72 911 speedometer removal -help

[313green]

I'm removing the speedometer to have the odometer fixed. I have the 101 projects book. I've successfully removed the speedometer and detached the cable, but I don't know what to do with the 4or 5 wires in the back of the speedometer.

Do I remove them from the base of the speedometer? If so, how? Or do they come out with the speedometer?

Thanks for any advice

Mike

[313green]

[curiousone940]

Those wires are for the back lights...use a very thin, flat blade screwdriver and pry them out. They may be a little tight at first....apply a little lubricant and they'll eventually come out with some friendly persuasion.

[313green]

So u mean I pry out under the round, bronze colored washer-type pieces?

What about the wire that connects to the odometer reset?

Thanks very much!

[313green]

Got it! Thx so much!!

[86 911 Targa]

Originally Posted by 313green

Got it! Thx so much!!

Also, one more thing.

When you re-connect the wires,
connect the red power wire last,
with the ignition off.

The IC in you speedometer is no longer
easily available.

Good luck,

Gerry