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Subject:Re: How to Replace Tach Light??
From:Gerald Skerbitz
Date:Wed, 4 Jan 1995 06:44:08 -0600 (CST)

On Wed, 4 Jan 1995, Joel Walker wrote:
> foil to the tach housing. turn this black thing (it's a bulb holder) 90
> degrees ... doesn't matter which direction ... like a key in the ignition.
> that will line up the release slots and you can pull the bulb holder out and
> replace the bulb. then reinsert it and turn 90 degrees again. once you see
> how it works, it sorta makes sense. ;)

Warning. Do this VERY carefully.  The foil is easily damaged and is a 
$100+ part.  Furthermore, the bulbs tend to be at the end of the foil 
where it's weakest.  Also, just for reference, my plastic cover comes off 
without removing the brake sensor wire.  It just lifts right off.

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Gerry
Gerald Skerbitz <gsker@med.umn.edu> U of MN Med School Admin 6-5379