Well, I finally installed my glow gauges and hopefully they add this as a new teg tip (in addition to the other 2). In the 1st post I will be showing you how to install the actual gauges in the cluster and then in the 2nd post I will show you how to wire them and finish the install.
Tools needed:
Phillips screwdriver
Flathead screwdriver
Small screwdriver set
Clear scotch tape
Needle nose pliers
Razor blade
Install time: 1 hour - 1 hour 30 min.
Difficulty: 3/10
First you need to remove the cluster from the car. There are plenty of write ups on how to so I won’t give you the details. Once you get the cluster out go to your workspace. The first thing to do is take off the bracket on top of the cluster by removing the 2 screws that secure it.
Once done, now you remove the bulb (labeled 1) and pull back the wires and then push the clips out of the cluster (labeled 2).
Now do the same for the underside of the cluster and remove the push button for the tripometer reset switch.
Now just seperate the pieces.
Now to install the tachometer gauge, you must remove the 2 screws. I removed the needle, although it is not recommended, because it came off very easy with little force.
Now just put the gauge over the face and secure it with the 2 screws. Don’t overtighten as you may damage the glow gauge. Just snug it up pretty good. Now when you install the needle, if it is not centered on the 0 you have to turn it past the 8k mark until you feel a slight drag when you move it, then let it go. You should feel the drag right where the arrow ends. Now it should be between 0 and 1 just push it down and line it up with the 0.
Now remove the 2 screws for the speedometer but DO NOT remove the needle, you will break it. To install it with the the needle on, slide gauge over the needle and when it won’t go anymore, push it down under the needle and slide it the rest of the way on.
Now to install the 2 side gauges for the gas and temp just slide them over the needle. Now to keep them in place so they won’t move when you install the cover, put some clear tape on 2 sides on the edge so you can’t see it.
Now I had to drill some holes for the wires to go through. I then used needle nose pliers to make the rest of the hole and trimmed the sides with a razor blade. I had to bend down the tab for the temp gauge so it wasn’t in the way of the cover.
Left side
Right side
Now install the cluster bezel and make sure no wires are getting pinched.
Now install the plastic cover.
Don’t forget to re-install the button for the tripometer. Now once everything is done, remove the 2 bulbs on top of the cluster. If you leave them there, you will have a brown tint to your gauges when they are on.
Now re-install the bulb and brackets on top.
Now it is time for the Wiring and final installation.
