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Old Feb 4, 2010 | 04:17 PM
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I have it unbolted and free but cant seem to squeeze it out. Tips?
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What year Vette? Which dash pad?
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74, the pad that is on top (held in by each pillar).
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Old Feb 4, 2010 | 05:56 PM
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push up in hte middle of it so you bend it a little, and hope you dont crack it.

i dont know where your at, but i only do it after its been baking in hte hot sun for an afternoon. ive managed to remove/install my 40 year old original pad 3 or 4 times this way with no problems.
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Reach in underthe top of pad, there are two clips that you need to pull down and it will fall out. Located about 1/3 from left and 1/3 from right.

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Sorry I can't help you there. I have experience with the left and right lower dash pads but not the top dash pad.
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Got detailed instructions here =====> http://willcoxcorvette.com/repairand...lp.php?hID=105

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Got detailed instructions here =====> http://willcoxcorvette.com/repairand...lp.php?hID=105

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I followed these instructions and it came out with no problems.
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