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Porsche Crest 911SC Dashboard Light Replacement

I need to replace the bulbs in the gauges on my 1978 911SC. I can get the gauges out of the dash easy enough, but does anyone have a trick for pulling out the bulbs?
I tried a small screwdriver in addition to trying to pull them straight out, but nothing will budge and I am afraid of breaking the housing.

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I think they are push-in and twist if memory serves.
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Pry under the metal lip. They come straight out.... no twisting.
Recommend the LED bulbs. Much brighter.
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Pry under the metal lip. They come straight out.... no twisting.
Recommend the LED bulbs. Much brighter.
+1 on LED
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Check out the LED’s instrument bulbs at Carmagic.

Carmagic, LED Lights for Classic Porsches

They made a significant difference to my night driving experience...I can actually read all the gauges again! 👍
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^^^^ what he said ^^^^^

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