How do you replace odometer light bulb in 2006 Saturn Vue?

Answer 1

You will need a Phillips screw driver, preferably a stubby one, a 9/32 hex socket with a 6 inch extension(a magnetic inset will help), and a 1/4 hex socket to do the job. You will also need a replacement bulb which costs about $8 at the dealer.
Before starting, lower the steering wheel column to its lowest position. The control for this is a lever on the lower left side of the steering column.
Remove the two Phillips screws holding the instrument cluster trim in place. They are in the two little holes on the underside of the curved piece of trim around the cluster. Pull it out and over the steering wheel trim.
Now remove the four 9/32 hex screws at each corner of the instrument cluster being careful not to drop them (thus the usefulness of a magnetic inset for your socket). Pull the instrument cluster toward you and then wiggle it out from behind the steering wheel trim. This took me a minute or two to figure out, but it didn't need to be forced.
Once the cluster is out, flip the cluster over and find the 1/4 white hex end of the bulb. There was a piece of black foam around the bulb in my Vue; the foam doesn't need to be disturbed. Turn the bulb 1/4 turn counterclockwise to remove it.
Put the new bulb in by turning it 1/4 turn clockwise. Wiggle the cluster back in place and push it snugly in place. Now turn the ignition key until the cluster lights up; the odometer should once again be brightly lit. If not, the new bulb is bad or not seated correctly, or ... you did something very wrong. Mine lit up as expected.
Replace the four 9/32 hex bolts that hold the cluster in place being careful not to drop them (magnetic inset again). Don't over tighten them as they will break the plastic. Replace the cluster trim piece and secure with the two Phillips screws.
You are finished! It took me about a half hour, but that included time to figure out what size sockets I needed and find my magnetic inserts. It should take any inept (like me) person about fifteen minutes if you have all your tools at hand. The dealer wanted $50+ to do the job; do it yourself and give the money to your favorite charity.