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Tools and Materials: |
| 1) 1/4" or
3/8" Socket wrench
2) 6" socket extension
3) 7mm Socket or Nut driver
4) Small flat-edge screwdriver (for prying)
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| Installation
Instructions |
This is a basic installation
guide on the installation of NR Auto's White face gauges....
Before begining installation, take the car for a spin
making sure to allow the engine to reach operating temperature.
IMPORTANT: Using a digital camera or pencil/paper....record
the exact position of each individual gauge. This is
extremely important when re-installing the gauge pod.
Autotap can also be used to reset gauge needles (everything
but oil pressure) after installation. |
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| Remove Plastic exterior frame-piece
Using the 7mm socket/nut-driver remove the 2 hex head
screw holding the plastic frame-piece in place. |
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| Removal of entire Gauge pod
Again using the 7mm socket/nut-driver, remove the 4
(2 top and 2 hidden on bottom) hex head screws. This
will allow removal of entire gauge pod, keeping it in
one piece. |
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Before attempting removal, it may
be necessary to.....
Remove the Tilt steering stalk (BLUE ARROW) and small
plastic housing (RED ARROW) containing the wiring for
Turn signal operation.
The Tilt steering stalk is easily removed by simply
unscrewing it from the steering column. The plastic
housing is easily removed by pressing in on the edges
and pushing downward.
After removal of those 2 items, gently work the gauge
pod out, being careful not to scratch plastic lense.
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| Seperation of Plastic lense
from gauges
Using flat head screwdriver gently press down on the
2 tabs (BLUE ARROWS) and pull lense away from gauge
pod tabs (RED ARROWS). Set the plastic lense aside for
the moment. |
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Removal of Gauge Needles
and Stock gauge Face
Using provide "Needle Removal Tool" (or similar
tool), carefully pry up the needles and set them in
a safe place.
After removal of needles, you must now PEEL the Stock
gauge face away from the gauge pod. (If done properly,
the Stock face can be salvaged and used again later
on if needed.)
Again...using careful deliberate motions...from the
edge, gently begin peeling the gauge face away from
the plastic cover. Peel one small section at a time,
working from different angles, moving towards the
center. After successful removal, make certain that
there is NO REMAINING GLUE on the plastic gauge pod
surface. Remaining glue will interfere with night-time
illumination of the White-face gauges.
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Replacing Stock face with
Aftermarket Gauge face
After plastic is completely clean, place the aftermarket
face onto the gauge pod...making certain that everything
lines up properly.
After face is satisfactorily installed, re-insert
stock needles to proper places. Re-install the bare
(no lense) gauge pod back into vehicle. Leaving the
plastic lense off, will allow adjustment of needles
while engine is running (don't adjust needles while
car is moving!). After needles are properly set, replace
the plastic lense, and reassemble everything going
in reverse order.
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| Completed Gauge Install
When everything is finished....this should be your view.
Very nice improvement over stock. |
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