Are you tired of your boring stock gauges and want a custom OEM look? Simco LTD has you covered! Unlike other cluster replacements or overlays where you have to install the needles manually, Simco gauges are 100% accurate with their "plug and play" units, eliminating any human error. Simco LTD produces patented instrument clusters & gauges for Ford, Dodge and GM vehicles, offering race inspired designs specifically for the consumer market.

The clusters are definitely the easiest way to customize your vehicle interior and can be done in less than 45 minutes (our installation took 30 minutes). For this installation we opted for an already customized interior and used Jason Coe's Ford F-150.

Installation Steps

As with all installations, always disconnect the negative battery cable for safety and follow the manufacturer's provided installation instructions.

Tools required

7mm Socket driver, Phillips Head Screwdriver, T-15 Torx driver, Pliers

Approx. Installation Time: 30 minutes

Remove the original Instrument Cluster from the vehicle by the following steps.

A. Release the four clips and remove the steering column trim opening cover by pulling up on each corner. Remove the headlamp switch from the Instrument Panel. Remove the lower dash cover to access the base of headlamp switch. Feel for a slide lever close to dash on bottom of HL switch. Slide lever to the side to remove switch from dash. Next, remove the seven 7mm retaining bolts and remove the left gauges cowling.

B. Remove the four 7mm retaining bolts from the Stock Instrument Cluster.

C. Remove the PRNDL assembly by pushing the outer tabs inward and pulling it downward from the cluster.
NOTE: For this particular application, all panels had been previously removed by owner.

Disconnect the electrical connectors (2) and remove the Stock Instrument Cluster.

Place the original cluster along with the new Simco Instrument Module on a clean soft surface.

Caution: The Instrument cluster contains sensitive electronic components. Great care should be taken when handling the circuit board. Avoid touching components on the circuit board directly and handle the circuit board by its edges. Static shock could damage the components. Avoid working in areas that can create excessive static shock such as carpeted rooms.

Remove seven T-15 brass screws from the rear cluster cover and remove the cover to expose the circuit board.

Disconnect the digital odometer cable from the circuit board by pulling on the connector. Separate the circuit board from the gauge assembly by pulling the board from the back of the white housing.

Remove the two included T-15 Torx screws (green arrow) and the four 3/8” Phillips screws (yellow arrow) from the rear of the Simco Instrument Module. Remove the odometer knob (red arrow) along with the small Black/Gray contact pad from the original cluster and re-install into the back of the Simco Instrument Module.

Sources Simco Ltd. 1 DeMille Rd. Lapeer, MI 48446 (810) 245-0188 Truck Hownd www.simcoltd.com info@simcoltd.com Installation by: Jason Coe