In the process of refreshing my instrument lighting, have the tach removed, and cannot release the little screw that holds the trip reset cable to the back of the speedometer.

 

Does anyone know what type of head the screw is?  Have tried mini phillips, slot, small allen hex, etc.  Can't quite see with a flashlight what the screw head is to use the proper tool.

 

Read an older thread where Captain O. indicated that the vent hose could be unplugged to give the trip cable enough length to remove the speedo.  I am worried I won't be able to reattach the hose though.

 

Just need to get to the top speedo lighting bulb, got the bottom one replaced with not too much trouble without removing the speedo completely.

Edited March 14, 20159 yr by S30Driver

Excellent. I love it when a plan comes together. Good thinking on the cable re-route to make future work easier. I should have done that too.

 

This whole thing reminds me that I gotta pull my dash... I've got a leaking heater core and I also need to do some electrical work for a headlight relay upgrade. Easier if I just pull the whole dash. My car has been in hibernation, but Z season is fast approaching!

 

If I remember, I'll reroute that cable while the dash is out.

I have my dash out right now, trying to source some replacement gauges. After reading this, you can bet I'll reroute that cable when I put the dash back in...

Curtis, what gauges do you need? Or are you looking for custom gauges?

Edited March 18, 20159 yr by SteveJ