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Old Apr 27, 2015 | 11:07 AM
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Does anyone know how to take out the cluster from the LS430?
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Old Apr 27, 2015 | 02:00 PM
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Please use the search button, this has been asked a million times before.

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That is remove the radio not cluster
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Old Apr 27, 2015 | 04:30 PM
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Misunderstood, but that's also been discussed.

You'll find 2 small plastic screws on the top part of the cluster. Remove those.

Using a plastic plier remove both plastic parts on the sides(odometer reset trip piece & small dimming **** on the left side with the green and red light.

You should be able to pull the black frame out now, using a plastic plier but being very gentle pull it towards you.

When that's out, you'll find 4 screws holding the cluster in the corners.

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Old Apr 27, 2015 | 05:39 PM
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For visual illustration of instructions provided by theKiNg911, scroll down to pg 71-14 of attached pdf
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Old Apr 27, 2015 | 08:05 PM
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Thank you so much.

Just don't understand this part and don't know to do it.

"Using a plastic plier remove both plastic parts on the sides(odometer reset trip piece & small dimming **** on the left side with the green and red light."
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Old Apr 27, 2015 | 09:20 PM
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Originally Posted by amals430
Thank you so much.

Just don't understand this part and don't know to do it.

"Using a plastic plier remove both plastic parts on the sides(odometer reset trip piece & small dimming **** on the left side with the green and red light."
Disregard **** and trip reset button...
Try this.... this how I removed mine

Remove upper and lower steering column cowl.
Refer to link for removal of cowl...
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls4...-write-up.html

After cowl removal, loosen two upper cross tip screws on cluster trim ( black ) as shown in pdf. Once loosened grasp screws and pull downward, they are screws within plastic fasteners, same as the ones that hold the plastic trim in the engine bay covering the radiator.
Next slide fingers between the clear plastic of speedo display and cluster trim, at the same time reach through the left side of steering column and grasp the the trim from the side of where dim/brightness **** is located with other hand. Pull towards you with both hands at the same time until clip release. Do right side the same way. My top did not want to release, I used a butter knife wrapped in electrical tape to prevent scratching components and worked it free by sliding knife, starting at one end and working my way to the other until freed. Next disconnect electrical connectors and you'll have access to cluster display

I know my directions may not make any sense, it's been a long time since I had it apart. Let me know if you don;t understand, I can take pics for you, it only takes like 5 minutes. Tomorrow hanging around the house waiting on a.c dude and fishing off the dock, so no problem
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Old Apr 28, 2015 | 11:02 AM
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I am removing the cluster not anything else.


Just wonder how to remove the left and right reset trip piece & small dimming **** pcs
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Old Apr 28, 2015 | 11:52 AM
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Originally Posted by amals430
I am removing the cluster not anything else.


Just wonder how to remove the left and right reset trip piece & small dimming **** pcs
The **** can be pulled off by hand. No need to remove as they are snapped into the piece of black trim you are removing, will come out as assembly.. if you desire to remove, grab the piece on each side with fingers and pull ... attached is a pic of how the clips look that retain the piece, they are straight clips








Note the points where clips are located that retains trim in pics below.


I used a butter knife taped with electrical tape when I removed but there is no need, grab upper trim on backside and pull, trim will release easily





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Old Apr 28, 2015 | 12:48 PM
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Thank you so so so much.


So you are saying, the only 2 screws holding the whole pcs is the upper 2 screws on the back trim.


After remove those 2 screws, I can just pull the whole thing out?


Thanks again
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Nice explanation Xtreme.

Yes Ama, only 2 screws holding the black plastic surrounding part.


I took mine out and painted it very glossy black, now it reflects the dash lights, like a plain! :P
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Adding a few more photos showing how to remove the speedometer bezel...
Attached Thumbnails LS430 Cluster Remove- Instrument cluster-img_0152.jpg   LS430 Cluster Remove- Instrument cluster-img_0148.jpg   LS430 Cluster Remove- Instrument cluster-img_0149.jpg  
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