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Old Apr 15, 2011 | 08:31 PM
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I'm getting ready to put my dash in after 4 years and noticed that there are three "tabs" on the car that the clips under the dash snap into. I only have two clips under my dash, but there is a hole for a third. I'm pretty sure I didn't just take one clip off, so my question is how many clips should it have two or three?
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Old Apr 15, 2011 | 10:59 PM
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I'm getting ready to put my dash in after 4 years and noticed that there are three "tabs" on the car that the clips under the dash snap into. I only have two clips under my dash, but there is a hole for a third. I'm pretty sure I didn't just take one clip off, so my question is how many clips should it have two or three?
Two clips (retainer pn 14011480) on the dash pad of my 1980. reference also the A.I.M UPC B01 to B12 Sheet 22 Instrument Panel Assembly, it also shows two clips.

However, I have also had mine apart for some time - there might be a piece of HVAC duct work that uses the center brace.

Sorry, not the best help.

edit. Check to see if the heater-defroster air outlet duct (center of dash) doesn't use that center brace.

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Okay, I'll check the duct work. It has a hole in the middle of the dash for something to screw into.
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