How do I remove the rev counter to change bulb?

[marc4st]

Please will some one let me know how to remove the rev counter so I can access and change a blown bulb in it?

I can pull it out as far as the steering wheel cowling.

Do I need to remove the steering wheel / cowling and if so how?

Cheers, Marc

 

[Mark Elder]

It's just a push fit, so in theory you grab the rim and twist and pull - but the rev counter (being largest) is worse one to remove - so take out a small and easier to access one (like the clock) and then push out other dials from behind.

This is just from reading other people's stories - have not had to do it yet myself!

 

[clyde]

You do have to remove the steering wheel to get the rev counter out Marc []. This is best left to a garage who can disable the airbag.

 

[dommorton]

If it's just a bulb that needs changing can't he just pop out one of the other gauges and feel behind the rev counter to change the bulb?

 

[burrow01]

ORIGINAL: clyde

You do have to remove the steering wheel to get the rev counter out Marc []. This is best left to a garage who can disable the airbag.

Hi, I am in the same situation as Mark, in that I've not actually done this myself, but my understanding is that you only have to remove the steering wheel if you have a Tiptronic - it can be done on a manual 993 without removing the wheel

Pete

 

[marc4st]

Thanks all

I can pull the rev counter out but it hits the cowling and looks like as a minimum the cowling needs to be removed.

I removed the speedo to see if I could access the bulbs from behind but had no luck accessing the rev counter bulbs.

I'd prefer not to reassemble the steering wheel airbag assembly myself as I can see the airbag needs to be removed to remove the wheel which is easy enough (ensure battery is disconnected). It's the reassembly I'm weiry of.

Cheers, Marc

 

[verysideways]

Don't forget, once you disconnect the battery you need to leave the airbag for at least 30 minutes before you start taking the airbag off...