On Mon, Mar 9, 2009 at 10:30 PM, dj <djct2@yahoo.com> wrote:
> Can someone tell how to remove an instrument panel bulb? The one for the
> speedometer on my 84 Vanagon is not working and I want to take it out to
> look at it. I have tried pulling and turning the small plastic housing
> around it but no luck. Thanks, deek
>

This reminds me of my first trip in my Westy. Coming home unexpectedly
at night. I had only having driven it during the day, soon to discover
it had no speedo light.

Likely goes without saying, but be careful with the white plastic bit
when removing the bulb with whatever tool you choose. Plastic *might*
be brittle. Although a different part, I have no idiot light
backlighting because of failed instrument cluster plastic. (no support
for bulb holder against the blue ribbon circuit "board")

Neil.

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