Speedometer/tach glass replacement

Discussion in 'Volvo Forum' started by jayfarmlaw, Mar 12, 2021.

  1. jayfarmlaw

    jayfarmlaw Bobtail Member

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    it was cracked when I got the truck, but I'm tearing into it this weekend. Any tips or tricks to get to the glass? thanks in advance for your response.
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  3. jayfarmlaw

    jayfarmlaw Bobtail Member

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    Ended up replacing all three panes with Lexan from Lowes. Less than $10. Pretty straight forward, the only catch is removing the plastic bezel. The factory tabs go into the mounting holes and it looks like they are melted in place like rivets. I had to cut the tops off to seperate. I just used super glue on the tabs to put it back together.

    All in all, a pretty easy job. Now to send it off to have the pins re-soldered so the fuel gauge, blinker indicators, air buzzers, and back lights will work all the time.

    Jay
     
  4. RocketScott

    RocketScott Medium Load Member

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    Glad you got it fixed. Lexan will be fine for a while but will eventually get scratched up or discolor

    A local glass shop should be able to cut replacements. When I took my speedo apart to solder the connector back to the board I broke the glass. My local glass shop cut me a new one for $10
     
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