8.18INSTRUMENTS: FXDL/FXDB
REMOVAL
General
It is not necessary to cut any of the wiring harness cable ties
to replace the speedometer and tachometer.
Speedometer
1. See Figure 8-52. Remove screws (5, 6) and lift console
from fuel tank.
2. Position clean towel on fuel tank and flip console over to
expose underside.
3. Remove four screws (1) and back clamp (2) from
speedometer (10) and tachometer (9).
4. Depress connector tab and remove 12-place connector
(11) [39] from back of speedometer.
5. Remove speedometer from console (13). Remove gasket
from speedometer/console.
Tachometer
1. Complete steps 1-3 of speedometer removal.
2. Depress connector tab and remove 12-place connector
(8) [108] from back of tachometer.
3. Remove tachometer from console (13). Remove gasket
from tachometer/console.
INSTALLATION
General
To ease installation, alcohol or glass cleaner may be applied
to the gasket.
Speedometer
1. See Figure 8-52. Install gasket (7) to console (13).
2. Install speedometer (10) in console.
3. Install connector (11) [39] to back of speedometer.
4. Install back clamp (2) to speedometer/tachometer with
four screws (1). Make sure there is no binding with the
wiring harnesses and the bracket.
5. Install console to fuel tank with screws (5, 6). Tighten to
18-24 in-lbs (2.0-2.7 Nm).
6. Test speedometer for proper operation.
Tachometer
1. See Figure 8-52. Install gasket (7) to console (13).
2. Install tachometer (9) in console.
3. Install connector (8) [108] to tachometer under console.
4. Install back clamp (2) to speedometer/tachometer with
screws (1). Make sure there is no binding with the wiring
harnesses and the bracket.
5. Install console to fuel tank with screws (5, 6). Tighten to
18-24 in-lbs (2.0-2.7 Nm).
6. Test tachometer for proper operation.
2008 Dyna Service: Electrical 8-35