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Correct way to remove gauges/Hypertech Inline speedo Cal. install

Discussion in '2.5 Gen TRD Pro (2014-2021)' started by jdm ctr '00, Jan 27, 2016.

  1. Jan 27, 2016 at 7:55 AM
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    Sorry but I have been looking and can't find a how to on removal of our gauges. I just don't want to crack or break clips. Any help would be appreciated.

    Thank you
     
  2. Jan 27, 2016 at 8:08 AM
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    You need to take the entire dash out. It's a risk you'll have to take if you're doing it yourself.
     
  3. Jan 27, 2016 at 8:47 AM
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    lol Does the hood and rear bumper need to come off also?
     
  4. Jan 27, 2016 at 8:48 AM
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    No.
     
  5. Jan 27, 2016 at 8:50 AM
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    On a serious note, I know it's easy but I just wanted to make sure.
     
  6. Jan 27, 2016 at 8:52 AM
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    Easy is subjective. I wouldn't trust myself, but that's me haha.
     
  7. Jan 27, 2016 at 8:53 AM
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    lol come on :broccoli:
     
  8. Jan 27, 2016 at 10:47 AM
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  9. Jan 27, 2016 at 10:54 AM
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    Here are some pics from when i did mine.
     
  10. Jan 27, 2016 at 11:20 AM
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    I didn't have any issues with the clips on mine. From my experience, using Brian's 3rd picture above, my steering column got quite a few scratches from the bottom of the instrument gauges. It slides around when you're trying to remove the plug from the back of the instrument cluster.
     
  11. Jan 27, 2016 at 12:54 PM
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    @csuviper thanks for the pictures. I guess I'll tackle it soon. It almost looks like the black plastic around my gauges will pop off once I remove the two screws from the top(without taking anything else off).

    @N8Dizzle Thanks for the heads up.
     
  12. Jan 27, 2016 at 8:28 PM
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    Correct
     
  13. Jan 27, 2016 at 8:32 PM
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    Also, if you haven't already planned on it, keep the usb cable plugged in for future updates and hide in a convenient location.
     
  14. Jan 27, 2016 at 10:34 PM
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    Thanks I was planning on the USB left intact. I was just able to get the hypertech CD. It shows exactly how to take the dash apart.
     

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  15. Jan 28, 2016 at 9:57 PM
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    No one told me this before i completed mine even though someone, cough (Sean) did his before me.
     

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