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Old Dec 8, 2009 | 01:14 PM
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How do you get to the two bolts under the dash on the bottom of the Center Instrument Cluster Bezel?

Is it a nut? Cannnot feel anything there but the threaded shafts yet it won't pull out.
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http://willcoxcorvette.com/instructi...8-76_new_2.pdf
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Just imagine the tool in the pic going under the console. Thats how I get the nuts off.
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When you want to reassemble the dash, how do you get those nuts started on the studs?
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If the radio is out its much easier. You can reach thru the radio hole and start them "blind"... You can actually get a 1/4" ratchet in there to tighten them up, again you have to do it by feel... However you decide to get to them, its not easy!!

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I am assuming that removing and reinstalling that center bezel is the only way to get to my clock, which is right two times a day. I think I understand how to get the clock working again, but it looks like removal and installation is a big PITA.
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Originally Posted by RagTop69
I am assuming that removing and reinstalling that center bezel is the only way to get to my clock, which is right two times a day. I think I understand how to get the clock working again, but it looks like removal and installation is a big PITA.
You're right, on both counts!!

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Originally Posted by RagTop69
...how do you get those nuts started on the studs?...
The reinforcement bracket under the console has U shaped slots for this. Start the nuts on the studs before positioning the bezel , slide the studs into the reinforcement bracket as you position the bezel.



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Most excellent! Thanks all. Got my project for the night lined up now. Well, kick pannel speaker on driver decided not to work after I re wired. I goofed up something.
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