Vauxhall Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Service Solution for Individual Replacement of Temperature and FuelGauges

The instrument assembly for the Omega - B allows the option of replacing the temperature and / or fuel gauges individually. However, as the speedometer pointer is extremely delicate, it must not be touched. For this reason, these spare pads are always accompanied by a protective cover which must be used to shield the speedometer and tachometer pointers.

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Detach 6 bolts (arrows) on the rear of the instrument assembly.

At the rear near the fuel and temperature gauges, insert two screwdrivers (size 2 - 3)

through the openings (section 1, arrows) and

position beside the contact screws on the base

of the plastic sleeve.

Use the screwdrivers (section 2, pos. 1) to carefully detach the centre contact pin (section arrow) by levering out of clip on each side.

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Loosen 6 clips (arrows).

Remove front frame (1), place protective cover over pointers immediately, loosen 4 screws on front (arrows).

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Carefully remove instrument from housing with pointers covered.

For this, apply screwdriver at points marked with arrows in illustration E 7010 and lift out unit.

Carefully separate connections for tachometer and speedometer.

Carefally separate points marked with arrows using a side cutter.

Illustration E 6926 shows the removal of the fuel gauge. Proceed analogously for removal of the temperature gauge.

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Break off fuel / temperature gauge as shown in illustration E 701 1.

Replace fuel and / or temperature gauge. After replacement, install in reverse order.

The spare parts are manufactured to fit perfectly. The broken edges do not have to be ground smooth.

Check that all connection plugs are correctly seated.