Dodge Repair: 2004 Dodge Ram - instrument panel light bulb replacement, dodge ram truck, top screws


Question
I a question about my 2004 Dodge Ram truck.  The light behind the gas gauge on my instrument panel went out a while ago and I'd like to replace it. I can't figure out how to remove the instrument panel to get to where I need to replace the bulbs. Do you have any suggestions on how to remove the instrument panel so I can change the bulbs?

Answer
REMOVAL
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.

Remove the headlamp switch bezel. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/INSTRUMENT PANEL SWITCH BEZEL - REMOVAL)
Remove the center bezel. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/INSTRUMENT PANEL CENTER BEZEL - REMOVAL)
Remove the two top screws. (CLUSTER BEZEL)
Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent, separate the two lower clips.
Disengage the two top attachment bosses and remove the bezel.