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My "new-to-me" 2004 Z06 is missing the small HUD dimmer ****. I actually found a replacement online similar to pic below. The little "H" shaped clip in TINY! I can't find any instructions and was hoping someone else here has installed one of these to give me some pointers. I do not have the most steady hands and I am afraid I am going to lose the clip trying to figure out how to install it properly.
Wow! I thought this was actually going to be an easy question. So nobody has had to replace this ****? I actually tried the clip in a couple of different configurations but couldn't get it to hold. I am sure I am just missing something.
Wow! I thought this was actually going to be an easy question. So nobody has had to replace this ****? I actually tried the clip in a couple of different configurations but couldn't get it to hold. I am sure I am just missing something.
At the risk of sounding like a smart-***, is this simply a cut and paste from a website where this **** is sold? Or do you have first-hand knowledge of this installation?
The separate small clip has to be positioned properly for the **** to actually "clip" onto the prong. The clip has a unique two-sided curved (concave/convex) design. I am simply asking if someone has done this installation SUCCESSFULLY before and knows how the clip is positioned.
At the risk of sounding like a smart-***, is this simply a cut and paste from a website where this **** is sold? Or do you have first-hand knowledge of this installation?
The separate small clip has to be positioned properly for the **** to actually "clip" onto the prong. The clip has a unique two-sided curved (concave/convex) design. I am simply asking if someone has done this installation SUCCESSFULLY before and knows how the clip is positioned.
I ordered one last year from Southern Car Parts because mine was missing. Insert the spring clip into the **** before pushing it on so it grips the switch when you push it on. Picture is identical to what you posted.
Last edited by Ed Ramberger; Sep 24, 2018 at 09:13 PM.
I had to slightly bend the clip a little more than it already is. Give it some more curve for a tighter fit. I also used a dab of glue for extra insurance.
I ordered one last year from Southern Car Parts because mine was missing. Insert the spring clip into the **** before pushing it on so it grips the switch when you push it on. Picture is identical to what you posted.
Thanks for the reply, but I am still having a tough time visualizing this! And believe it or not, I do 90% of all my mechanical upgrades on my vehicles!!
So, the wide portion of the clip actually spreads the "jaws" of the switch prong as you push it on?
I did a REAL CRAPPY drawing, but is this the way the clip will be orientated on the switch prongs as the **** is pushed on?
I recently had to replace the HUD slider/dimmer **** on my 2003 C5 and had the same issue of finding some decent instructions. It wasn't clear at all how to position the Spring Clip.
Firstly, I ordered the part/s from Amazon from a Company called Keen "C5 Corvette Head Up Display **** with Clip" for $15 USD. It did not come with instructions.
Secondly, because of the size of the parts and my old eyes, I had to use tweezers and my LED headset magnifiers to do the job. And with much trial and error and dropping the parts several times, I finally figured out the proper fit of the sliding **** and Spring Clip to the Sliding Switch without using adhesive. Although you probably could use adhesive if you want.
Using the Spring Clip as-is was not adequate to hold the **** in place with a good amount of retention, so I modified the Spring Clip to have more "bow" in it using two needle nose pliers. Once I did this I placed the Spring Clip into the inside pocket of the **** with the convex side toward the inner rib of the ****, and pushed it onto the Sliding Switch, which now passes my subjective "tug test!" I took a closeup photo and hopefully it posts with this message; a picture is worth 1000 words...
Hope this helps!
I recently had to replace the HUD slider/dimmer **** on my 2003 C5 and had the same issue of finding some decent instructions. It wasn't clear at all how to position the Spring Clip.
Firstly, I ordered the part/s from Amazon from a Company called Keen "C5 Corvette Head Up Display **** with Clip" for $15 USD. It did not come with instructions.
Secondly, because of the size of the parts and my old eyes, I had to use tweezers and my LED headset magnifiers to do the job. And with much trial and error and dropping the parts several times, I finally figured out the proper fit of the sliding **** and Spring Clip to the Sliding Switch without using adhesive. Although you probably could use adhesive if you want.
Using the Spring Clip as-is was not adequate to hold the **** in place with a good amount of retention, so I modified the Spring Clip to have more "bow" in it using two needle nose pliers. Once I did this I placed the Spring Clip into the inside pocket of the **** with the convex side toward the inner rib of the ****, and pushed it onto the Sliding Switch, which now passes my subjective "tug test!" I took a closeup photo and hopefully it posts with this message; a picture is worth 1000 words...
Hope this helps!
Thanks for posting your picture. I also ordered the HUD slider with the clip and was looking for the proper way to install. I superglued the convex side of the clip to the rib so it resembled your picture. The slider snapped on nicely and seems to be snug. I just wonder if the clip should have been flipped the other way to provide more contact with the slider arm.
Thanks again!
HUD Dimmer **** Replacement
