changing gauge colours

[sikwitit]

hey everybody i have bought the bulbs so i can change the colour of the dash lights

the only problem is i don't know how to take the gauges out so i can change the bulbs

anybody who has done it plz help

sean

[69.NIX]

it is a easy process

you need to remove the black plastic around the dials, a/c controls and the 2 centre air vents. the whole thing is held in by 4 screws.

you need to remove the plastic surrounding the stereo to get to 2 screws and then there are 2 screws in where the dials are. make sure you disconnect the hazard lights button and power mirror controls (and a the dash clock if you have one)

then there will be 4 screws holding the dials in place. undo them. you should now be able to access the back of the dials and change the lights.

the size of lights you are looking for are known as T10. most car shops have them, but added rice value goto www.autojoy.com.au (there in parra), they have good selection of rice lights

any questions, you know how to contact me :)

[ASG14]

This is a DIY I wrote for the US Camry. Your's should be the same, just other side of car, lol.

1: Remove the Radio U Trim. There are 2 clips, one seen in the picture below in red. Use a flat head screwdriver to pry it off. The picture for 2: shows better where the clips are. Then unplug the bulb on the Cig Lighter, and then pull off the plastic L plug on the Cig Lighter.

2: Unscrew the 2 screws seen in the picture below (in Red).

3: Unscrew the 2 screws (In Red).

4: There are several clips then holding the rest of it on. Pull it off, BUT be gentle yet firm.

5: Unplug all the accessories (Clock and Hazard switch seen in picture). Also need to unplug the Dimmer and Mirror switch to the left of the steering wheel. Then remove the trim piece.

6: Unscrew the 4 screws holding on the Instrument Cluster.

7: Unplug the 4 harnesses on the cluster.

Edited December 29, 2008 by ASG14

[Whip Cracker]

I used Adam's lil guide when I did mine... I remember reading this years ago!!

If you're good with pics - go for it :P