How do i remove the instrument cluster of the 1996 buick skylark

SOURCE: instrument cluster removal 2001 buick century

You have to remove the dash but it is VERY simple to do.

Remove the fuseblock cover on the end of the dash on the passenger's side.
Once removed, remove the screw holding on the end of the dash.
Now, next to the glove box, to the right, remove the one screw on the bottom. Then remove this panel by pulling it out (it will now be held on by two clips at the top.)
Now, looking at the temperature control cover, remove the two screws from the bottom of this. Pull it off. It also is held on by two clips.
Now, below the steering wheel, remove the one screw from this panel (on the right). On the left there is a "plug" holding it in place, Pop out this plug. I think there are a couple of clips now holding this on at the top.
Now that you have all of that pulled out, pop the dash out. At worse, it is held in with clips.
Now that you have this out, there are four screws holding in the instrument panel. Take out these four screws. You will find one electrical cable connected to the cluster. Pop that off of the cluster and you now have the entire instrument cluster in your hands.

I've had to take mine out to figure out why my gear indicator/odomiter would not illuminate (Buick told me it was a light). I can see where this encased LED has a short (black mark). It is soldered onto the board. Looks like I have to purchase a repaired board.

I hope this helps.

SOURCE: instrument cluster 2001 buick century

It comes off from the front. Open the front passenger side door and remove the fuse panel access door on the right hand side of the dash. There`s 1 screw to remove frome the dash cover and then pull the cover off. It`s easiest to work the top out and then lift up and out. Then there are 4 screws that hold the instrument cluster in place, remove them and pull it out andf you`ll have access to the bulbs.

Once you do it you`ll find you can pull the ****** out in 5 or 10 minutes.

SOURCE: Removal of serpentine belt on a 1996 Buick automobile?

check if it has a tensioner, it look like a useless pully and put a breaker bar on it and pull it and the belt should loosen up, if theres no tensioner the alternator should have bolts to loosen up the belts.

Greg Bernett

• 2993 Answers
• Posted on Jul 23, 2009

SOURCE: Need to remove the dashboard bezel and instrument

Regal 1988–94 MODELS

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the instrument panel pad:
3. Carefully pry the speaker grilles and disconnect the Daytime Running Lamp sensor if equipped.
4. Remove the screw under each speaker grille.
5. Remove the screws at the lower edge of the instrument panel pad.
6. Remove the pad by lifting the front and pulling toward you to release it.
7. Remove the speakers
8. Remove the instrument cluster.
9. Remove the glovebox.
10. Remove the right side sound insulator.
11. Remove the climate control system switch panel and sound system controls.
12. Remove the English/Metric switch.
13. Remove the lights switches.
14. Remove the cassette deck or compartment that replaces it if not equipped. Remove the ashtray and bracket.
15. Remove the ALDL connector and allow it to dangle below the instrument panel.
16. Remove the parking brake release handle and allow it to dangle below.
17. Remove the remote radio receiver.
18. Remove the steering column trim plate and lower the steering column.
19. Remove 7 bolts holding the carrier (5 at the top and 2 at the bottom). Remove the 2 bolts above the steering column.
20. Remove the 5 screws holding the main air duct.
21. Remove the 3 nuts holding the conduit. Two are above the glovebox and the other is through the cassette/compartment opening.
22. Disengage 9 clips holding the wiring harness.
23. Have a helper assist you, and remove the instrument panel assembly from the vehicle. To install:
    
24. Carefully install the instrument panel to the vehicle. Be sure to clear all wiring, etc.
25. Engage the clips holding the wiring harness.
26. Install the 3 nuts holding the conduit.
27. Install the screws holding the main air duct.
28. Install the bolts holding the carrier.
29. Secure the steering column and install the trim plate.
30. Install the remaining components in the reverse of the removal procedure.
31. Connect the negative battery cable and check all items in the instrument panel for proper operation.

Ricky Peters

• 2620 Answers
• Posted on Oct 18, 2012

SOURCE: 1996 Buick Skylark Instrument cluster going crazy

Faulty instrument panel.These GM cars are well known for this.You will need to replace the panel.