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Old Mar 10, 2018 | 05:41 PM
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I have to get the top dome part of the dash instrument cluster out of the car to repair some holes the previous owner drilled into it. Anyone know of an easy way to get it out without disconnecting the entire instrument cluster?
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Old Mar 10, 2018 | 06:56 PM
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Old Mar 10, 2018 | 08:21 PM
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I have to get the top dome part of the dash instrument cluster out of the car to repair some holes the previous owner drilled into it. Anyone know of an easy way to get it out without disconnecting the entire instrument cluster?
No indeed, there are just no shortcuts for what you are attempting
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Old Mar 10, 2018 | 08:24 PM
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Thanks for the replies....thats what I was afraid of.
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The anticipation is worse than the job itself....here is some helpful info on the task. This is the time to put the fuses in at the ammeter, clock and cigarette lighter that GM neglected...

Search for a thread titled "C1 Fuse Points" for more info....don't skip this part - its important.
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Old Mar 10, 2018 | 08:37 PM
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Just disassembled the dash a few weeks ago. Not really that bad a job, with the seats out.
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I've had mine out several times. If you don't mind standing on your head, it's not a bad job at all.
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Old Mar 10, 2018 | 08:59 PM
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Just take the seat, top and steering wheel off, add bourbon as lubricant. yuengling will work also Have some towels available to cushion any adjusters on your back. Enjoy

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I think most of us are experts at it.....Not that bad, and follow the advice listed above.

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Thanks for the link.......... that is next
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