1996 bronco, how do you remove a gage from a cluster

[rusty scuppers]

As the title says, in particularly the needle, does it simply pull off before the gage?

 

[miesk5]

Yo Rusty,
"The 87-96 fuel & temperature gauge bodies are identical (clockwise) & interchangeable by prying the needle off & removing the 2 screws holding the body to the face plate.
To reinstall the needle, the gauge must be powered & have a known signal applied (usually the minimum) before stabbing the needle so it points to the proper reading." by banned member Steve83

 

[Motech]

Dunno if it helps, but here's a view of coolant temp gauge with Ford description:

The magnetic gauge movement consists of three primary coils, one of which is wound at a 90 degree angle to the other two. The coils form a magnetic field which varies in direction according to the variable resistance of the sender unit which is connected between two of them. A primary magnet which is attached to a shaft and pointer rotates and aligns to this primary field resulting in pointer position. The bobbin/coil assembly is pressed into a metal housing which is attached to the instrument cluster. *These gauges require no adjustments, calibrations or maintenance. This gauge system does not use an IVR.​

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*This warrants comment.
Because they REQUIRE no adjustments does not mean they are NOT adjustable. Unsure of 96 vintage F-Series gauges, but it is my experience on every Ford analog temp gauge I have accessed for inaccuracy (usually reading too hot), there is a little adjustment lever just inside the back-side of gauge, accessible with cluster removed, but without gauge removal. You can tweak it with a pocket screwdriver and adjust for accuracy up or down. If memory serves, usually 1/4 to 1/3 of adjustment range nailed it.

Just a mention in case you're chasing something similar. And too, I've never tried it on Fuel gauge or Volt meter.

 

[rusty scuppers]

Wow! Motech, that is alot of info. Thanks