Interior console/dash removal?
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Interior console/dash removal?
Need sequence on removing Center Console parts. Emerg Console - Removed two side screws. Won't budge and I can't see other attachments. Wiper Switch Bezel - Removed no problem. Gage Cluster - Removed all outside screws and radio ***** and nuts. Cluster is loose but will not pull out and away. Should I have first removed right dash pad or Shift Console? My goal is to remove the Emerg Brake Console, Shift Console and Gage Cluster Housing. Not sure of the sequence or the hidden gotcha's
Melting Slicks
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From: Sudbury MA
Emergeny brake console on a C3 also has a bolt that comes from the rear of the bulkhead into the console. You need to get at it from the center storage compartment area. Stick your hand in there you will feel it as it is very hard to see if you don't know exactly where to look ofr it. Gauge cluster is held in place by two screws on each side that screw into the left and right dash pad and also has two studs on the bottom that have nuts that fasten it to the shift console. There should also be a screw on top that holds the top portion unless yours is snapped like the majority C3 clusters are. You may have to remove the windshield wiper switch bezel also. Shift console has two screws on left and right front (one on each side) that bolt into the brace that supports the radio. They are under the console extensions which just slide off.
Don't know what year your car is but above are for my 68. If yours is much newer it may vary somewhat.
Don't know what year your car is but above are for my 68. If yours is much newer it may vary somewhat.
Last edited by ksbunting; Jul 20, 2006 at 07:22 AM.
Drifting
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From: Baltimore MD
Originally Posted by ksbunting
Emergeny brake console on a C3 also has a bolt that comes from the rear of the bulkhead into the console. You need to get at it from the center storage compartment area. Stick your hand in there you will feel it as it is very hard to see if you don't know exactly where to look ofr it. Gauge cluster is held in place by two screws on each side that screw into the left and right dash pad and also has two studs on the bottom that have nuts that fasten it to the shift console. There should also be a screw on top that holds the top portion unless yours is snapped like the majority C3 clusters are. You may have to remove the windshield wiper switch bezel also. Shift console has two screws on left and right front (one on each side) that bolt into the brace that supports the radio. They are under the console extensions which just slide off.
Don't know what year your car is but above are for my 68. If yours is much newer it may vary somewhat.
Don't know what year your car is but above are for my 68. If yours is much newer it may vary somewhat.
Burning Brakes
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From: Leander Texas
On my '78 it is best to start at the rear (e-brake cover) and work forward. I remove the seats, then I remove the side tunnel carpeted covers. This will allow access to the 4 screws that hold on the e-brake cover, and all the screws that are fastened paralell to the tunnel. Two of the screws you will have to get from under the e-brake cover that join it to the center console. There are also two screws that secure the center console to the gauge cluster, they come up from the underside of the center console to the gauge cluster.
I hope this helps.
DR. Jay
I hope this helps.
DR. Jay
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From: Southbound
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The assembly instruction manual for 75 (AIM) will show you everything your wanting to know and more. My advice would be to order the AIM. Get an owner's manual at the same time if you don't have one.
