Gauge bezel removal

JerseyTrueBlue · November 21st, 2009, 10:26 AM

I've been wanting to buy the chrome gauge rings for quite some time now, Mustang Chrome Gauge Bezels, Gauge Rings (94-04) at AmericanMuscle.com - Free Shipping!. Does anyone know how hard it is and what the right way to go about removing the gauge cluster is? I've done this once before but this was to replace a bulb back when I had my bronco. If anyone's taken their cluster out for any reason and has pictures along with directions, that would be great. I'm just scared to break something cause I get frustrated easily

HMUSN · November 21st, 2009, 10:29 AM

doesn't look to hard..

here are the instal instructions.

Mustang Chrome Gauge Rings (1994-2004) - Installation Instructions at AmericanMuscle.com

wraitherx · November 21st, 2009, 10:30 AM

its fairly easy.
there are 2 bolts on top of the cluster bezel that you need to remove then you have to take off the light knob. after that there are 4 screws (torx bits / or you can use a standard socket) then the bezel comes out.

JerseyTrueBlue · November 21st, 2009, 10:32 AM

Thanks for the input, stupid post, didn't see that AM provides directions

GTsetGO · November 21st, 2009, 10:32 AM

easy as pie. i have done it a few times when changing out my gauges.

Lefty · November 21st, 2009, 07:01 PM

Just don't break the tabs or anything...

asiansensation78 · November 21st, 2009, 07:50 PM

its easy, take your time and dont drop the torx screws when you take them out. it'd be a good time to do a white gauge overlay as well if youre doing the rings. good luck

JerseyTrueBlue · November 24th, 2009, 01:07 PM

I can't find white gauges that I like! I have been wanting to go white for a long time but they are all either that indiglo crap or after market stuff like simco.

JerseyTrueBlue · November 24th, 2009, 01:09 PM

I mean the cobra gauges aren't bad but I don't even know where to find those. I have seen white GT gauges, by GT I mean the same redline and 150mph speedo. I don't know where people have found them but if anyone knows what I'm talking about please chime in cause it would match my white hurst shift knob beautifully.

asiansensation78 · November 24th, 2009, 03:11 PM

yeah, I have the white gauges where it lights up blue at night and the redline is at 6500 rather than 6000. I like them though. The selection for aftermarket gauges for our cars isn't huge but they're fairly inexpensive.

AndrewA. · November 24th, 2009, 06:10 PM

caribbeancustomdesigns.com thats where i got mine the guy pretty much will do what ever you want. Thats what i wanted was the stock look but white with out the reverse glow. And those rings i got those too, pretty cool except two of the rings would not "snap" on, i just glued them on carefully.

rider4life350 · November 24th, 2009, 08:55 PM

Originally Posted by AndrewA.

caribbeancustomdesigns.com thats where i got mine the guy pretty much will do what ever you want. Thats what i wanted was the stock look but white with out the reverse glow. And those rings i got those too, pretty cool except two of the rings would not "snap" on, i just glued them on carefully.

do you have any pics of the gauges on your car?

RBartosek · November 24th, 2009, 08:57 PM

all i have to say is becarefull and take it easy its only plastic dont take much to break it and if u get frustrated walk away for a moment or to cause if u break something youll really be PISSED

November 21st, 2009, 10:26 AM	#1
JerseyTrueBlue Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 Mustang GT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,857 iTrader: 3 reviews	Gauge bezel removal I've been wanting to buy the chrome gauge rings for quite some time now, Mustang Chrome Gauge Bezels, Gauge Rings (94-04) at AmericanMuscle.com - Free Shipping!. Does anyone know how hard it is and what the right way to go about removing the gauge cluster is? I've done this once before but this was to replace a bulb back when I had my bronco. If anyone's taken their cluster out for any reason and has pictures along with directions, that would be great. I'm just scared to break something cause I get frustrated easily __________________ True Blue Crew Member #2 315's Crew Member (Dat azz) 255/298 Founder of the please leave my signature alone, I want it to say what I put there and don't appreciate you deleting it club

November 21st, 2009, 10:29 AM	#2
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO 48.47@ 12.58 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 37,050 iTrader: 11 reviews	doesn't look to hard.. here are the instal instructions. Mustang Chrome Gauge Rings (1994-2004) - Installation Instructions at AmericanMuscle.com __________________

November 21st, 2009, 10:30 AM	#3
wraitherx Moderator '99 SVT Cobra Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 9,568 iTrader: 11 reviews	its fairly easy. there are 2 bolts on top of the cluster bezel that you need to remove then you have to take off the light knob. after that there are 4 screws (torx bits / or you can use a standard socket) then the bezel comes out. __________________ BUILD 2 IN PROGRESS

November 21st, 2009, 10:32 AM	#4
JerseyTrueBlue Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 Mustang GT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,857 iTrader: 3 reviews	Thanks for the input, stupid post, didn't see that AM provides directions __________________ True Blue Crew Member #2 315's Crew Member (Dat azz) 255/298 Founder of the please leave my signature alone, I want it to say what I put there and don't appreciate you deleting it club

November 21st, 2009, 10:32 AM	#5
GTsetGO Cigar Assassin 2004 Mustang GT 12.88 @ 112 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: A Galaxy Far, Far Away Posts: 14,082 iTrader: 10 reviews	easy as pie. i have done it a few times when changing out my gauges. __________________ Cigar Samplers for Sale 2008 Acura TL-S - 2008 Honda Pilot EX-SE

November 21st, 2009, 07:01 PM	#6
Lefty Resident DJ '01 Cobra Vert. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mechanicsburg, PA Posts: 28,699 iTrader: 12 reviews	Just don't break the tabs or anything... __________________ 2008 Acura TL Type-S (the daily) 2006 Yamaha R6 50th Anniversary Edition (the other toy)

November 21st, 2009, 07:50 PM	#7
asiansensation78 Too Soon, Junior! 03 GT Vert 15:43.28@25.21 Too many naked bitches in the back Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 3,742 iTrader: 4 reviews	its easy, take your time and dont drop the torx screws when you take them out. it'd be a good time to do a white gauge overlay as well if youre doing the rings. good luck __________________ 03 GT - Scrapes on lane markers - Modded 02 Cougar - Able to clear most speed bumps - Some mods 01 Explorer - Parking blocks NOM NOM NOM - Stock Nitrous Switch Panel for sale!

November 24th, 2009, 01:07 PM	#8
JerseyTrueBlue Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 Mustang GT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,857 iTrader: 3 reviews	I can't find white gauges that I like! I have been wanting to go white for a long time but they are all either that indiglo crap or after market stuff like simco. __________________ True Blue Crew Member #2 315's Crew Member (Dat azz) 255/298 Founder of the please leave my signature alone, I want it to say what I put there and don't appreciate you deleting it club

November 24th, 2009, 01:09 PM	#9
JerseyTrueBlue Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 Mustang GT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,857 iTrader: 3 reviews	I mean the cobra gauges aren't bad but I don't even know where to find those. I have seen white GT gauges, by GT I mean the same redline and 150mph speedo. I don't know where people have found them but if anyone knows what I'm talking about please chime in cause it would match my white hurst shift knob beautifully. __________________ True Blue Crew Member #2 315's Crew Member (Dat azz) 255/298 Founder of the please leave my signature alone, I want it to say what I put there and don't appreciate you deleting it club

November 24th, 2009, 03:11 PM	#10
asiansensation78 Too Soon, Junior! 03 GT Vert 15:43.28@25.21 Too many naked bitches in the back Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 3,742 iTrader: 4 reviews	yeah, I have the white gauges where it lights up blue at night and the redline is at 6500 rather than 6000. I like them though. The selection for aftermarket gauges for our cars isn't huge but they're fairly inexpensive. __________________ 03 GT - Scrapes on lane markers - Modded 02 Cougar - Able to clear most speed bumps - Some mods 01 Explorer - Parking blocks NOM NOM NOM - Stock Nitrous Switch Panel for sale!

November 24th, 2009, 06:10 PM	#11
AndrewA. Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 Mustang GT 8.9@78 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 1,925 iTrader: 2 reviews	caribbeancustomdesigns.com thats where i got mine the guy pretty much will do what ever you want. Thats what i wanted was the stock look but white with out the reverse glow. And those rings i got those too, pretty cool except two of the rings would not "snap" on, i just glued them on carefully. __________________ Fire it up, burn it down.

November 24th, 2009, 08:57 PM	#13
RBartosek Newbie Dont Have One yet Jan2010 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 19 iTrader: 0 reviews	all i have to say is becarefull and take it easy its only plastic dont take much to break it and if u get frustrated walk away for a moment or to cause if u break something youll really be PISSED __________________ I REALLY NEED TO GET MY MUSTAND JAN OF 2010 DREAM WILL COME TO IF ITS THE LAST THING I DO![/SIZE]

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