Upper dash pad removal
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Drifting
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Upper dash pad removal
Got my replacement "NQP" upper dash pad from Corvette America. (Looks fine!!!). Anyway, did a search on this topic and not sure if the lower pads need to come off for installation. I know to remove upper screws on those pads and the pillar posts but obviously, would like to leave lower pads in place if possible. Must I remove the dash to replace the upper pad?
Melting Slicks
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From: Crescent City, CA
Re: Upper dash pad removal (R. Bruno)
You only have to remove the right (passenger) side and the pillar posts, plus upper screws for left. The right will give you enough room to remove the center forward screw on the top pad. Flex it (with speakers removed) and you're out.
Terry
Terry
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Re: Upper dash pad removal (R. Bruno)
I had my whole dash out to replace the tach, so I had both lower pads and the upper pad off. In my opion you do not need to. Look at the following links:
http://zip-corvette.com/speedo2.htm http://www.corvettemagazine.com/2001...int/paint1.ASP
Unless you have to work on the drivers side lower dash pad, I would leave it alone. It is a major PITA !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Bill
http://zip-corvette.com/speedo2.htm http://www.corvettemagazine.com/2001...int/paint1.ASP
Unless you have to work on the drivers side lower dash pad, I would leave it alone. It is a major PITA !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Bill
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Drifting
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Re: Upper dash pad removal (Bill Hanna)
Thanks guys- this is music to my ears. I wanted to re-dye the lower panels at some point but it can wait until I HAVE to take them off for something.
Rob :cheers:
Rob :cheers:
