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Old 04-26-2011, 07:59 AM
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How do I remove...?

...the auxiliary gages (i.e. "BOOST" and "VOLTS") besides the tach.??? I have noticed thay are a bit crooked and want to re-install them aligned straight. Do they just pop-out of the bezel, or do I need to remove the whole "shebang" (tach, split the column cover halfs etc.) and pushe them from behind???

any help appreciated.

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Old 04-26-2011, 02:18 PM
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Are you referring to the after market gauges that hook up to the back of the tach on the steering column? I have the chrono package on my MCS and have not added any Boost or Volt.

I own the Bentley Manual and am happy to look up and display any pages that would be helpful to you.....

If you are into DIY with your MINI, $75 is the best investment you can make in Bentley Publishers.
 
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Old 04-26-2011, 05:19 PM
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If these are Craven pods, the gauges are held in place by a single set screw each.
 
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Thanks for the replies, but I'm referring to the factory auxiliary gage kit. You could order your car with these from factory back in '05...

http://new.minimania.com/web/item/NMI7625/InvDetail.cfm
 
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Old 04-27-2011, 12:51 PM
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the minimania page you refeence contains a link to the original install instructions . . .

from those it appears the ga' just pressed into the mount. No set screw involved ... so unless someone decided to add some glue along the way . . .
 
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Capt bj is right, the gages just press in. A little tug and the gages will pop out.
 
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