Just purchased a nice 69 cutlass 2dr, and I need to replace the light bulbs for the speedo,guage area,, any advice which way to tackle this job, thanks Bob.

 

The bulbs are in small 'twist in' sockets in the back of the gauge circuit board. Reach your hand up behind the dash and turn the socket about 1/4 turn and it will come out the back. Replace the bulb and put the socket it back in. It won't go in wrong, and you won't get shocked doing it. Rinse and repeat as often as necessary to get them all working.

 

Thanks Randy ,I did get a couple that way ,from the bottom.some are in tight area where you cant get your hand or fingers in.. was wondering if the dash pad could be removed or the guage pods could come out.. would like to replace all of them at one time...

 

It's a major undertaking to remove the dash just to replace those bulbs. If your hands are too big, see if someone with smaller hands can do it. I've been able to do mine but I know my mechanic friend couldn't possibly get his hands up there. It's a pretty tight space but someone with smaller hands can do it quite easily.


Randy C.

 

Unfortunately, the engineers did not design the dashes for easy removal. Real PITA. It is a tight squeeze for man size hands. Ladies or kids fingers will usually fit.

 

ok, thanks guys, back at it tomorrow,,def a PITA........

 

removing the dash top is the very VERY last thing you want to do. I tried to get mine out, during the restoration, never did get the 2 end screws out !!

 

Easiest way is to remove the front seat, then you can lay on your back and reach up there better. Really, that's the easiest way and you will save time in the long run.