Volvo 240/260 White Face Gauge Installation 1975-80 Models

These white faces are the product of years of research and experimentation. They are printed with a special printer using waterproof and UV resistant ink on high quality adhesive backed vinyl and then laminated with a high-quality, non-glare overlay. Follow these instructions closely and you will have a very nice looking set of gauges in your Volvo. Some of the ideas you see in these instructions were suggested by customers like yourself. If you have an idea that will help future Volvonuts with a smoother installation, please let me know.
Step 1: Removing the Instrument Cluster
First, you will need to remove your dash gauge pod. It’s a very simple procedure. The photo below shows the removal of the steering wheel. This was done for photo purposes and is NOT REQUIRED, although it makes access a little better. You will need to disconnect the speedometer cable from the back of the speedometer. To remove the speedo cable, look under the driver’s side dash area and remove the plastic fasteners which hold the black cloth cover under the dash (1/4 turn counter-clockwise). There should also be a fat rubber band around the heater vent… remove it also. Now, lower the cloth cover.
You may now reach up to the back of the speedo and find a plastic retainer on the cable end which attaches to the speedo. This retainer needs to be twisted approximately 1/4 turn counter-clockwise to release the cable from the speedo. The cable may then be pulled free from the speedo.
NOTE: If you have trouble twisting the retainer, there may be a larger plastic “anti-tamper” collar on the speedometer back. This collar may be pried off with a screwdriver and discarded.
Now you can concentrate on the front of the dash. Start by removing the two Phillip’s screws that hold the plastic cover on top of your steering column. Lift up and pull the cover toward you to remove. The photo shows the cover already removed. With the cover removed, you will see two Phillip’s screws located under the front of the instrument cluster. Remove them. You will find the instrument cluster sort of wedged into the opening. To free it, reach your hand up under the dash (same area when you unhooked the speedo cable) and push the instrument cluster toward you. There are two spring metal tabs on top of the cluster housing that hold it snug. Push toward you until the cluster pops out.

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