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Jul 20th, 2013, 01:07 | #1 |
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How to change bulbs behind Speedometer on a 2001 V40
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I've searched on here but can't seem to find an answer. The only ones I seem to find are for the heater control switches. Does anyone have any links to an "Idiot proof" guide on how to change a bulb behind the speedometer? Any help would be most appreciated. Thanks Craig |
Jul 20th, 2013, 01:32 | #2 | |
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You obviously need to remove the speedo. If you have a 3-spoke steering wheel, you can follow the following instructions. If you have a 4 spoke steering wheel, you will not be able to get the speedo through the spokes, so instead you will have to loosen (but not remove) two more screws securing the steering column and lower it.
If you don't want to remove the speedo completely through the steering wheel, you can still follow the first two photos to loosen it and the with your hands feel the bulb holders at the back and replace accordingly. It's a bit tricky, but possible. Quote:
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Jul 20th, 2013, 15:31 | #3 |
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Thanks for that Gatos. Thats my sunday afternoon taken care of.
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Loosening the steering column
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Jul 6th, 2014, 11:22 | #5 |
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Jeez gatos I thought you had cats for pets lol,looks like a lion has been living in the scrap car m8 the steering wheel has been eaten lol.or was that brother rasher or the thong,next time they come to visit they need to be fed bacon,otherwise they do eat car interiors and household furniture no table manners.
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You will need a T30 torx Alternatively, if you do not want to remove the airbag and the steering wheel, there is another way that might be easier. Remove the cover in the drivers footwell And undo the 4 bolts holding the steering column. Undo them most of the way, but not remove them completely. This should allow the steering wheel to drop enough to remove the speedo
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Wow, this was alot more advanced than i thought it would be, poor design =(
I shall go ahead by loosening the screws in the footwell and see how it goes! I don't want to touch the airbag if i can avoid it |
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We are here to help if need be....
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Well, i quickly found out the steering wheel cover is in the way, it was already removed on your pictures so i didn't think of it, looks like a pain to remove? https://www.dropbox.com/s/vke9a2ohplg6sci/IMAG0184.jpg I am a little unsure of the easiest way to tackle this now, could it not be easier to lift the dashboard enough to pop it out? Or should i go by removing the airbag to give it enough space? Last edited by Alekpowah; Jul 6th, 2014 at 13:57. |
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