How to remove cluster from 1987 300z - 1987 Nissan 300ZX

You can't remove the speedo its a fixed unit you need to replace the entire instrument cluster.
To remove the cluster
lower the steering wheel to its lowest position
get 2 flat knives or screwdrivers and insert them at the bottom of the cluster and prise it up.
remove the cluster slightly and disconnect the wiring plug.
you can now fully remove the cluster.

If your speedo has stopped working it may be the stepper motor needs replacing there are companies on the Web that will do this you send them the cluster as due to the electronics in the cluster I wouldn't recommend doing this yourself.

note citroen will replace the entire cluster and not the stepper so don't take it there as it will cost a fortune.

hint look on ebay if you need a new cluster.

Remove the 2 screws from the center cluster lower finish panel and remove the center cluster lower finish panel.

Remove the 4 screws from the lower edge of the instrument cluster finish panel.
Using a screwdriver, carefully pry rearward on the instrument cluster finish panel to release the clips and remove the instrument cluster finish panel.

Remove the 4 screws from the instrument panel cluster carrier. Disconnect the electrical connector and remove instrument cluster.

Reverse procedure to install.

Which light is out? Is it an instrument cluster light, or one on the temperature or A/C cluster? It it's an instrument cluster light, here is the process: (I'm assuming the 99 is similar to the 98) Remove the bottom dash panel under the steering wheel, remove the instrument cluster cover around the steering column. This will reveal the screws that hold your instrument cluster cover in place. Remove this cover and you can then see and remove the 4 screws holding your instrument cluster in place. Pull your instrument cluster out, remove the main wire connector, then you have access to all the instrument cluster lights on the back side. Hopefully you remember which one is out!

Instrument Cluster -it could be a loose connection at the harness. REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Disable the SIR system. Refer to procedure outlined in this section.
3. Remove the cluster trim plate, as follows. Fig. 1: View of the cluster trim plate (1), instrument panel (2), dimmer switch lead (3), fog lamp switch (4), and mounting screws (5) - Chevrolet Malibu shown
   Fig. 2: View of the cluster trim plate screws (1), cluster trim plate (2), and instrument panel assembly (3) - Oldsmobile Cutlass shown
   
   1. Remove the bezel from the ignition switch. Fig. 3: Remove the bezel from the ignition switch
      
      
   2. Remove the screws fastening the cluster trim plate.
   3. Gently pry out the trim plate.
   4. Detach the hazard and instrument panel electrical connectors and remove the trim plate.
4. Remove the four screws attaching the instrument cluster to the dash panel.
5. Pull the cluster rearward and detach the electrical connections, then remove the cluster from the vehicle. Fig. 4: Exploded view of the instrument cluster assembly
   To install:
   
6. Attach the cluster electrical connectors and position the cluster into the instrument panel recess.
7. Install the screws into the instrument cluster and dash. Tighten the screws until fully driven, seated, not stripped.
8. Install the cluster trim plate, using the reverse of the removal procedure.
9. Enable the SIR system as outlined in this section.
10. Connect the negative battery cable.

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION Conventional Cluster Fig. 1: Remove the trim screw covers on the driver's and . . .
Fig. 2: . . . passenger side of the instrument cluster
Fig. 3: Remove the upper trim panel retaining screws
Fig. 4: Remove the headlight switch knob
Fig. 5: Detach the electrical connectors for the trim panel and remove it from the vehicle
Fig. 6: Remove the instrument cluster retaining screws from either side of the cluster
Fig. 7: Remove the transmission range indicator cable
Fig. 8: Slide the cluster out and detach the electrical connectors and . . .
Fig. 9: . . . . remove the instrument cluster from the vehicle

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. On 1989 vehicles, disconnect the speedometer cable. On 1989 Crown Victoria and Grand Marquis, remove the headlight switch knob and shaft assembly.
3. Remove the instrument cluster trim cover attaching screws and remove the trim cover.
4. Except 1992-98 Grand Marquis, remove the lower steering column cover retaining screws and remove the lower cover. On 1992-98 Grand Marquis, remove the knee bolster retaining screws and remove the knee bolster.
5. On all except 1992-98 Grand Marquis, remove the lower half of the steering column shroud.
6. Remove the screw holding the transmission range indicator column bracket to the steering column. Detach the cable loop from the pin and cane shift lever. Remove the column bracket from the column.
7. Remove the 4 cluster retaining screws. Disconnect the cluster feed plugs from the receptacle and remove the cluster assembly.
8. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.

Electronic Cluster NOTE: The electronics within the electronic instrument cluster are not serviceable. In the event of an electronic failure, the entire instrument cluster must be replaced or returned to the manufacturer for repair.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable and set the parking brake.
2. Unsnap the center moulding on the left and right sides of the instrument panel. Remove the steering column cover and column shroud.
3. Remove the knobs from the auto dim and auto lamp switches, if equipped. Remove the 13 screws retaining the instrument panel and pull the panel out.
4. Move the shift lever to the 1 position, if required, for easier access.
5. Detach the electrical connectors from the warning lamp module, switch module and center panel switches, if equipped.
6. Remove the instrument cluster carefully so as not to scratch the cluster lens. Detach the electrical connector from the front of the cluster.
7. Disconnect the transmission range indicator assembly from the cluster by carefully bending the bottom tab down and pulling the indicator assembly forward.
8. Pull the cluster out and detach the electrical connectors on the rear of the cluster. Remove the instrument cluster.
9. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.

the trim surrounding the cluster will be removed at first. Screws are surrounding this trim and needed to be removed
Next remove the retaining screws to the cluster. You may need to shift the shifter to low gear to remove the cluster. Block the rear tire when doing so
Gently remove the cluster and you will see the bulb sockets in the back. They simply unscrew out a half turn

Remove the 5 mounting screws from the instrument cluster trim plate and remove the trim plate. Remove the 4 mounting screws from the instrument panel face plate and remove the face plate.Remove the instrument light grid from the center of the cluster. From behind the instrument cluster reach behind the speedometer and disconnect the speedometer cable by releasing the tab. Pull the cluster forward just enough to detach the "check engine" light bulb from the center of the cluster. Remove the instrument cluster from the dashboard.

Hello, You can obtain a 2004 Ram Factory Service Manual with all of that information available from Promanuals.net. The reason why it may be so important is because right before the removal instructions the service manual has diagnostic instructions to try. There are numerous pages on removing the instrument cluster, and cluster bezel.

(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable. (For Airbag)

(2) Remove the cluster bezel from the instrument
panel. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/
CLUSTER BEZEL - REMOVAL).

(3) Remove the four screws that secure the instrument
cluster to the instrument panel structural support
(Fig. 5).

(4) Pull the instrument cluster rearward far
enough to access and disconnect the instrument
panel wire harness connectors for the cluster from
the connector receptacles on the back of the cluster
housing.

(5) Remove the instrument cluster from the instrument
panel.

Probably too late but I had the same problem yesterday. Try changing your battery. It sounds crazy but it worked for me.

1997 Thunderbird/Cougar Instrument Cluster Removal

1. Disconnect battery ground cable (14301).
   

1. Remove retaining screws and instrument panel reinforcement (017A28).
   

1. Remove retaining screws and instrument panel lower shield (045G02).
   

1. Make sure air bag system is properly disarmed. Remove fasteners holding steering column. Gently lower steering column.
   

1. Remove screws holding the instrument panel finish panel (044D70) and gently pry off.
   
   
   Instrument Panel Finish Panel
   
   

1. Remove four instrument cluster retaining screws. (Do not remove screws from the instrument cluster main lens (10887) and instrument cluster mask (10890)).
   

1. Slide the instrument cluster (10849) to the right of the instrument panel opening and disconnect the instrument panel harness from the back of the instrument cluster.
   

1. Remove the instrument cluster from the instrument panel (04320).
   

1997 Thunderbird/Cougar Installation

1. Follow removal procedure in reverse order.
   

1. Tighten instrument cluster retaining screws to 2-3 Nm (18-27 lb-in).