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Old Feb 4, 2008 | 10:16 AM
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hi all,[/align][/align]I have a 92 lx 5.0L mustang and the dash light on the right side has gone out so I can't see the fuel gauge or my speed at night. Is there a step by step guide on how to replace this or can someone walk me through it? [/align][/align]thanks in advance![/align]
Old Feb 4, 2008 | 10:27 AM
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Its pretty simple.

Remove the column cover (2 screws sink in from bottom). Then the 3 bolts on the knee bolster. Then the metal plate behind it. Then the two torx on top of the speedo cluster bezel. Then you will see a bunch of torx. Remove the ones that dont hold the glass on ( I think the black ones come out). Then you can slide the cluster forward enough to reach them. If you can't remove the speedo cable by squeezing the white clip and pulling back. If you still can reach then unhook the wiring harness and the cluster will come out of the car.

Its pretty simple to follow your way up to it.
Old Feb 4, 2008 | 10:54 AM
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another quick question, because I don't have the manual here with me, can anyone tell me what replacement light I'm going to need? Is it a bulb and is there a model number I can check stock for with the local part stores? I was hoping to pick this up after work and replace it tonight but I left my manual at home and haven't pulled this out before[/align][/align]thanks![/align]
Old Feb 4, 2008 | 03:34 PM
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Its a little 140 bulb. I cant remember how many there are but you may want ot replaced all of them once you see how much work it is to get at them. I want to say there was about 12 though.
Old Feb 4, 2008 | 06:39 PM
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remove the cluster and replace the burned out bulbs.....the correct bulb is called a 194
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