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Re: [T3] Speedometer removal


On Tue, 7 Jan 2003 20:35:34 -0600, Peter Legault wrote:

>Does anyone have a simple method for removing speedometers?
>
>The first time I took mine out I had the seats out, this made it somewhat
>easier to lie down under there. You got to be comfortable. I also had the
>fuse panel off (hanging) It was still really quite a contortionist maneuver
>though. But I got the one side (clock side) free but had a heck of a time
>with the fuel cluster side. What I did is tried once got all flustered got
>up had a break then when I went back to It. I just somehow got it unclipped
>with a somewhat sore scratched hand. It really is difficult to get that clip
>on that side though. What s the trick?

The one time I did it I found it was easeier to just remove the clock
and fuel guage first.

I also took some pliers and bent in the first 1/8 of an inch (about
2.5 mm) on the clips hoping that it will make removal easier next
time.  I haven't had to test it yet.

Mark Healey
71 FI auto square
71 FI manual square
marksvw@healeyonline.com



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