Howdy and "pre" thanks to all who may respond

[Roadbuz]

My problem, to many, may seem small, but to those of us with challenging physical difficulties, who must work only a certain amount of time and then continue as their "problems" have eased,

This may seem difficult to understand. What began as a simple removal of my dashboard (Stallion) has become a nightmare, for me anyhoo....

I started by what looked obvious, removing the five black flanged button head screws and nuts, which run across the top "hatch" cover, to no avail as I was concerned to pry open this cover.

I have noticed three hex bolts on each side of the dash when I opened the hood, Do I need to remove these six, as well, I'm simply trying to replace some burned out bulbs. possibly replace all

with brighter ones also.

ANY info would be greatly appreciated, as I regard this group as an important aid, as no tech manuals are available.

I await your response(s) at your convenience(s).

Sincerely,

Ron

 

[trike tech]

It sounds like you have a fiberglass unit (external screws visible with hood closed).

If that's the case, there's also an rtv type sealant that was used when the cluster cover was installed to seal it from the elements more effectively (I promise, it wasn't my idea).

My suggestion would be to use a fine solid strand wire (mig wire, jeweler wire, or good ol quality fishing line) & pull it through starting at one corner to "cut" the sealant. Since the cover on the old ones was fiberglass, prying usually ends in a broken part but the pull through (think windshield removal) when done properly works very well.

 

[trikervet]

Mine is fiberglass, I removed it sometime back. Wasn't too difficult.

 

[Roadbuz]

Thanks guys, I will attempt this manana with some hi test mono-fishing line

Appreciate the comeback

Ron

 

[FuzzyWuzHe]

Good Luck ... as one who sometimes has to back off his desires due to the physical issues, I applaud you for your sticking to it.

 

[Gorilla]

By the way yes on the bolts on the side also. There are also 2 plugs in the back that have a sealing tape over the hole in the fiberglass.