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You will not have to remove the dash, but you may have
to get some ducts out of your way. The duct work is easy to remove, taking the
glove box out may be necassary. When I took my clock out my glove box was
already out ( it's destroyed, so if you have an extra one....). After all that
is out there should be 4 screws and a wire. After you remove the wire do NOT
take out all four screws. Only the two on the right ( "right" meaning you
are sitting on the seat looking at the face of the clock). The two on the left
only need to be loosened, then pull the clock out and to your right. If I
remember correctly, if you leave the glove box in you will have to get to it
from underneath.
If I knew how to scan stuff, I'd send you the
instructions right out of my service manual. I too, have a 70 Imp. Is yours a
Crown or LeBaron?
Once the clock is out, clean it (gently) with a fine
electronics cleaner and lube it lightly with a fine electronics oil. A clock
repair technician in my area recommended Radio Shack and thats where I got
mine. Do NOT use WD-40! I found out after the fact ( by that clock repair guy )
. Which is why my clock is out again a few months later. I love WD-40 but it
gums up.
Anyway, after that, gently file the contacts. You may
have to relace the spring that is connected to the contact. After 34 years it
may be suffering from fatigue and not be strong enought to run the clock.
Installation is reversed of removal. Then your done.
Sorry this was so long but getting my clock to work was my crowning jewel in my
restoration process. Keep me informed on your progress.
Keith
70 LeBaron, my big brown 4800 pound
baby
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