Have a '96 V6 Accord 4dr and would like to replace a bulb in the dash. My Haines auto repair manual says to begin by removing the six bezel screws including one in the left vent opening. A close scrutiny of the left vent with a flashlight reveals no such screw and wonder if this manual is to be trusted as it includes other models? It suggests further that when the screws are removed that said bezel be pulled up sharply to release it from the remaining clamps. I am concerned that such a move might damage the trip meter that has a little push type reset rod extending through the dash and wonder if it can simply be unscrewed and removed prior to removal of the bezel? I am aware that much else must be removed in order to get to the bezel screws but hesitate to go to the trouble wondering about the bezel question. Have experience removing dashes from GM vehicles but we had more detailed manuals for each model from the manufacturer published each year and kept on file for use whenever needed.
Hope somebody out there can suggest a solution as it is largely a labor operation that could be quite expensive if taken to a dealer.

 

You really should get your manual from:

www.helminc.com

The Helm-Honda books are worth every penny.
I have the Haines for my 97 S-10 and going past regular tune-ups it kinda sucks. I have the Mitsu Dealer book on CD for my wife's car and it sucks too (blame mitsu), trust me unlike some books the Helm Honda books are worth every penny and are at a reasonable price too.
Figure around 50-60 bucks.

 

I think all 5g are the same. You have to take out the dimmer switch, cruise control and rear defrost out (they just pop out) and there are ( I think?!) three screws behind those three and three more in the temp panel and from there you can get to the dash.
I believe the bulbs in the dash are v1.5 or something like that??
hope this helps

 

DownLowAcc;
Thanks for your input. As soon as I resolve the trip meter rod issue I believe I will attempt the bulb replacement.
thekrohn

 

MrChad;
Have emailed Helm-Honda Books in order to learn which of there publications contains the instrument cluster removal information I require and its availability.
Thanks for your input.
thekrohn

 

http://www.andrews.edu/~johnsonm/howto/indiglos.html

That is an explanation on how to take apart the dashboard to install indiglo overlays. I'm sure it will help for your application

 

Klatu;
Have printed a copy of the "How To" which will be a great help to me with my project.
Thanks a bunch,
thekrohn

 

i split my instrument cluster bezel in half accidently trying to pry it loose.. wut an idiot...!!

 

took out my gage cluster in my 2003 accord...here are some pics. still can't "twist" the bulbs out. any help?? im trying to replace bulbs/LEDs with blue ones. thanks

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