# 1997 corolla speedometer bulb

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-corolla-speedometer-bulb/41542>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** corolla, toyota\
**Created:** [December 30, 2009, 10:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-corolla-speedometer-bulb/41542 "2009-12-30T22:19:43Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 3\
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**Author:** ![corojay97](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/74df32/32.png) [@corojay97](https://community.cartalk.com/u/corojay97)\
**Post date:** [December 30, 2009, 10:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-corolla-speedometer-bulb/41542/1 "2009-12-30T22:19:43Z")

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I am wanting the replace the bulbs in my 1997 Corolla CE instrument cluster. I am having a problem removing the plastic trim ring or bezel. I have removed the two screws at the top, but it will not pull out easily. I am afraid it will break if I pull any harder. Is it screwed in from below? What’s the secret to removing the bezel?

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**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\
**Post date:** [December 30, 2009, 10:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-corolla-speedometer-bulb/41542/2 "2009-12-30T22:37:46Z")

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There are also two clips that hold the bezel on the bottom. Pry on the bottom of the bezel with a butter knife to pop these clips out.

Tester

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**Author:** ![corojay97](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/74df32/32.png) [@corojay97](https://community.cartalk.com/u/corojay97)\
**Post date:** [December 31, 2009, 9:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-corolla-speedometer-bulb/41542/3 "2009-12-31T21:49:18Z")

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Success! Thanks ever so much for the tip.