How do you access the gear indicator light bulbs? (1 Viewer)

[Wayne]

I took the Combination Meter out and replaced all of the bulbs except the gear indicator bulbs (the D bulb is out). I want to fix more than I break, so I didn't attempt to open up the back of the meter housing. How exactly do you do that, and are the bulbs #74 mini wedge base bulbs?

 

[jonheld]

The center gear tally lamps are in their own housing that lifts out of the main housing. There are 3 or 4 plastic tabs that hold it in place. Be gentile. The lamps for everything are discussed in detail in this thread:

Definitive led thread for 80s

Man @jcardona1, great work! These are some timely new posts for me as well. I can barely see anything on my dash aside from the instrument cluster. I really cringe when having to pull the '94 style dash apart, but using my heater at night is pretty silly these days. Here is a tool tip I will...

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[Road Apple]

Found this thread that should help also.

Pics for D Light Replacement

ok sorry guys I got tied up on some interior stuff earlier in the week. here goes: If your D light is out, order the replacement bulbs from CDan- May want to get some xtras. This install took about 40 mintues. 2 tricky parts. Removing the right side air vent pieces without...

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[Wayne]

Thanks guys for the quick reply, links and charts. It was everything I need. FYI, check out Bulb Town when you're looking for bulbs.