giguchan

Hey all,
I need to replace the blub that backlights my heat /A/C cluster
What i would like to know.. is the black trimplate(beige inerior) that has the radio/EQ (in my case).. does it just un snap? or are there any screws that i have to remove? or does the HEAT/AC cluster by it self just come out?
Thanks

Elton

remove all the knobs then gently pop it off

giguchan

Elton,
Thanks for the reply... You are talking about the Just the heater/ AC section? thanks.. i'll do this tomorow... The bulbs are standard? can get them at any auto parts store?
Thanks.

Elton

yes the heater part and i believe the bulbs are a #74

giguchan

Elton,
Thanks again for the reply.. i'll try it tomorow and see how i do... n i was almost ready to remove the entire trimplate. i'm glad that i dont have to.
thanks. gonna order me that k&n filter kit too.

Elton

i would hold out on that k&n filter and go with a true flow
http://www.autoanything.com/air-filt...0A1932920.aspx

giguchan

REALLY.... now that i ordered it already..
IS the TT really that much better? is it easier to install that the k&n? I went to the link you sent me... it's a lot cheaper.. or is that just the filter part? either way thanks for the reply.

DeathCougar

iTrader: (23)

i wouldn't waste the money at all. Those filters do nothing but clog up your AFM. They dont improve performance.

Thats the reason most of the guys on here dont bother with expensive "cold air intakes" and other such non-sense. The air intake gains are not worth the expense, OR the extra crap it lets into your engine.

giguchan

Thanks for the reply.
I should have asked that when i ordered the parts. I guess i can always cancel the order... Onquestion i had was what about STATE inspections? I'm in NY where we are so fourtuate to have state inspections. will it pass or fail insopections?

anyone have any insight on this? I know that CALIFORNIA they give you a lot of grief with this..
Thanks

DeathCougar

iTrader: (23)

Cold air intakes are 100% street legal, as are the drop in filters. They cannot make you remove them.

However, the ISR and Deckplate mods are NOT street legal, persay. In some areas, they will make you remove it or replace the air cleaner assy. generally with that rule it depends on how picky the state worker is being that day. A guy posted on here from CA, saying the Smog Nazis made him replace the air cleaner since it wasn't C.A.R.B. legal.

giguchan

Thanks for the tip. it should be here shortly... i might send it back and get the true flow instead.. i'm sure yet more research is needed.

giguchan

Elton,
I was able to change the bulb out . thanks for the guidance. However you said it was a 74 bulb, the bulb i pulled out only had the voltage on it.the book that the guy had said it was a 73 so i bought both... voltage is the same but one appears a touch brighter..and 2 other people i spoke with also said it was a 74..physically the original bulb is skinnier than the replacments- although the green rubber condom does fit. I dont want to it.
i'll see how it looks at night.
thanks again

giguchan

i meant i dont want to melt the green rubber condom... I mean with the heat and all..
we will see..
thanks.

giguchan

all fixed!!
Thanks to all who helped.