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Old Apr 7, 2009 | 11:06 AM
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Instrument Cluster Removal

I am trying to take off my instrument panel cluster in the dashboard but I can't seem to get the wiring harness and throttle cable off. Can anyone help me with the correct way of disconnecting these?
 
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Old Apr 7, 2009 | 01:10 PM
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You either mean the shift pointer cable or the speedometer cable. The throttle cable does not go to the instrument panel cluster in the dashboard.
What year are we talking about?
 
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Old Apr 7, 2009 | 03:23 PM
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1983 f-250 l6
 
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Old Apr 7, 2009 | 03:32 PM
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OK now what cable?
 
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Old Apr 7, 2009 | 03:37 PM
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Sorry Speedo cable and the 4" wire harness.
 
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Old Apr 7, 2009 | 03:54 PM
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Originally Posted by TheWingnut
Sorry Speedo cable and the 4" wire harness.
If you look at the speedometer cable, you will see the white plastic retainer. It is round but it has an irregular side to it. press down on the irregular side toward the center, while pulling it from the speedometer head. It should pull right out without any resistance.

On the wiring harness connector, you will see two tabs on each end of the connector. Press both of these toward the center at the same time, while pulling it out of the cluster back.

Hope this helps.

BTW, Nice 1983 Explorer in your avatar.
 
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Thanks Mang, I will try that.
 
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Old Apr 7, 2009 | 05:32 PM
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Awesome that worked perfect!
 
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