White Faced Gauges Installation

White faced gauges like the clear corners are not exactly useful but they do give your vehicle a nice look about them and does set your truck apart from the rest of the crowd. This article explains how to install them and what pitfalls to watch out for. This is not exactly a hard install just a tedious one. lots of patients will have to be used to get everything put together just the right way but in the end you will have a modification you can actually enjoy behind the wheel.

Items needed: Gauge set, Screwdriver with Torx Bit, 3M Spray Adhesive, Wiring supplies (20 Ga wire, connecors and/or soldering tools)

First start by removing the trim pieces on the dash. Then remove the screws retaining the dash. You will need to remove both the top and bottom part of the dash.
	To remove the headlight knw find the notch and insert a pin, pen or just anything that will fit. Pry out while pulling the knob.
In order to pull the dash out well enough to get at all of the screws on the dash itself, you will need to remove the column cover.
	In order to remove the upper part of the column cover you will need to remove the ign. tumbler. To do this locate the set pin underneith the tumbler, press it in while turning the key forward just before the starter engages you should be able to pull out the tumbler.
Remove the screws holding the gauges together so you can get direct access to them.
	Test fit the gauges, cut out the areas that interfere with the gauge plugs. Do not bend these.
Apply a adhesive to the original gauges so the aftermarket ones will stick. I used 3M spray adhesive.
	Clean up the clear dust cover as much as you can. Mine was dirty and scratched to hell but it did clean up quite a bit when I washed it.
Now route your wires and attach the plugs together.if your inverter is connected test the gauges.
	I'm going to skip the wiring part for now because it is quite self-explanitory and all you need to do is connect the wiring harnesses to lights-on power and a good ground. Mine connected into that rats nest you see in the background.
Assembily is the reverse of removal. now sit back and admire your work!
HVAC Controls
First remove the trim bar to expose the screws.
	Remove the screws and knobs, and pull the HVAC control out of it's hole.
Clean the face of the HVAC controls I had quite a bit of dust accumlicated in there.
	Stick on the gauge face, route your wires and plug it into the inverter.
Assembly is the reverse of removal. Enjoy your matching gauge face!