Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators: Service and Repair

Fig. 14 Instrument cluster bezel removal. Caballero & El Camino:

Fig. 15 Instrument cluster removal. 1982---87 Caballero & El Camino:

1982---87
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Remove radio knobs and clock set stem knob.
3. Remove instrument bezel retaining screws, Fig. 14.
4. Pull bezel rearward slightly and disconnect the rear defogger switch and remote control mirror control, if equipped.
5. Remove bezel, Fig. 14.
6. Remove speedometer retaining screws, then the speedometer.
7. Remove fuel gauge or tachometer retaining screws, disconnect electrical connectors and remove fuel gauge or tachometer.
8. Remove clock or voltmeter retaining screws, disconnect electrical connectors and remove clock or voltmeter.
9. Disconnect transmission shift indicator cable from steering column.
10. Disconnect all wiring connectors and speedometer cable, then remove cluster case, Fig. 15.
11. Reverse procedure to install.