1986 TR Changing Dashboard Instrument Lights

I did this. You will need to remove the steering wheel first, and for that a special tool is required.

Next you remove the upper and lower plastic covers off the steering wheel column. Be careful, they are fragile.

Unplug the two connectors under the dash which lead up to the gages. They were hidden behind the speaker box on my car (‘87).

There is one lock nut at the bottom of the gages, in front, just above the column. Then I believe the gage console should come free. There are two tabs toward the back of it that have to be clear before it can come up, you push toward the windshield and up.

The old thread on LED replacement bulbs is no longer accurate. Just replace them all with either white or red ones, a ten pack of each should get you where you need to be. Let me know when you get to that point and I’ll dig up the part numbers.

 

You shouldn't need to remove steering wheel. Put the steering wheel all the way down. Remove the 7mm nut holding small trim panel. Then there is two 10mm nuts holding the speedometer/tach pod. Disconnect three wiring plugs under dash. Swing up pod and remove. Search my posts on hear for more accurate info!

 

Thank you for setting the record straight, lol. My memory wasn't that good. I'd still recommend removing the steering wheel for one reason: the VIN plate on top of the column surround. You don't want to damage that or the surrounds while removing the cluster and there's not a ton of room. That said if you can do it without removing the wheel, awesome!

 

Yes it connects behind the dash where to the climate control sensor. I don't see a knee pad. Anyway if you get up behind the dash with a mirror you will see where it goes. It attaches to the dash back face close to the sensor outlet. I removed my whole dash last winter. I wrote up a forum on it. search the forums with my postings.

 

There’s no knee pad bc its an ‘86. I believe that blower motor is for the thermostat sensor located on the left corner dash piece.

 

yes

 

When I had a Tach going nuts, I dropped my speedo cluster off at Hollywood Speedometer. They fixed it pronto and replaced all the bulbs at my request for about $220 back in 2012. I understand the temptation for LED's but love the warm glow of original lamps. Personal taste.

 

However behind the speaker panel where the 3x instrument loom connectors are located, a small Bosch fan blower was just dangling! Any idea where this lives and goes into exactly? Assume it's a blower fan for the cabin climate control system?
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The blower fan attaches to the underside near where its hanging from. There is a bracket mounted under the dash and a rubber band that looks like an o-ring wraps around the fan. This is a PITA to put back as it also needs to connect to the piping. If you can contort yourself by lying on your back with your head suck in the footwell you will be able to put it back. I would take a picture but my back is killing me right now Let me know if you find where it goes and if not I'll post a picture next week
Jeff

 

Four bolts, remove the seat, easier on the back!

 

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