Old October 22nd, 2014, 11:17 AM
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You can reach all bulbs without taking out the pods, I would only pull the tach.... If all you have to do is fix the clock. It is the easiest of the three to get to and put back in (super easy if you pull your radio) Only two 1/4 inchers to unfasten and three electrical connections to undo.
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Old October 22nd, 2014, 02:44 PM
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Thanks a lot for all your great help!!!
Really appreciate it!!

Will lyk!!
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