Center Dash Vent
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Burning Brakes
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Center Dash Vent
How hard is it to change center dash vent. Mine has some broken pieces that cause the emergency flasher button to fall into the dash. It is a 2002 Convertible.
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Need to remove the whole dash pad to get access to the bolts. No way to short cut it either. Not a hard job just a little time consuming. Plan on a couple hours at least. Good luck if you decide to tackle it.
Last edited by mstromquist; Oct 23, 2015 at 04:49 PM.
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Need to remove the whole dash pad to get access to the bolts. No way to short cut it either. Not a hard job just a little time consuming. Plan on a couple hours at least. Good luck if you decide to tackle it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJHznqSZjYU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJHznqSZjYU
........... As stated above. I have had my dash pad off so many times I can do it in under 30 minutes. It's really not that difficult 
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Here is another link o it. Remember to bag and tag all fasteners. If you need any parts try Marc at VetteNuts.net, a Forum vendor here.
http://tech.corvettecentral.com/2013...-dash-removal/
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http://tech.corvettecentral.com/2013...-dash-removal/
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Also, be very careful when taking of vents, and other plastic components. 11+ year old plastic tends to get brittle and break easily.
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