DIY CG/CH Cluster Change (w/ pics for the visual learners)

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Welcome all to Catchy Tuts! On the very first episode of this new show we teach you all how to change your trusty cluster lights in your lovely Mitsubishi Lancer CG/CH's! (Terms & Conditions apply)

It's actually rather simple was my first attempt at changing clusters ever or removing parts of the dash so I think I did alright.

Tools required:
Screw Driver
New "Neo Wedge" Wide Angle T5/T10 LED's (Please check how many you need and what type before purchase)
Hands ;)
Self
Two Cookies and a Cold drink (Only use when instructed!)

Rightio may as well start off with the speedo clusters and how to get to them.

1. First unscrew the two screws located on the shroud.



2.Then remove the shroud by simply pulling it out, can use a bit of force as all these parts are in nice and tight ;)



3.Next unscrew all the screws attaching the speedo to the rest of the inner dash and unclip the glass covering off of the gauge front as it makes it much easier to remove the unit then.





4.Now take out the unit and don't be afraid to fiddle and use a bit of force to get it out as it is a bit awkward in order to do so! Also don't forget to unplug the plugs connected to the back of the unit and make sure to grab the plastic not the wires of the plug!



5.Unscrew the screws holding in the back covering of the unit and then take the cover off. Now you can actually get to the clusters (the blue things in the picture) out and replace with new ones, to do so simple twist and pull out and do reverse to put back in :). I am not quite sure but I believe that these clusters are T10's so get Neo Wedge WIDE ANGLE T10's of your colour choice. (wide angle because otherwise the lighting isn't spread out and you get bright spots which looks shiet!)

6. Simply plug the wires back into the back of the unit and test to see if new clusters work, if they do simply place everything back in same way you took out :) That was a cluster replacement well done! Grab a cookie and come back ready to start on the air con etc... clusters.

Air Con etc. Clusters! (I use a manual air con control so if you have auto air con than it may be slightly different)

1. Pull the dials off of the controls.



2. Unscrew the screws that were underneath the dials and also remove you head unit before the next step to make it much easier.



3.Now use slight force to remove the dash facing. You do have to use a bit of force due to the style of clips that hold it in place.



4.Next step unscrew the screws holding the clear cover over the top of the controls panel and then pull out the circuit board after unplugging the plugs connected to the circuit board.



5.Simply locate the clusters and twist and pull to remove. Then replace with new ones! Simple as that! Now plug in the back plug and test to see if works! Now place everything back in! Now once again if I am not mistaken I believe these are T5 clusters so buy once again Neo Wedge WIDE ANGLE T5 bulbs of your colour choice! :D




That was it guys! Well done, you can now go grab a nice cold drink and another cookie in your success with changing the clusters in your car. :D

On the next episode of Catchy Tuts, we change the number plate lights and dome lights!
 
Re: DIY CG/CH Cluster Change (w/ pics for the visual learner

Your stereo wiring... please tell me its at least soldered?
 
Re: DIY CG/CH Cluster Change (w/ pics for the visual learner

i think the blubs are called "neo wedges" not normal wedge type like the ce/cc as the bulb don't pull out of the base.
it also makes it easier to lower the steering wheel with the handle underneath so the cluster will come out easier.
 
Re: DIY CG/CH Cluster Change (w/ pics for the visual learner

Nice effort on the DIY, keep up the good work :thumbup:
 
Re: DIY CG/CH Cluster Change (w/ pics for the visual learner

magnats said:
i think the blubs are called "neo wedges" not normal wedge type like the ce/cc as the bulb don't pull out of the base.
it also makes it easier to lower the steering wheel with the handle underneath so the cluster will come out easier.

Yeah you are correct they are NEO Wedges so I shall have to edit that in somewhere.

Funny thing is that was the lowest the steering wheel could go.... :p

mmc77 said:
Nice effort on the DIY, keep up the good work :thumbup:

Cheers! There is more to come when I change the other lights on the car! :thumbup:
 
Re: DIY CG/CH Cluster Change (w/ pics for the visual learner

Skippy said:
Your stereo wiring... please tell me its at least soldered?

Not sure I am not brave enough to look underneath all the cables that the original owner did... Going to have to when I put my new HU in though... if not I can easily solder them :)
 
Re: DIY CG/CH Cluster Change (w/ pics for the visual learner

how do u know which type is for your car? i got a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer GLI
 
Re: DIY CG/CH Cluster Change (w/ pics for the visual learner

T10's are what you need for CE's dennisdwiky
 
Re: DIY CG/CH Cluster Change (w/ pics for the visual learner

dennisdwiky said:
how do u know which type is for your car? i got a 2001 Mitsubishi Lancer GLI
There is another whole DIY for the CE's. Read that thread.
 
Re: DIY CG/CH Cluster Change (w/ pics for the visual learner

hey guys ok so ive got an 03 ch ive read different things about what type bulbs are used in the aircon dials is it T5 or T10? also are the speedo bulbs the same? I know you said T5 just making sure cheers guys.
 
Re: DIY CG/CH Cluster Change (w/ pics for the visual learner

Any ideas what bulb sizes and numbers id need for a ch VRX? anyone done or got any links/photos of the bulbs?
 
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