Center dash bulbs - removing dash
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anyone know where i can get a list of the replacement bulbs part numbers...i believe they are different...i tried taking the one from my driver side window switch to use for the right hand side of my temp disply which so did not work...i also checked the XJ 2001 Electrical guide to see what the replacement bulbs are but no luck...would be great if some had a list somewhere...
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If you want to replace the bulbs behind the gagues (i.e. the RPM, Speedo, Fuel) it is simple.
1) Disconect the battery (Very Important)
2) Remove the wood trim from around the instruments (Pull, its okay honest)
3) Remove the Fog light and Trip Switches
4)Remove the 4 deep set screws in that hold the black surround on
5) Unplug the two plugs going into the gauges, and carefully pull the gauge pod out (no speedo cables or anything to worry about)
6) The bulbs are held in by bulb holders that twist and pull out. The bulbs are then pulled out of the holder and they type are the same as your side light bulbs but are 3.5watt. I put 5watt side light bulbs in and they are ok to use as they are brighter but don't melt anything. Tip: Replace all 4 so you don't have to repeat in a month or so.
7) Refit in reverse order.
Hope this helps anyone. S.
1) Disconect the battery (Very Important)
2) Remove the wood trim from around the instruments (Pull, its okay honest)
3) Remove the Fog light and Trip Switches
4)Remove the 4 deep set screws in that hold the black surround on
5) Unplug the two plugs going into the gauges, and carefully pull the gauge pod out (no speedo cables or anything to worry about)
6) The bulbs are held in by bulb holders that twist and pull out. The bulbs are then pulled out of the holder and they type are the same as your side light bulbs but are 3.5watt. I put 5watt side light bulbs in and they are ok to use as they are brighter but don't melt anything. Tip: Replace all 4 so you don't have to repeat in a month or so.
7) Refit in reverse order.
Hope this helps anyone. S.
One thing to mention, before disconnecting the battery you need to adjust the steering wheel (lower and away from dash) so you can easily remove the pod.
Cheers
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