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Old 09-02-2009, 11:43 PM
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Originally Posted by D_BRASCO
Can someone tell me how to split the unit apart to get inside?
Remove speedometer from headlight pod, gently pry metal ring's edge a bit at a time to allow the removal of the glass from the plastic housing, the carefully pry the paper/plastic speedometer face away from the speedo to expose three Phillips head screws, once screws are removed you can push the unit out by the connector pins while prying on the front slightly and it will slip out.

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Old 09-03-2009, 09:58 AM
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Thank you that will help, I have one more question. Are you bending the metal ring on top were the glass meets it or on the back side?

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Old 09-03-2009, 06:16 PM
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Originally Posted by D_BRASCO
Thank you that will help, I have one more question. Are you bending the metal ring on top were the glass meets it or on the back side?

Thanks, Donnie
On the back side, after you reassemble you won't notice the difference, this is the second time I've had mine off.

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hi, do you still have the pics available for the speedo problem....having the same pain
 
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do you still have the pics I am having the same problem. tx c
 
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