Removing P18 gauge cluster

[lwebb]

I've searched and just can't find info. I found a couple of posts about removing the dash etc. and removing one gauge or another but I need to take out the whole cluster. I can't get to the mounting nuts on a couple. Can anybody help me out?

Thanks

 

Lanny

[dpollo]

the cluster has three 3/8 head nuts on studs , Two are near the bottom to the right of center  and one about half way up the left hand side

Then there are two alignment studs which push into rubber grommets  These are above and flanking the speedometer,  They

are like the hood latch pin but much smaller so they may be difficult to remove from the rubber grommets.

 It is best accessed by removing the radio panel. which must be removed in any case.

[traveller816]

This is a job I need to do on my 42 and I've taken a tentative look, can't see anything in the manual and I need to replace my bulbs. I cannot see how the cluster is attached. Is it likely to be similar to that above?

[dpollo]

 It is not the same.  I am not familiar with the Chrysler, but on the Plymouth, (42 -48 ) the high beam indicator holds the top of the cluster to the dash.  It is not necessary to remove the cluster to change bulbs.  That does not mean changing bulbs is easy.

[lwebb]

Thanks! This REALLY helps. I removed the radio and cover,  to get better access. I felt the rubber grommets but the two off center ones are hard to get to. Of course I can't see anything. One seemed to have something else attached to it with a set screw.  I'll crawl under again when it warms up a little.  I found a picture of the back of an old one. With your explanation. I think Ican now figure it out.

Lanny

[50 coupe]

Thanks! This REALLY helps. I removed the radio and cover,  to get better access. I felt the rubber grommets but the two off center ones are hard to get to. Of course I can't see anything. One seemed to have something else attached to it with a set screw.  I'll crawl under again when it warms up a little.  I found a picture of the back of an old one. With your explanation. I think Ican now figure it out.

Lanny

 

Hey lwebb, can you post that picture of the back of the dash or tell me where you found it?

[DJ194950]

found these pics of the gauge panel showing the nuts and the rubber push in studs (on the top side) of my 50 Ply. 4 dr..

 

The rubber mounts were so hard that I had to use a punch and small hammer to drive the studs out.

[50 coupe]

Awesome! Thanks again.