replace dashboard light 97 corolla CE

[anitafagina]

My left two dashboard light just went out after 100150 miles of use on my 97 corolla CE. I unscrewed the top 2 screws directly above the instruments and that's the only two I see. The left vent pop loose, so I can flash a light in to see what's behind it and how to reach the back. It looked pretty cramped. Please help. Thanks, Anita

[KaMLuNg]

after u take out those two screws on the top that plastic frame should just come off... if not take a flat screwdriver and carefully ease it off.. then there should be the screws holding the cluster in...

[anitafagina]

Originally posted by KaMLuNg
after u take out those two screws on the top that plastic frame should just come off... if not take a flat screwdriver and carefully ease it off.. then there should be the screws holding the cluster in...

I got some diagram from the library. It looks like there are two clip-on at the bottom to hold the frame in. Now, I will need to remove the Cluster Finish Panel before reaching the Combination Meter? Are the light bolbs inside the Combination Meter unit? (i.e. I will have to take the Combination Meter apart?) Will that reset things or touch things which I may mess things up? I don't want to set off the airbags...Thx

[KaMLuNg]

when u get the cluster out just diconnect all the harnesses in the rear the bulbs should plug straight into the back of the cluster...