Dash Pad
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I cleaned the surfaces and used JB weld. I went in about 8" sections gluing a securing with 2" c-clamps with paint sticks between the dash pad and clamps. Take your time and it will come out like new. I used the same method the fix the area around the center dash pad vent.
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1996 Chevrolet Corvette Service Repair Shop Manual 2 Volume Set | eBay
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I cleaned the surfaces and used JB weld. I went in about 8" sections gluing a securing with 2" c-clamps with paint sticks between the dash pad and clamps. Take your time and it will come out like new. I used the same method the fix the area around the center dash pad vent.
I finally got this off but I might use staples because the problem is the foam is old and it will just come up again if I used glue to fix my dash pad
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My foam is just as old as yours. I did my fix over a year ago and it shows no signs of lifting again. I do wish you luck with your method though. Will you be able to see the staples when your done?
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You'll get this back many times over. And, btw, they're no where near the amount you quote on Ebay. Also check the F/S forum here.
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Search for a '96 Corvette and look at the literature tab.
This is a link to the description.
http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/more...nid=468&jpid=3
Note that the description talks about the owner's manuals, but the picture is of the service manual. I bought this and it is the service manual.
I had the dash pad lifting in spots near the windshield on my '94. I had the windshield replaced and while the window was out, I used super glue and held it in place for a few minutes. It worked fine and stayed for at least a year until I sold the car.
Good luck.
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Burning Brakes
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Dash Pad
My pad was lifting all the way around it's edge. I took it off and drilled holes around the perimeter about every one eighth of an inch using a Dremel with a small drill bit. I think it was a 1/32 or something like that. I bought outdoor uv resistant thread and upholstery needles at Wally World and sewed the edge down. It's been four years now and still holding tight! The black thread doesn't show and the pad looks like it's new again!
It wasn't difficult to remove the pad. I didn't have the manual, you just basically take all the vents off and the sides off of the dash and then remove the screws that hold the pad down. There's a few hidden fairly well, just take your time and don't pull too hard, it pops free very easily once all the screws are out.
Good luck and have fun
It wasn't difficult to remove the pad. I didn't have the manual, you just basically take all the vents off and the sides off of the dash and then remove the screws that hold the pad down. There's a few hidden fairly well, just take your time and don't pull too hard, it pops free very easily once all the screws are out.
Good luck and have fun
