Odometer Setback
This guide demonstrates altering the odometer reading, either for decreasing and increasing read mileage. Popular to match a used gauge cluster or new engine to your actual mileage.
Step 1
This is a very simple process, First you need to remove your gauge cluster from the car, remove the clear lens and black gauge face back drop. Now unscrew the center Speedometer from the back of the gauge cluster, drop it out and proceed to remove the gauge face from the odometer assembly. This can be done by simply removing the 2 front screws and manipulating the face around the needle. You can remove the needle, but it can be a challenge to put it back on to be exact.
Step 2
Use a small screw driver and slowly pry out this long white gear
Step 3
When this gear is removed, you can spin the grey gear below it in either direction to add miles or reduce miles on the odometer. This can be spun by hand effortlessly, but it may take some time. To speed it up, use a cordless drill with something soft and cylindrical stuck in the end of it, such as a an eraser head from a pencil.