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Old 07-21-2013, 10:53 AM
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How to remove the instument cluster

Hey Guys does anybody know how to remove the instrument cluster. cause I wanted to change the color from orange to blue.
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the shroud around it pulls off, then theres just a couple screws holding it in. gl with the project, take pics when you're finished! what brand LEDs are you using?
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Ok thanks ghotz I got it out but now where can i get the out from the front or the back of the cluster.
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Old 07-21-2013, 04:52 PM
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The ___what___ out?
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Old 07-21-2013, 05:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Sherardt50
Ok thanks ghotz I got it out but now where can i get the out from the front or the back of the cluster.
the LEDs need to be de-soldered from the circuit board using a soldering iron. you have to take the cluster apart including removing the needles (use a fork), should be obvious how it comes apart.
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Hey guys I manage to take apart the cluster but put back together. But now I got a new problem the needle for the speedo and tach and moving on it own when the car is shut down and not staying at zero it moves. Downwards and thinking need to be calibrated but I have no idea how to do it or how to get it bac to normal any suggestions
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Originally Posted by Sherardt50
Hey guys I manage to take apart the cluster but put back together. But now I got a new problem the needle for the speedo and tach and moving on it own when the car is shut down and not staying at zero it moves. Downwards and thinking need to be calibrated but I have no idea how to do it or how to get it bac to normal any suggestions
err...not sure if that can be re-calibrated. if it can Nissan will have to do it
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