Volvo Repair: Instrument Panel Light, quartz clock, instrument cluster


Question
QUESTION: I have an instrument panel light out on the left side over the quartz clock.  How do I get to it to change it?  Is it something I can do, or should I take it and have it done?

Thanks,
Martin

ANSWER: What year and model?

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QUESTION: Sorry about that...it's a 1989 240 DL

Answer
There are two bulbs that illuminate the instrument cluster.They are readily available at the dealer, they might even be nice enough to print you off a pic of the instrument cluster.Doesn't hurt to ask...
Remove the instrument cluster:
Pull off headlight switch knob and dimmer knob
Pull out the cover behind knobs
Pull off the covers on the right side of instrument cluster
Remove the four screws securing the instrument cluster
Pull out the instrument cluster far enough to get your hand back there
Disconnect all wires from the back of instrument cluster
Pay attention to where the wires go
Remove instrument cluster,replace bulbs,reverse procedure