Console Trim Side Panels
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From: Sedalia MO
Console Trim Side Panels
Can someone help me. I have new console side panels that I am trying to fit into place. I am having some troubles getting it to sit right. I am getting a gap where the center console bezel meets the rubber arm rest. How do you get rid of that gap.
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When I replaces mine, I took the original panels and laid them over the new ones. I could see the new panels were shape different in the area you are talking about. I was able to trim the new panels to make them fit before I glued the new carpeting on them.
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Do you have the assembly instruction manual (AIM)? The AIM shows how the original panels were installed and the locations of the mounts.
Do you have your old panels? If so, you can use those as templates for the mounting holes on the new panels. If not, you will need to fit your new panels to the mounting brackets and mark the locations for the trim screw holes from the backside of the panel.
Do you have your old panels? If so, you can use those as templates for the mounting holes on the new panels. If not, you will need to fit your new panels to the mounting brackets and mark the locations for the trim screw holes from the backside of the panel.
Last edited by Easy Mike; Apr 9, 2014 at 09:35 AM.
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Found out how to fix it. It was the bracket pushing the panel out and lifting the rear of the center bezel up. I placed the passenger side in place and it fit correctly. I decided to remove the bezel and strategically hit it with a hammer. Got it to line up. Now, if i can only find the screws I bought with them.