Interior Panel Removal
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Interior Panel Removal
I was wonder about the removal of a few different interior panels. I know how to remove the center console radio surround, the bezel around the gauge cluster and the door button bezels, but I am not sure about the plates that cover the door locks/memory controls, the window switches and mirrow controls. Also the steering wheel control covers. Are thes just a snap fit or is there more to it?
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I was wonder about the removal of a few different interior panels. I know how to remove the center console radio surround, the bezel around the gauge cluster and the door button bezels, but I am not sure about the plates that cover the door locks/memory controls, the window switches and mirrow controls. Also the steering wheel control covers. Are thes just a snap fit or is there more to it?
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Door switches pop off
Steering wheel pieces. You need to remove airbag there are holes in steering column use a small screwdriver and press in to release clip on either side to release air bag, once popped unscrew the covers
If you are going to unplug I would disconnect the battery
Steering wheel pieces. You need to remove airbag there are holes in steering column use a small screwdriver and press in to release clip on either side to release air bag, once popped unscrew the covers
If you are going to unplug I would disconnect the battery
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More to it. Door panel must be removed. Under door pull is a snap in cover, there are 2 bolts there. Door panel is held on by post/recp. And must be swung out then lifted up. Lock panel is held on by 2 inverted hex speed nuts. They break often when removed. Can use a small screw and washer to repair. Ask me how I know.
Search for Paul Talons website the redlion.com. great step by step instructions there.
Search for Paul Talons website the redlion.com. great step by step instructions there.
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More to it. Door panel must be removed. Under door pull is a snap in cover, there are 2 bolts there. Door panel is held on by post/recp. And must be swung out then lifted up. Lock panel is held on by 2 inverted hex speed nuts. They break often when removed. Can use a small screw and washer to repair. Ask me how I know.
Search for Paul Talons website the redlion.com. great step by step instructions there.
Search for Paul Talons website the redlion.com. great step by step instructions there.
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Door panels removal write ups have been done on the speaker upgrade mods, and as for pulling the gauge cluster and it trim, look up the video on the 2005 steering wheel lock eliminator.
As for pulling the steering wheel and clock spring, look up Steering wheel lock replacement on the 2005.
As for pulling the steering wheel and clock spring, look up Steering wheel lock replacement on the 2005.
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I'm interested to hear how you pop out the plastic bezel around the gauge cluster. I have a squeak going on in there that's driving me crazy and the fix I read about requires that this piece be popped out a bit. Anyone?
EDIT: Okay so I answered my own question. Here's the link for other folks...
https://www.corvetteforum.com/c6-cor...ml?styleid=140
EDIT: Okay so I answered my own question. Here's the link for other folks...
https://www.corvetteforum.com/c6-cor...ml?styleid=140
Last edited by vara411; Feb 22, 2014 at 01:39 AM.