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Old Nov 25, 2014 | 01:11 PM
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Best Practices removing ICVR

I received my DC order this afternoon, so it's time to fix the gauges. Any tips or best practices removing the old ICVR? I am hoping not to have to replace the circuit "board".


 
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Old Nov 25, 2014 | 01:21 PM
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Originally Posted by dstraw
I received my DC order this afternoon, so it's time to fix the gauges. Any tips or best practices removing the old ICVR? I am hoping not to have to replace the circuit "board".


I don't think I understand your question but, I took two of those clusters apart this weekend and the circuit portion was relatively easy to remove. Neither printed circuits were damaged in the process.
 
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Old Nov 25, 2014 | 01:23 PM
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Does it just unsnap from the circuit board?
 
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Old Nov 25, 2014 | 01:24 PM
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I need to do this on my 85. Are they pretty
much the same as what is pictured here?
 
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Old Nov 25, 2014 | 01:28 PM
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Yes

Originally Posted by dstraw
Does it just unsnap from the circuit board?


Remove the small screw pictured in your photo. That is the only place it is actually hard mounted. the rest of the printed board is just pressed over plastic pins. Just be gentle and it will come right up.
 
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Old Nov 25, 2014 | 01:39 PM
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Thanks!!!

Does the Spedo Cable just push back in the metal fitting?


 
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Old Nov 25, 2014 | 04:04 PM
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Originally Posted by dstraw
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Does the Spedo Cable just push back in the metal fitting?


Yes, just line up the inner cable and snap into place.
 
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Old Nov 25, 2014 | 04:08 PM
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I replaced the ICVR no problems. I used a "y" shaped plastic interior trim tool to unsnap it.
 
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Before



After



Now to reinstall it.
 
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Old Nov 26, 2014 | 08:44 AM
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Looks brand new! Great job! I need to do this to mine.

David
 
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Old Nov 26, 2014 | 10:23 AM
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Nice work.

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After



Now to reinstall it.

Pretty easy upgrade huh? I did the switch last weekend. I actually removed the full gauge cluster and went to the one with the idiot lights. I have a nice set of triple gauges and the new wiring harness did not support the ammeter anyways. Good job, your cluster looks brand new!
 
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All gauges are working!!!!

 
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