1971 Dash / Gauge Cluster Removal

I could really use some help...

The car is a 71 Demon with a rallye dash.

Really bizarre thing just happened. I was taking my car out for a short spin and while I was driving the round lens that covers the ammeter/temp/gas/oil moved forward and appeared to touch at the center of the gauge cluster. A small spark flashed and the ammeter needle fell off.

I bought it home and now I'm a bit apprehensive to drive it because I worry about having a short circuit and starting a dash fire/melt wires.

So I guess I need to remove the whole cluster to see what is going on. I'm not even sure I can fix it...but I have to take a look.

I've never taken a dash cluster out of an A-body. I searched the forum to find some help but a lot of what I found seems to skip some steps and be more for those that have done it before rather than for a novice like me.

Can someone point me to a link on a step-by-step explanation on how to remove the cluster? Or can someone that has done it before give me some guidance? I'd really appreciate it.

Ya' know it figures, when I finally have some decent weather to drive her around this happens :banghead:

Thanks in advance...