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DIY: How to Remove and Disassemble the Gauge Cluster on a 95-04 Toyota Tacoma (VIDEO)

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by ProStreetDriver, Jul 11, 2020.

  1. Jul 11, 2020 at 10:14 PM
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    ProStreetDriver

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    Video tutorial on how to remove the gauge cluster on first generation Toyota Tacoma. You may notice some variations between the years, this is a 2001. The reason for removing the cluster is that my temperature started acting up again, so I’m looking into a common problem for these trucks. The same issue can cause a faulty fuel gauge too.

    https://youtu.be/S9bhcQat6Hs
     
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  2. Jul 12, 2020 at 1:04 AM
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    Nicely edited for time efficiency. Did cleaning the terminals and tightening the screws solve the problem?
     
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  3. Jul 12, 2020 at 7:36 AM
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    That's a really good tutorial. I've been into my two Gen 1 IPs multiple times, yet still learned some tips. I like the idea of the paperboard wedges to help get the gauge cluster lens off.
     
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  4. Jul 12, 2020 at 9:55 AM
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    Thank you! Yep, it solved the problem. Been driving around for over a year without a temp gauge lol. Was installing a head unit so I figured it was the perfect opportunity to pull the cluster too.

    Thank you!
     
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