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How to Change the Dashboard Instrument Cluster Bulbs on a Land Rover Defender

Model: Land Rover Defender MK 5 - Years 1983-1990
Part: Instrument panel light

Discover how to remove and replace the dashboard instrument cluster bulbs on a Land Rover Defender by following these simple steps. First, get inside the vehicle and start removing the instrument cluster; to do this, unscrew the mounting screws located on the sides, as shown in the video. Next, remove the bulb holders along with the bulbs, replacing the old bulbs with new ones; insert them in the correct orientation and reassemble the instrument cluster onto the dashboard, connecting the electrical wires, following the video tutorial to the end!

Updated on 21 May 2026 by ScegliAuto

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