Im not sure, I may be right or wrong. Just squeeze the clip and pull out the cable. I only had one of the radio removal tools, so I used two smaller allen wrenches that had a ball on the end. Yes, the problem is that the cluster only comes forward a few inches, not enough to get your hand in to disconnect the speedo. I hope the picture helps because it was a pain to try and capture. Locate the four hex screws around the instrument panel. Is it even on a 94 model because what I read was about a 97 model, If it on this model does any of pictures above show it, if it where, I need to see it so I know what I am looking for.
Then push the tool out as you pull on the radio. Dries clear and should take care of any of the small imperfections I don't think you could use it well on the inside of the clear plastic, but you're welcome to try it. We'll install our new bulbs by lining them up and locking them in with a quarter turn clockwise. Now we're going to put our column all the way down, if you have a tilt option. Remove the two screws at the top of the outer panel that holds it in place.
If you choose to engage in these activities it is by your own free will and at your own risk. Elite Explorer members see practically no ads, can add their own profile photo, upload photo attachments in all forums, and Media Gallery, create more private Conversations, and more. The instrument panel covers the front of the passenger compartment in your 1988 Ford Ranger and contains instruments and controls. It's a great way to bring back that safety of knowing what's going on with your vehicle when driving at night. Just replace the bulbs and ill be set! Replacing the bulbs only takes a few minutes, but first you must remove the instrument panel to gain access to them.
The dash lights in a Ford Ranger are located in the instrument cluster. These often go dim or burn out and make it difficult to read your gauges at night. Picture is self explanatory and arrows point to clips that need to be pried up as you pull. Then you can pull the bezel out. You will need to take off the kick panel under the stearing wheel.
This is where the body panel remover tool comes in handy. I took mine out because I really don't like the brown interior and it was the last step in my interior color conversion. Remove the two screws that hold the cluster in place. Tighten the panel to the dash with a socket wrench. Remove the radio and center instrument panel finish panel. Only from Ford I think.
Pull up on the cable so is snaps out of the silver clip then turn it and lift up on the end of the cable. Remove the cluster finish panel. Just look for the oil guage and follow the single trace to the resistor. If you Haven't gotten this done yet There are 3 screws at the top of the Dash trim you have to remove. Reconnect the four-wheel drive selector connector. Anyone want to help me out and confirm the spot to jump it??????? Nova: Thanks for the excellent heads up. We'll remove all of the black bulb sockets because these are the ones that back-light our instrument cluster.
Let me know if you guys have had any problems similar to mine or if you know of anything I should look for in taking it apart. Pull out the cluster finish panel. Remove the two 7 millimeter screws on each side of the gauge cluster, for a total of four. Here are the items you'll need for this repair: 7mm, 8mm sockets, ratchet, and socket extension. Remove the instrument panel steering column cover. You will probably want an extension for your ratchet to make things easier Once you have removed the bolts you will need to tilt the instrument cluster back so that you can remove the gear selector indicator. I will try and find the right place to jump and get the thread up on monday.
On the back of the cluster are numerous bulb sockets. If you have everything ready to go it's literally like a 10-15 minute job. Once you have removed the faceplate disconnect the wiring harnesses. Push it straight in until it stops. Using a flat blade screwdriver, remove this electrical connector for the interior dimmer switch.