anybody remove the instrument panel recently?

[gloucester Q]

i need to replace the bulbs behind the message window area in the instrument panel. was looking through the service manual--it looks straightforward--ish to remove the cover and panel, anything else i should be worried about? i don't actually need to remove the steering wheel or anything else do i? thanks. randy

[DrewQ45]

No, You don't remove the steering wheel, however, you will want to loosen the bolts for the steering column brackets to further lower the steering wheel.... that provides more clearance. I think you will also need to remove the ignition housing. (It's been a while)...

[maxnix]

Try a search. There is a good post on it.

See attached text file.
Modified by maxnix at 1:14 PM 6/29/2005

[gloucester Q]

awesome write-up. kudos to the author. thanks.

[elwesso]

You dont have to remove the steeringwheel cladding but it might make it a little easier.. I hate taking apart the dash!