[Kim]

Has anyone ever tried to get that plastic cover to the gauge cluster off? It seems to be glued in place or otherwise not meant to be removed. There is a lot of dirt inside the cover on the back and I would like to clean it. Any suggestions that don't require new instrument gauge clusters (either intentional or as an accidental result of my efforts)?

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[rhudeboye]

[quote name='Kim' post='46827' date='Feb 3 2008, 12:16 PM']Has anyone ever tried to get that plastic cover to the gauge cluster off? It seems to be glued in place or otherwise not meant to be removed. There is a lot of dirt inside the cover on the back and I would like to clean it. Any suggestions that don't require new instrument gauge clusters (either intentional or as an accidental result of my efforts)?[/quote]



Sure you can remove it.



After disconnecting the assembly from the dash, disconnecting the 3 ribbons and the entire cluster is now ready to come out (after that I suggest coming indoors to a well lit area). Remove several screws along the back of the cluster, that will allow the gauges to separate from the housing. Now you have 4 opening to reach through and clean the inside of the cluster window.



Its really simple, just take your time and pay attention when disconnecting the ribbons.



Hope this helps

David

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[hot968]

[quote name='rhudeboye' post='46829' date='Feb 3 2008, 12:50 PM']Sure you can remove it.



After disconnecting the assembly from the dash, disconnecting the 3 ribbons and the entire cluster is now ready to come out (after that I suggest coming indoors to a well lit area). Remove several screws along the back of the cluster, that will allow the gauges to separate from the housing. Now you have 4 opening to reach through and clean the inside of the cluster window.



Its really simple, just take your time and pay attention when disconnecting the ribbons.



Hope this helps

David[/quote]

I have the same problem with my gauges plastic cover are very scratched and clouded. Would it be the same procedure to change to a new clear plastic cover? Thanks so much

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[PorscheDude]

[quote name='hot968' post='46838' date='Feb 3 2008, 08:39 PM']I have the same problem with my gauges plastic cover are very scratched and clouded. Would it be the same procedure to change to a new clear plastic cover? Thanks so much[/quote]







When I took my cluster apart for some mods it was "glued" to the housing.



I had to carefully cut the clear plastic from the gauge housing using a dremel with a cutoff wheel. It was very time consuming.







I may have a another gauge housing in the basement. I also have just the clear plastic piece if someone wants it. Last time I looked at it, it was very clear and scratch free.

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[Etnier]

I have used plastic polish on the front of the clear panel with great success.

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[SILVY968]

My cover was not glued and came off easily when the attachment screws were removed.

I have had static electricity "suck" debris onto the inside face of the plastic lens, watch out or you will have to take it all apart again!

Brian

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