Dash Bezel
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Dash Bezel
Hi folks, can you hel[p on how to remove the dash bezel from a Corvette 2005 Coupe Auto for painting the corners with the same exterior color of my car. I will appreciate, Thanks and have a nice day.
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Right. There are 3 clips on the left and 1 on the right. Just pry up on it under the start button and under the ac vent. There are a few small clips around the round part on top that you pull down. If you have telescope wheel it helps a lot to have it fully extended. I had a tough time getting the plug out for the dimmer. It helps if you pry the ac vent out first.
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Right. There are 3 clips on the left and 1 on the right. Just pry up on it under the start button and under the ac vent. There are a few small clips around the round part on top that you pull down. If you have telescope wheel it helps a lot to have it fully extended. I had a tough time getting the plug out for the dimmer. It helps if you pry the ac vent out first.
Do a search here on dash removal for instructions. I have done several and it just pops off. Look for the instructions, don't just start pulling, you will break it.
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Are you talking about the Instrument Panel Cluster Trim Plate (aka the upper gauge surround panel)?
Pictures & detailed instructions start on page 9 of 47 here:
http://www.theredlion.us/C6%20HUD%20...%20Rev%202.pdf
Tips:
-- Use a plastic trim removal tool.
-- There are 7 metal clips that hold the panel in place... as you remove the panel, these clips can become dislodged... make sure you keep track of all clips.
-- Plastic can be brittle when cold. Shouldn't be a problem in P.R.
Pictures & detailed instructions start on page 9 of 47 here:
http://www.theredlion.us/C6%20HUD%20...%20Rev%202.pdf
Tips:
-- Use a plastic trim removal tool.
-- There are 7 metal clips that hold the panel in place... as you remove the panel, these clips can become dislodged... make sure you keep track of all clips.
-- Plastic can be brittle when cold. Shouldn't be a problem in P.R.
Last edited by CO Lightfoot; Jan 15, 2011 at 11:19 AM.
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Here are 2 useful threads:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...many-pics.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...tion-help.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...many-pics.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...tion-help.html
