instrument cluster removal

[Garys1969RR]

Is it easier to remove the lower dash pad first before removing the instrument cluster? 69 RR. I had a hard time last time I pulled a cluster. Seems like the prob is the switch panel that has to be removed first. Removing the lower dash pad would make it easy to get the switch panel off.

 

[bigmanjbmopar]

No at least not for me I take out the switch panel and the the cluster comes right out, I have had a lot of practice with mine so i can get mine out in less than 10 min.

 

[68 HEMI GTS]

for me yes, but i like to take my time not to screw anything up. last time i pulled mine i just pulled the drivers bucket. pulled the lower pad and dropped the column. probably more than you need to do but i didn't break anything. that switch panel can be a bitch, its easier to get in and out with the pad loose.