Pulling the cluster is not as hard as it sounds. If you don't have a service manual, go over to
MyMopar.com and download one, free
The basics of pulling the cluster
(I am 75, and have done this in the last couple of years)
1..Disconnect battery ground
2...If able reach up into dash from underneath and release the clip to release the speedo cable
3...Remove couple of screws under column, and remove small trim piece under column
4...Locate and remove column retention nuts which are normally studs from the top Leave 1 each side installed loose
5...Pull up carpet near column and pull bolts through floor flange/ column clamp into floor.
6...If possible go into engine bay and punch the roll pin out of steering coupler at box, and pry coupler off steering box. You may NOT need to do this
Alternatively, the coupler will "hinge" better in two directions 1/2 turn apart, because of the way it operates. Unlocking the column, and rotating the wheel, will optimize that position if the coupler cannot be disconnected.
7...Pull the column electrical connectors to the ignition switch and the turn signals
8...Remove the nuts you left loose to hold the column and let it rest in the seat. Again, you may want to turn the wheel to allow this You may also want to disconnect the shift linkage. This "pops" out of a plastic'y grommet with a knob on the end of the link.
Now remove the screws around the cluster edge
9.. Sort of "hinge" the cluster easily out and tip it downwards, until you can reach in and disconnect the two nuts on the ammeter. Pull loose the harness connector off the PC board, and look for the harness hanging up or retention, and pull off the speedo cable if not already done.
10...Carefully work the cluster out
To work on the car with battery connected, now bolt the two (big black and big red with eyelets) ammeter wires together. The black IS NOT ground. Tape it up temporarily for safety.
11...RE--connect the turn signal and igntiion switch and now you can run the car if necessary, and everything except the cluster should work.
