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    Question DIY changing instrument cluster bulbs. Battery ground must be disconnected @ battery?

    Is there a way to disconnect the ground under the hood? I don't want to lift my seats up. I understand if you pull the steering wheel with the battery still connected the SRS will stay lit forever...I don't want that. I will pull the steering wheel and then pull the cluster...

    I need to replace the gas gauge bulb, but I am certain I will replace the temp gauge bulb to while I'm in there.

    Thanks,
    chris
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    Look at the front of the rear seat passenger side. There is a plastic cover, remove that, remove the bolt, remove the ground cable from the bolt, battery disconnected
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    Thank you!
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