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: 1970 SS - how change dash bulb?


Glenn
Sep 7th, 03, 10:05 PM
My dash lights are very dim and it looks as if a couple of bulbs might need replaced. How do you get to the bulbs and how hard is it to do?

John_Muha
Sep 8th, 03, 1:06 AM
Pull the dash pad. Two screws are inside the glove box.

Glenn
Sep 8th, 03, 1:16 AM
O.k., I've never pulled a dash pad off before. Where are the other screws that I'll have to remove?

John_Muha
Sep 8th, 03, 12:21 PM
There's a total of 6 screws where the dash meets the pad. You have to open the glovebox to get at the 2 on that side. The dash pad is on clips where it meets the windshield, so after the screws are out it pulls towards you.
I usually set the e-brake and put the shifter in low so the pad can clear the shifter lever.

Xtreme70SS396
Sep 8th, 03, 1:53 PM
While you've got it apart, I'd make 2 recommendations:

1. Change ALL the bulbs.
2. Use the LED wedge bulb replacements instead of the regular bulbs - you probably will never need to change them again. Available at Autozone, probably other places too.