Guage Lights Burnt Out.

[ARiley23]

The left side of my gauges the bulbs burnt out. Has anyone replaced any guage light bulbs before? Big process? How long did it take? Difficult?
Thanks.

98 Eddie Bauer 5.4

 

[Bedrck47]

you need to pull the instrument cluster Be careful with removing the knob for the light switch and also the gear shift indicator Should take under an hour to do it some will tell you 15 minutes but take your time the first time There is a good video on youtube about repairing the odometer that also explains removing the instrument. Also if you have the flickering odometer light this would be a good time to do both

 

[ARiley23]

Thanks so much!

98 Eddie Bauer 5.4

 

[Bedrck47]

Do not force the knob for the light switch

Lamp Switch —Headlamp
Removal

Disconnect the battery ground cable (14301).
Turn the headlamp switch knob to the headlamp position and pull the knob.

Insert a thin tool to release the headlamp switch knob and remove.

Turn the headlamp switch knob 180 degrees and install.

Turn counterclockwise until the back of the headlamp switch knob is in the OFF position.

Turn the headlamp switch knob fully clockwise.

Remove the headlamp switch.
Pull the headlamp switch from the instrument panel.
Disconnect the electrical connectors.

Installation

NOTE: When the battery (10655) is disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the vehicle relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 16 km (10 mi) or more to relearn the strategy.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.