jason_l Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 Fitting Stainless Steel dial kit for EP82I accept no responsibility for any damage done to your Speedo cluster when fitting these dials. If the instructions are followed correctly then you should have no problems and they should fit perfectly. If you do not feel up to the job then I am happy to fit them for you at no extra charge, you will have to send me your Speedo cluster at your own cost or drive to me and I will fit them while you wait (roughly 30 minutes or so).1. Before removing the Speedo cluster from the car start the ignition and make a note of the idle Revs. This is needed as later you will need to reposition the needle in the correct place. Now its time to remove the Speedo cluster from the car, there are two small screws up under the plastic surround and once these are removed the surround should unclip and you will be able to unclip the mirror wires. It's easier to lower the Steering wheel to its lowest position to give you the most amount of space.2. Once the surround is removed then undo the several screws that hold the Speedo in place. Once these are removed you should be able to move the Speedo cluster towards you. You will now be able to reach round the back and unclip the wires from the Speedo and the Speedo cable.3. Now you will have the Speedo cluster removed from the car. Remove the clear cover and surround by removing the two bolts at the top and unclipping the cover. This will give you access to the dials themselves.4. Turn the cluster over and remove the 3 screws in the bottom left corner, directly behind the water temp gauge. When these have been removed it will allow the temp gauge to be removed. Its easier to fit the dials with each gauge removed as it gives you more room. Clean the dial face with a clean lint free cloth.5. Now with the stainless dial face for the water temp begin to slide it over the needle, it needs to be slid over in the position shown, so that its almost upside down to how it should line up. This is because the underside of the needle (white part) can scratch off if it comes into contact with the dials as they are being fitted. Take extra special care not to scratch the needle as you slide it over and make sure that not too much pressure is put on the needle as to cause it to come off.6. Once the dial face is clear of the needle it can be rotated round so that it lines up with the standard dial underneath. Then holding the stainless dial away from the standard face underneath carefully pull the tabs out in the direction they are facing. Now slowly move the dial into the correct position without applying too much pressure. Gently apply a little pressure to the dial so they begin to stick, when you are completely happy with the alignment apply some more pressure to the dial to make sure it sticks down fully. 7. Using a clean lint free cloth ensure all finger prints or smudges are now removed and the dial can be refitted to the main Speedo cluster by placing back into position and replacing the 3 screws in the back.8. Now turn over the cluster and remove the 3 screws at the bottom right of the cluster, directly behind the fuel gauge. This will allow you to now remove the fuel gauge and begin fitting the new stainless dial face. Again using a clean lint free cloth clean the dial face.9. Now position the stainless dial so it is upside down to the standard dial, as before when fitting the temp dial face. Begin to slide it over the needle making sure that the stainless dial does not scratch the underside of the needle.10. When you have positioned the stainless dial clear of the needle rotate it round so that it lines up with the dial face underneath. Then holding the stainless dial away from the gauge carefully remove the backing tabs so that the tape is ready to be stuck down.11. When you are happy with the position then carefully apply a little pressure to the dial to stick it in place. There is the option to move it slightly before you apply more pressure. When you are 100% happy with the position then apply more pressure all over the dial and clean with a lint free cloth. The gauge can now be positioned back into the Speedo cluster and the 3 screws put back in the back. Do not worry about the needle position too much as when the Speedo is put back in the car and the ignition started it will move to its correct position.12. Now for the small central boost gauge, this one is easier as because of its size it can be done without removing it from the Speedo cluster. Begin by sliding it over the needle, again in an upside down position making sure not to scratch the underside of the needle. It is easiest to do this with the needle in the middle of the gauge.13. When the stainless piece is clear of the needle then rotate it round to line up with the standard dial face. Now holding the stainless piece away from the gauge carefully remove the backing tabs and apply a little pressure. When you are 100% happy with the position then apply more pressure and stick the dial down firmly in position. Again clean the dial face with a soft clean lint free cloth.14. Now to move on to the slightly more difficult Speed Gauge, again this is easier when removed from the Speedo cluster to allow more room. Begin by removing the 3 silver screws and the 2 larger screws on the back that hold the gauge in place (as shown in the picture).15. The Speed dial is slightly more involved because of the larger needle and needs to be done slightly different to the other dials so far. Firstly remove any MPH stickers that may be on the dial face and clean with a cloth to ensure a clean surface. Now get a small piece of paper, roughly 1cm by 1cm and fold it in half and then in half again. So you have something that looks like this.16. The small piece of paper is used to protect the underside of the dial and make sure that it doesn't get scratched. Place the small piece of paper over the central hole in the stainless dial and begin to slide it over the needle as shown here.17. Be careful when sliding the dial over not to apply to much pressure on the needle otherwise it may come off (if it does don't worry as it can be put back on in the correct place). When the stainless dial is over the needle then rotate the dial to line up with the standard one and carefully remove the small piece of paper.18. Now holding the stainless dial away from gauge begin to carefully remove the backing tabs, starting with the left side and moving around the dial. Now carefully lower the new stainless piece onto the dial face and line it up with the dial underneath. When you are 100% happy with the positioning then apply pressure to the whole dial to ensure it is securely fixed in place.19. Now clean the dial face of any smudges or fingerprints with a clean lint free cloth. The needle should be lined up with the 0 MPH dash, if not it may be necessary to tweak the needle to line up correctly.While you have this gauge out it makes sense to add the polished Odometer trip pin although this can be done later if you wish. The old one is simply unscrewed and the new one screwed on in its place.20. Now position the gauge back into the cluster and put the 5 screws back in place. Now to do the 5th and final Gauge. The Rev gauge is actually the hardest to do as it require some modification to get it to light up correctly. Firstly begin by removing the rev gauge from the cluster by removing the 3 screws on the back that hold it in place.21. This dial is the only one that requires the needle to be removed, however the second the needle is removed the spindle will turn meaning it is out of calibration, however this will be fixed after the new dial faces have been fitted. Pull gently on the needle and it should ease off of the spindle. Now the needle is removed place the stainless dial over the top of the gauge in the correct position and using a pen mark the GT part. Now remove the Stainless dial and using masking tape mark off the area that has been marked (the pictures show the needle on the dial, I have put it back on just so I didn't loose it).22. Now using a small piece of fine grade sandpaper (about 400 grade) gently start sanding the area masked off. This is to allow the light through to illuminate the GT part. Keep going until the whole top surface has been removed.23. Now remove the masking tape and clean the dial face with a clean cloth and a little bit of warm water to remove any dust from sanding. Now turn the gauge over and remove the screw and small white plastic piece shown here.24. Now the rear of the cluster will need to be sanded using the same grade sandpaper to allow the light through. The area that needs sanding is shown here, it should be the area that the acrylic is not covering. The face can be bent slightly to allow easier access to the area needing sanding. Carefully sand this area till it match's up with the front side, as shown.25. Now refit the stainless dial and hold it up to the light to ensure that the light comes through cleanly. If any more sanding is required then go back and sand the area needed. It may look slightly dull from the sandpaper but the filter piece will fix this.26. When you are happy that the GT part has been properly prepped then remove the stainless dial add the filter piece to the gauge by removing the backing and sticking in place.27. Now place the Stainless dial over the gauge and make sure that it fits ok and the hole for the needle rest fits ok, because of the tolerance the needle rest may need the bottom trimming with a sharp knife. When you are happy with the dial positioning its time to fit it. Holding the stainless piece away from the gauge gently pull the backing tabs off and lower the dial into position. Before pressing down firmly make sure that you are happy with the position. When 100% satisfied with the position then apply pressure to the dial face and stick down fully. 28. Clean the dial face with a clean lint free cloth and replace the gauge back into the cluster and replace the 3 screws from the back. All the dials are now fitted and ready to be installed back into the car.29. Refit the Speedo cluster into the car without the cover and the rev gauge needle so that you have access to the cluster face. Connect the wire harnesses back into the rear of the cluster and start the engine. The spindle that the rev needle sits on should now be in the correct position for idle revs. Replace the needle in the position that the car idles at. Rev the engine slightly and make sure that the needle is in the correct idle position, if its not then remove the needle and try to replace it in the correct position. When you are happy its in the correct position then turn the engine off and remove the Speedo. Make sure that the rev gauge needle is not rubbing against the dial face and if it is pull it up slightly so that it is clear of it. Now refit the plastic cover and surround.30. If different bulbs are to be fitted into the cluster then this is the time to do this, then the Speedo can be put back into the car and everything put back on. Make sure that all wires are connected back up and the Speedo cable is plugged back in. Add the Speedo surround and put the screws back in.The job is now done and everything should look GREAT!!!!If anybody has any questions about fitting these or is unsure about any parts then please don't hesitate to ask.Jason ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 Very good guide mate ;)Will probably bring my cluster to JAE for you lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jason_l Posted August 2, 2009 Author Share Posted August 2, 2009 Very good guide mate ;) Will probably bring my cluster to JAE for you lolThanks Mate, i hope it makes sense??? Im not 100% certain about the removal of the speedo from the car as i don't have a GT.I will PM you my mobile number at some point and i will fit the dials for you at JAE Jason Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Idrees Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 Excellent guide, looking forward to replacing my Indiglo dials with these. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mcleod Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 they look fantastic and great guide i may be buying these sometime soon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jason_l Posted August 2, 2009 Author Share Posted August 2, 2009 they look fantastic and great guide i may be buying these sometime soonThanks Mate, Im hoping that after i have sold a few sets that people will post up some better pictures of them in their cars and night time photo's. ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mcleod Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 would the light not show thru better if the old dials are removed? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jason_l Posted August 3, 2009 Author Share Posted August 3, 2009 would the light not show thru better if the old dials are removed?No,the standard dials need to remain underneath. Toyota have spent thousands of hours in development ensuring the light gives an even spread over the speedo and if it is removed the light will not be the same over the dials and there will be light and dark parts. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
glanzav.tee Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 No,the standard dials need to remain underneath. Toyota have spent thousands of hours in development ensuring the light gives an even spread over the speedo and if it is removed the light will not be the same over the dials and there will be light and dark parts.where do you get these steel dials from ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nazzurro19 Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 Jason - he makes them lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jason_l Posted August 11, 2010 Author Share Posted August 11, 2010 Jason - he makes them lolLOL. Did you get yours ok mate? I gave the package to the misses to post.Jason Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nazzurro19 Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 Yeah mate sorry i thught i did a sales feesback for ya ill do one 2nite aint fitted yet tho stil cant find the bulbs i need Quote Link to post Share on other sites
drew 007 Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 These look nice buddy,i wouldn't mind some myself,do you do them reading in mph rather then klm?? as im new to starlets and dont like looking at klm as im not 100% sure whats speeds what,so every speed camera is fun also is it just one colour you do them in matey?? kind regards. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jason_l Posted August 11, 2010 Author Share Posted August 11, 2010 Yeah mate sorry i thught i did a sales feesback for ya ill do one 2nite aint fitted yet tho stil cant find the bulbs i needAll good dude. You shouldn't have any problems fitting them its pretty straight forward. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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