HUD installation??????????
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HUD installation??????????
I have used the seach feature over and over. I am looking for what parts are need and some tyope of instructional post on how to install it in a C5 that did not have it from the factory. Oh yea I have a 2001 ZO6
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Put your search subject in quotes.Try that .I am doing it on my 01 .I have found all the parts and the cluster is hud compatable so I dont need to be replacing that .I know 01 up are compatable maybe 99 or 2000 also . You need the projector , you need the Hud switch and most importantly the hud wire harness .Goes from the adjustment switch to the cluster. Then some big ones to remove your dash pad and you should be all set . The underside of the dash pad has the outline of where to cut for the Trim Bezel also .I will post mine as I do it hopefully .Goofd luck with yours .Rick
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I did this mod over the winter. It is a lot easier then you would think. It is not much work at all to remove the dash and after that its just plug and play. I would recommend eBay to find the parts used. I ended up paying less the $200 when it was all said and done. Just search around for the best prices on parts.
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Got this info from another forum, hope it will help.
HUD Installation on my 1999 Hardtop
Drivers side:
Remove the center console cover (radio, A/C controls) as per the shifter install instructions. Remove the hex screws ( I think I used a 6mm) holding the dash on; one of the upper left; one on the upper right; one on the lower right.
Use a flat head to pop of the Trunk Release plate. Disconnect the switch and remove the screw inside with a phillips.
Remove the two hex heads on the lower dash piece and then remove the entire piece.
Remove the two upside down vertical torq screws from the guage cluster to the dash.
Pop the grill off the top of the dash. Remove the two hex screws - one on each end.
Remove the a-pillar. It's a snap-in design and requires a up and over type pull. Remove the hex head screw in the dash that was below it.
Remove the small plastic cover on the vertical left side of the dash - use a flat head to gently pry open the plastic fitting on top. Remove the hex head on the left vertical side of the dash.
Remove the two hex heads on the lower dash piece and then remove the entire piece.
Passenger side:
Remove the a-pillar. It's a snap-in and requires a up and over type pull. Remove the hex screw on the dash under the a-pillar.
Remove the small plastic cover on the vertical right side of the dash - use a flat head to gently pry open the plastic fitting on top. Remove the hex head on the right vertical side of the dash.
Open the glove box and remove the four hex heads that are on the upper lip, going vertically straight up into the dash.
Back to drivers side
Put the steering wheel all the way down and gently start pulling out and up on the dash. When you have a little clearance, disconnect the Hazard lights harness (pressure release on driver side disconnecting it from the green recepter portion.) Remove the entire dash.
Remove the two hex heads below and further back into the guage cluster mounting it to the dash frame. Pull out the guage cluster a little and remove the wiring harness, pressure release on the outside.
Mount the HUD projector in position - the non-HUD cars have the same structure and the projector will only orient in one way, but lack the front two mounting posts. I used two small course wood screws through the front two mounting locations and used a simple bolt and nut combo on the bottom front post mount of the proector. Place the wiring harness up and out of the way.
Install the new HUD guage cluster; plug in the wiring harness first, orient and reinstall two hex head mounts on bottom. Attach HUD projector wiring harness (small connector on top center of the guage cluster.)
Reinstall the new dash with a HUD bezel.
Drivers side:
Remove the center console cover (radio, A/C controls) as per the shifter install instructions. Remove the hex screws ( I think I used a 6mm) holding the dash on; one of the upper left; one on the upper right; one on the lower right.
Use a flat head to pop of the Trunk Release plate. Disconnect the switch and remove the screw inside with a phillips.
Remove the two hex heads on the lower dash piece and then remove the entire piece.
Remove the two upside down vertical torq screws from the guage cluster to the dash.
Pop the grill off the top of the dash. Remove the two hex screws - one on each end.
Remove the a-pillar. It's a snap-in design and requires a up and over type pull. Remove the hex head screw in the dash that was below it.
Remove the small plastic cover on the vertical left side of the dash - use a flat head to gently pry open the plastic fitting on top. Remove the hex head on the left vertical side of the dash.
Remove the two hex heads on the lower dash piece and then remove the entire piece.
Passenger side:
Remove the a-pillar. It's a snap-in and requires a up and over type pull. Remove the hex screw on the dash under the a-pillar.
Remove the small plastic cover on the vertical right side of the dash - use a flat head to gently pry open the plastic fitting on top. Remove the hex head on the right vertical side of the dash.
Open the glove box and remove the four hex heads that are on the upper lip, going vertically straight up into the dash.
Back to drivers side
Put the steering wheel all the way down and gently start pulling out and up on the dash. When you have a little clearance, disconnect the Hazard lights harness (pressure release on driver side disconnecting it from the green recepter portion.) Remove the entire dash.
Remove the two hex heads below and further back into the guage cluster mounting it to the dash frame. Pull out the guage cluster a little and remove the wiring harness, pressure release on the outside.
Mount the HUD projector in position - the non-HUD cars have the same structure and the projector will only orient in one way, but lack the front two mounting posts. I used two small course wood screws through the front two mounting locations and used a simple bolt and nut combo on the bottom front post mount of the proector. Place the wiring harness up and out of the way.
Install the new HUD guage cluster; plug in the wiring harness first, orient and reinstall two hex head mounts on bottom. Attach HUD projector wiring harness (small connector on top center of the guage cluster.)
Reinstall the new dash with a HUD bezel.
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I've got a few Word files that give you a step by step guide to a HUD install. If you would like a copy, just PM me your e-mail address and I'll send them to you.
