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Old Sep 1, 2004 | 09:11 PM
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Can any one find the thread on how to change the bezels on the side of the seats on a C5?

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Old Sep 1, 2004 | 09:34 PM
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There is a tech tip or two about this I believe. I have done it. Its pretty easy. One screw and the touch part is releasing the handle, you have to use a small screwdriver. try www.vetteessentials.com. I believe they have some install photos that show how to do it.
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Kinda of a PITA, people have done it with removing the seat. Me, I had to remove the seat. New bezel part must be ajusted to fit a 97-98 seat. Read this http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=880480
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The Vette Essentials site has a good set of instructions. I used them to work on my seats.
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Thanks for the help

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Pull the seats. I had to in order to get to the front screw. Still a pain even with the seats out IMHO. I changed mine with some lt oak ones I bought. They look pretty good.
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Got my new seat bezels. I had to remove the seats to replace them. What a PITA!!!!!!!!!!!!!. The new bezels look great. Thanks again for the help.

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Originally Posted by jmesox
Got my new seat bezels. I had to remove the seats to replace them. What a PITA!!!!!!!!!!!!!. The new bezels look great. Thanks again for the help.

John

Pic pleases!
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