Instrument cluster question

It makes it a lot easier to remove the bolts that hold the steering column up when removing it. It will allow the column to drop a few inches and prevent any damage to your wiring/instrument panel during removal/installation. I'd also suggest changing all the bulbs out while you're in there and make sure the contacts on the bulb sockets are making good contact with the circuit board. You can bend them out a bit to make a better connection.