Hey all,

1998 S70 150k, I'm back in town so maybe I can get back on here sometimes. Anyways, how bad a job is it to replace one of the dash speedometer panel lights? I have one burnt out, it's blacking out half of the speedo on the left, half the tach on the right side. Anybody had to do this job before, if so how big a pain the ace was it?? Nice to be back home again!!

 

Im, afraid I cant answer your question, but I am eagerly waiting the answer as I need to decide whether or not to put custom LED's in it.

 

You have to remove the entire top of the dash to replace the bulbs.

 

Dont know if this is too much help but here is the broad stroke at the process.

INTERIOR
Instrument Panel and Pad REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the windshield wiper arms and cowl panel.
3. Remove the outer dashboard retaining bolts.
4. Remove the steering wheel.

CAUTION
Some models covered by this manual are equipped with a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), which uses an air bag. Whenever working near any SRS components, such as the impact sensors, air bag module, steering column or instrument panel, disable the SRS, as described in Section 6.

5. Remove the knee bolster panel under the steering column.
6. Remove the steering column covers.
7. Remove any applicable steering column electrical connectors.
8. Remove the steering column retaining bolts and lower the column to the floor.
9. Remove the side demister vents.
10. Detach the dash speaker grilles and remove the speakers.
11. Remove the panel vents.
12. Remove the glove box.
13. Remove the heater control panel.
14. Remove the radio.
15. Remove the center console.
16. Unfasten the dashboard mounting screws.
17. Remove the dashboard from the vehicle.






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That is to remove the entire dash.
He only needs to remove the top section.

 

Ok here is another try hope this helpss more

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Open the glove compartment.
3. Disconnect the glove compartment swing-down arms from the glove compartment door.
4.Remove the screws attaching the glove compartment lining and remove the lining.

CAUTION
Refer to the SRS (air bag) system Safety Precautions listed earlier in this section.

5. Disconnect the passenger side air bag module.
6. Remove the 4 screws over the glove compartment, and under the air bag module.
7. Remove the screws over the instrument cluster.
8. Remove the panel vents.
9. Remove the side demister vents.
10. Remove the retaining screws behind the vents.
11. Remove the dash speaker grilles and remove the speakers.
12. Remove the dash panel retaining screws under each speaker grille.

CAUTION
Refer to the SRS (air bag) system Safety Precautions listed earlier in this section for proper handling and storage.

13. Remove the instrument panel cover with the attached passenger side air bag module.
14. Undo the retaining clips on the instrument cluster.
15. Lift the instrument cluster away from the dashboard.
16. Unfasten the connectors on the back of the cluster and remove the cluster.

To install:
17. If any light bulbs need to be replaced on the instrument cluster, simply twist the bulb(s) 1/4 turn counterclockwise and remove. Install and twist the replacement bulb(s) clockwise.
18. Attach the connectors on the back of the cluster assembly.
19. Position the instrument cluster into place and connect the retaining clips.
20. Place the instrument panel cover into place and install the retaining screws.
21. Install the vents, dash speakers, and grilles.
22. Install the air bag module retaining screws.
23. Plug in the air bag module connector.
24. Install the glove compartment lining and lid.
25. Connect the negative battery cable.





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Thats close enough the S70 is slightly different but not that much.

 

Ty guys, I really appreciate the help, and great photos. That's very helpful to me. That looks like an all dayer. Whew hoo! lol