A/C Control Panel Removal

ThaHarvester

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Hey guys,
Ever since I've owned my CE coupe, one of the LEDs in my A/C control panel seems to be dead - so half of the panel is lit up and the other half is dim. I went to the wreckers the other day to grab some parts, and had a look at how I might extract the control panel out of my car. Turns out it is harder than it looks. Are there any CE wizards that can help/provide any advice on how to remove and replace my control panel?
Cheers
 
If you’re jusy changing the bulbs, you can do it with the AC pannel installed. Just some long nose pliers and you’ll be sorted
 
If your having troubles using some needle nose plyers to reach up and behind the cluster to get the globes you can also remove the screws securing in the AC cluster and jiggle it off its plastic mounts to get more access, some 'persuasion' may be required.

Pulling out your stereo can help free up some room too

Just be careful you dont dislodge / kink the 2x cables that come off the back of the cluster that control the dials as they can be a kent to put back on.
 
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Thanks for your replies - I had a look at pulling the bulbs out, do they just twist and pull straight out? I gave it a crack but didn't really have the right tools, I'll try with a proper set of needlers when I next get the chance :)
 
im 97.3548% sure the T5 ones in the AC cluster pop-in/out but the T10 ones like in the speedo cluster require some twisting action
 
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