Any methods to change dash light bulb on a `67?

I need to replace the light bulb that is right next to the clock on my `67 GS anyone have any good methods doing so?i cant seem to be able to get it from the bottom.

Thanks

 

I have a similar issue with my 72 electra. I have no idea how to get back there and I can hardly see any of the gauges at night.:blast:

 

Kaivan,

For a model year 1972 Electra it's pretty easy to change the bulbs.
(I hope you know about the light switch function to make the dash lights brighter?)

Remove two screws at the top of the plastic speedometer cover.

Remove the cover.
(tilt steering wheel comes in handy, gear lever in D1 position)

Now remove the three screws from the speedometer face plate and pull it out.
Be careful with the gear indicator wire, you can unhook it, you wil figure it out when you're doing this.

There are also bulbs behind the gauges, and when you are at it, also replace the bulbs for the indicators, high beam and warning lights :Smarty: !



Photos are from my work on a 1971 Riviera, owned by board member Riv71

 

WOW! thanks erik. Hahahaha and yes, I knew about the light switch turn function to make it brighter :TU:

 

Well, you will be surprised about the number of car owners that don't know about this, so I was just asking...

Be careful when you put the speedometer face plate back, it should line up with the speedometer cable.

Best thing to do is a little test drive with the cover still off to check if the needle is moving smoothly again (and not shaking/ticking !!)

 

George, Hopefully this will help you ray:

I looked under the dash in my 66. It is very tight underneath. Seems the plastic vent is in the way.

I have a spare metal dash with the wiring harness attached.

If you can un bolt the harness bracket attached to the back of the speedo housing. You might be able to pull the harness down enough to get to the bulb. Lots like 2 bulbs in that area. Use a 1/4 socket with 1/4 drive for the harness bracket bolt. Don't pull the harness too hard or you will pull out the gray wire.

Here are some pictures.

Good Luck,
Bob

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George, Here is a picture of the harness pulled down.

The second picture is just to show you the other harness bracket. Maybe if you un bolt both it will be easier.

Good Luck,
Bob

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Bob,

When you post your photos, you do it like this:

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And because of this, your photos are showing with the IMG code before and after them.

For some reason you have "Image:" added to your Photobucket URL...o No:
I don't really understand why, because when you copy & paste the link under your photos, there is no way that this "Image:" is added during that process....

Maybe it's because you are using the board's function to upload Photobucket images ?

 

Lets see what happens here

 

Yeah :beers2:

What did you do or change ?

 

Eric, Yes, I was using the boards way to load a picture.

I did not know I could just paste into the box.

Thanks,
Bob

 

Hey Eric, Cheers to you too :beers2:

3 hours to go until I can have a cold one :beers2:

Have a great weekend,
Bob

 

. . . errrrrr Bob, that's Erik with a "K" ! ou: :beer :TU:

 

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That's my Candy posting.......:TU:

 

OH NO :eek2: :eek2: :eek2: :eek2: :eek2:

I MADE A MISTAKE :bglasses:

Now I am going to have to open a cold one early :beers2:

 

It really looks tight under there,i will give it shot the way you suggested but it seems the plastic vent housing is in the way,any way i can possible take dash pad off and maybe get it from the top?

Thanks

 

I did not take a second look under the dash to see if it was possible.

Let's us know how you make out.


If you have to take the pad off. You should be able to pull the dash out enough.

The dash pad has 2 big studs on each end that you have to push through the clip and 5 bolts/screws along the top inside. I believe you remove the glove box cardboard to get one screw. Once all that is done. You push the pad towards the back of the car and it is off. Just remove the bolts for the dash and you should be able to slide it out far enough.

Make sure what ever way you decide disconnect the battery :TU:

Have a great weekend and stay dry :beers2: :beers2: :beers2: :beers2:

 

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Well i just wanted to let you know i finally replaced it,i had to remove the heater controls and put my hand through there and remove the clock and i was able to get it after i removed the clock,thanks to all for the input.:TU:

 

And I was going to tell you that you can get LED lights that will last you forever!!!!!!!!:TU: