dash part removal
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Racer
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From: Bedford TX
dash part removal
Does anyone know how to remove the small part of the dash, just to the left of the steering column. Its the same part that houses the fog light and the hatch release, or trunk, since its a C5 vert. Sorry no pic's but I think you know what I'm talking about.
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If you just want the fog light/trunk release housing off, yes, it just pops out with a thin blade screwdriver. If you want the rest of that part of the dash out, look at instructions on the Vette Essentials web site - should be something there.
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Follow the instructions on Vette Essentials web site. Yes, there are two torx head screws at the bottom but I think you have to remove the senor cover on the right of the steering column and remove that screw also. Not sure but there may be a screw under the fog/hatch release. There are clips that hold the panel on also but you just pull for those. You don't want to break anything so go to VE web site for detailed instructions as to where to pull and location of screws.
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Racer
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From: Bedford TX
Follow the instructions on Vette Essentials web site. Yes, there are two torx head screws at the bottom but I think you have to remove the senor cover on the right of the steering column and remove that screw also. Not sure but there may be a screw under the fog/hatch release. There are clips that hold the panel on also but you just pull for those. You don't want to break anything so go to VE web site for detailed instructions as to where to pull and location of screws.
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Look for the procedure to install the Hyper=Flash signal bypass, that goes right in there and should show the steps for removing the knee bolster.
Of course, you've got it out already, so no idea why Im answering aside from the fact that you asked
Of course, you've got it out already, so no idea why Im answering aside from the fact that you asked
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From: Bedford TX
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From: Bedford TX
By the way, I just brought up the VE site and didn't find anything on the hyper=flash signal bypass. Are you sure its on that site?