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How to Remove the Instrument Cluster of a Fiat Punto

Model: Fiat Punto 176, MK 1 - Years 1993-1999
Part: Instrument cluster

How do you remove the instrument cluster of a Fiat Punto? Follow these steps to disassemble the parts: unscrew the screws in the plastic covers of the steering wheel and remove the trim from the instrument cluster (if necessary for disassembly). Unscrew the securing screws of the instrument cluster; after removing the screws, pull the piece out of the dashboard and disconnect the power connector located at the back of the instrument cluster. Install a new piece or replace the LEDs/bulbs in the cluster and reassemble it. Finally, reverse the steps for reassembly.

Updated on 10 March 2026 by ScegliAuto

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