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Cluster Bezel/Upper Steering Column Panel Info

Started by derfdog15, September 23, 2016, 11:31:37 PM

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derfdog15

Does anyone have a diagram of how the cluster bezel is mounted/location of the screws and the location of the support behind it? Thinking of trying a custom gauge install using the cluster bezel, but would need to know that I have the space behind it.



If that wont work, I am thinking of mounting gauges to the upper steering column, using the little pedestal gauge pods, and putting them on the right, so if they block anything its just the nav/radio/phone screen which isn't that important.
2015 Tuxedo Black SHO PP -(SAE corrected): 369.4/451.4 - Gone to the automotive graveyard but not forgotten

2016 F150 FX4 Sport - 3.5L V6 Ecoboost - Stock for now

2003 Redfire V6 Mustang - Building to be an 11 second car

ZSHO

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I took my whole dashboard apart a couple times last year and it was kind of fun the 2nd time around,LOL.....need to be very careful of the fragile plastic components especially upon removal and found the best option to pull the steering wheel outward facing you and facing in the down position and think there all 6mm bolts and plenty of them.LMK.and BTW while your there you can always intall a lock pick. 8)  Z                                                       


2013 Performance Package SHO| Livernois Custom Methanol Tune|3-Bar Map|Reische-170-Stat|Full Race Tial-10psi BOV in Black|PPE-Gloss Black Hot Pipes|EPP Dual Intake in Gloss Black|PPE Catted DP|Corsa Sport Cat Back Exhaust|H&R Sport-Springs|CFM Performance Billet Valve Cover Breather In Gloss Black|Llumar 20%Ceramic window Tint|MSD Ignition Coils in Black|Extreme Roof Spoiler|Redline Fluids all around|Gearhead Intercooler|First-SHO With Direct Port Alky-VP-M1-100%-Methanol Injection|LMS-Custom-Dyno-Tuned @ 415whp-465wtq| Best Trap Speed of 115.54 mph|

SHOdded

I looked up the FSM, the diagrams are very basic, not sure how useful they'd be.  I will post what I did find later today.
2007 Ford Edge SEL, Powerstop F/R Brake Kit, TXT LED 6000K Lo & Hi Beams, W16W LED Reverse Bulbs, 3BSpec 2.5w Map Lights, 5W Cree rear dome lights, 5W Cree cargo light, DTBL LED Taillights

If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!

hawkeye93

Funny thing when I installed my Lockpick, I had to remove 30 screws to take the IP apart, but it only took 28 to put it back together.  Magic!
2015 Ford Taurus SHO PP 12.219@112.84
PPE catless DP, Gearhead IC, SP-534, Reische 170, 3 bar, hybrid meth system, tunes from Unleashed, Livernois, Brew City Boost & AJP

1965 Ford Mustang Convertible 289 4V/T5Z/3.55
1955 Ford Fairlane Club Sedan 272 4V/Fordomatic

derfdog15

Thanks everyone, I am thinking of finding a used bezel/replacement bezel and trying to dremel/drill out a 52mm
(2 1/6") gauge location on the bottom right corner, not sure of the depth in that location however/if I would need to make some sort of sleeve to come outwards to allow the gauge to be there. Same idea for the left side as well (however from looking at pics of the back of the bezel cover it looks like there may not be room due to the mounting tabs - though on the mustang that was fixed by making brackets that bolted to the original tabs, and then relocated the actual mounting location).

If neither of those locations work I was thinking of doing something on the outside of the gauge cluster, mounted to the bezel as well, on the right side (blocking some of the right side screen as it is somewhat useless)

Third option, is that I saw AeroForce makes a pod that mounts to the defrost vent on the explorers, I wonder if this would work in the taurus?

Final option would be a crash pod/aeroforce over the speaker pod, but the aeroforce pod looks cheesy, with how it is solid over the OE speaker grill. I may also want to try and make a custom pod for this location, keeping speaker mesh over the actual speaker (which is in the rear) and then putting the enclosed gauge spot in the front portion.
2015 Tuxedo Black SHO PP -(SAE corrected): 369.4/451.4 - Gone to the automotive graveyard but not forgotten

2016 F150 FX4 Sport - 3.5L V6 Ecoboost - Stock for now

2003 Redfire V6 Mustang - Building to be an 11 second car

SHOdded

I am not sure how much this will help, but here you go.
2007 Ford Edge SEL, Powerstop F/R Brake Kit, TXT LED 6000K Lo & Hi Beams, W16W LED Reverse Bulbs, 3BSpec 2.5w Map Lights, 5W Cree rear dome lights, 5W Cree cargo light, DTBL LED Taillights

If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!