How do u remove glass covering the gauges on 1998 malibu

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reydemx - 13 Dec 2004 19:30 GMT

My gas needle is messed up and i have to fix it but the glass is the way ,
anyone know how to remove it?

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f/256 - 18 Dec 2004 17:42 GMT

> My gas needle is messed up and i have to fix it but the glass is the way ,
> anyone know how to remove it?

According to my Haynes Repair Manual: turn off theft lock audio feature,
disconnect negative of the battery, disable air bag system, remove 2 screws
securing the bezel at the top, then use a trim removal tool or flat
screwdriver with tip taped to pry around all the edge of the instrument
bezel, disconnect electric connectors.

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reydemx - 22 Dec 2004 07:26 GMT

yea i have the hayned book too but it doesnt tell u how to remove the clear
plastic on the gages. i took everything off and i tried removing it but it
looked like it wanted to crack so i didnt go on.

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racegirlfor1 - 28 Dec 2004 14:07 GMT

i had this happen on my 97 malibu...
i just took a large paperclip and bent it straight and then where you push
in to clear the mileage stick it in that hole on the dash and i was able to
flip it so it went to the way it was suppose to be... be careful though not
to scratch the inside... but a large paperclip should do the trick

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reydemx - 10 Jan 2005 19:42 GMT

thanx a lot racegirlfor1, the paperclip worked took me lik 10 seconds i
appreciate it

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