I want to remove the cluster and try to get some scratches off the lense, but I don't think the cluster will clear the steering wheel. I read some where that you can lower the wheel. What is involved in lowering the wheel, or removing the cluster for that matter???

Thanks!!!

 

from what I understand, you cannot lower or adjust the steering wheel/column. You might have to remove the steering wheel completely, which might not be so easy. i don't know if you run into problems with the airbag or not. I really don't know, this is all just a guess.

 

Rdriver,

I would strongly recommend against doing this without the service manual. See page 259 in your owner's manual.

 

Its very easy to do. First remove the plastic cover under the steering wheel, this is held in by 3 philips head screws. After you have removed the cover you'll notice 2 bolts about 8 inchs back from the steering wheel, remove both of these bolts, I believe they are a 12 or 14 mm in size. remove both of those bolts. Then if you look down even farther down the steering colume you'll see 2 more bolts. They are somewhat hidden behind the vent duct with all the holes in it. Remove the 1 push clip that holds the vent duct, move it out of the way. After you move it out of the way you'll see the next 2 bolts. Remove those as well. MAKE SURE YOU SUPPORT THE STEERING WHEEL--DO NOT LET THE WHEEL FALL DOWN, ITS BEST TO HAVE SOME ONE HOLD IT WHILE YOU GET OUT FROM UNDER THE WHEEL... Next gentlely pull on the dash starting around the steering and working towards the outside. The dash is held in with clips not screws. After you get the dash pulled off disconnect the electrical connectors to the dash and set it aside. You'll see the 4 screws(I think) that you'll need to remove to extract the gauge cluster.

Hope this helps

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Rdriver
[B]I want to remove the cluster and try to get some scratches off the lense, but I don't think the cluster will clear the steering wheel.

 

Thanks everyone!!!!!!!!

I will work on it tomorrow.

 

Just so I can remember this post.....

 

I have some very well documented instructions with plenty of pics on doing this, downloadable here....

http://briefcase.yahoo.com/bc/djqube21/lst...Control&.view=l

The first part of the instructions for my Audio Control installation should be very useful for you.

 

^^^^can we please bring this back from the dead...i need those detailed pics of lowering the steering column..lol

 

New links.... Enjoy!
http://www.qube-engineering.com/audiocontr...ions_Part_1.pdf
http://www.qube-engineering.com/audiocontr...ions_Part_2.pdf