Hi, Matt. The answer is yes...I just replaced mine.
You pull the cluster, then on the back side of the clock,
you'll see the black bulb housing, which you twist 90 degrees
clockwise to remove. Mine was resistant to turning, and I was
concerned that I'd break something, but I finally got it to
turn. The replacement I got from my VW dealer is part #
431-919-040. I bought 3, as this is apparently used elsewhere
on the dash as well. It was like $2.50 per bulb. Nice to be
able to see the clock at night!

David McCallum
'89 Westy - Boris

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]
> On Behalf Of Matthew C. Huntley
> Sent: Wednesday, December 01, 2004 6:27 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: 1986 Vanagon GL: Panel Lighting
>
>
> Hi All,
> I am wondering, is the digital clock in the Instrument panel
> backlit an night like the rest of the instruments? and if so,
> where is the bulb? Do I have to pull the cluster to get to it?
>
> Thanks,
> Matt