By "instrument panel", I'm referring to the single unit in the dashboard -- directly in front of the steering wheel -- that houses the water temperature, tachometer, speedometer and fuel gauge (and all the tiny "idiot" lights).

To remove it, you'll need a medium sized Phillips screwdriver.

1. Lower the steering collumn to it's lowest position.

2. Remove the 2 screws that hold the black trim panel in. These screws are recessed into the top of the panel.

3. With the screws removed, pull the black trim panel directly towards you.

4. Remove the 4 screws that hold the instrument panel in place. They're located at the top and bottom corners of the panel.

5. With the screws removed, gently pull the instrument panel towards you and unplug the 4 harnesses that plug into the back of the panel.

6. With the panel removed, turn it over and you'll see cluster of small knobs that plug into the circuit board on the back.

7. Somewhere close the bottom, on the side nearest the gas gauge, you'll find the bulb socket that corresponds to the low-gas "warning" light. It's a trial and error process; I don't remember which one it is. Basically, the point is to check the bulbs to make sure they aren't burned out.

8. [Like I said earlier...] The bulbs plug into a knob-like plastic holder that screws into the back of the instrument panel. To remove them, twist clockwise about 1/2 a turn or so.

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Once you've found the burned-out bulb (if there is one), remove it and buy a replacement. Plug the new bulb back in and reverse the instructions to reassemble the car.