All other dashboard lights seem OK. I can't see an odometer (mileometer) reading, though - the LCD (I assume) is blank. If I press the trip reset I can convince myself that by cupping a hand over the display I can just see a numeral "2".

Perhaps it's a blown bulb?

Having read some other threads, it seems that getting the instrument panel out is a matter of removing visible screws, and air vent which may have a screw hidden under it, and a screw above the steering column cowling.

That done, how does the instrument panel come out? Just pull out towards the driver, or what?

It will pull out when all removed

The problem was indeed a blown bulb. TYVM.

hi. was it a digital lcd odometer? if so how come a blown bulb was causing the problem. i have a digital odometer with nothing readable on it

The bulb lights it up so u can see