my concern also!
silver interior trim removal
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Drifting
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From: Buchanan Dam Texas
St. Jude Donor '04-'05-'06-'07-'11-'12-'13
silver interior trim removal
has anyone figured out how to remove the two small silver trim pieces on each side of the speedo cluster. There is a thread on removing the center console but not for this that I can find.
thanks in advance
Mike
thanks in advance
Mike
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From: Foothill Ranch CA
When I was looking for a rattle, I removed the entire cluster. It came out in about 3 minutes. There are two clips at the top center and the piece that goes around the cluster is all one piece.
I didn't really take a close look at how the two silver parts were connected, but I immagine that they are held on from the back with screws.
Pop the retaining clips out, pull out the entire assembly and unplug all of the switches and the entire piece will come out, really simple.
I hope this helps.
Kevin.
I didn't really take a close look at how the two silver parts were connected, but I immagine that they are held on from the back with screws.
Pop the retaining clips out, pull out the entire assembly and unplug all of the switches and the entire piece will come out, really simple.
I hope this helps.
Kevin.
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From: Buchanan Dam Texas
St. Jude Donor '04-'05-'06-'07-'11-'12-'13
Originally Posted by Lawman31
When I was looking for a rattle, I removed the entire cluster. It came out in about 3 minutes. There are two clips at the top center and the piece that goes around the cluster is all one piece.
I didn't really take a close look at how the two silver parts were connected, but I immagine that they are held on from the back with screws.
Pop the retaining clips out, pull out the entire assembly and unplug all of the switches and the entire piece will come out, really simple.
I hope this helps.
Kevin.
I didn't really take a close look at how the two silver parts were connected, but I immagine that they are held on from the back with screws.
Pop the retaining clips out, pull out the entire assembly and unplug all of the switches and the entire piece will come out, really simple.
I hope this helps.
Kevin.
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The most difficult part was figuring out how to unplug the switches. Some have little latches that need to be released before they will come out. You would all be surprized at how easily these cars come apart and go back together.
Make sure that the wheel in all the way out and down, lay a towel over it to avoid scratches. The cowling around the instrumnet cluster has no screws holding it in, just clips, so removal is very fast and doesn't require tools. If you were to remove the instrumnet cluster to get behind the dash to gain access to air vents etc... There are 4 screws holding the entire cluster in, once removed, simply pull out, unplug only a couple of main plugs and your free. You need to get the cluster at a particular angle to get it by the wheel, but once you figure it out, it comes right out. I was amazed at how simple it was and equally impressed as to how well this car has been designed, very simple in all areas.
Make sure that the wheel in all the way out and down, lay a towel over it to avoid scratches. The cowling around the instrumnet cluster has no screws holding it in, just clips, so removal is very fast and doesn't require tools. If you were to remove the instrumnet cluster to get behind the dash to gain access to air vents etc... There are 4 screws holding the entire cluster in, once removed, simply pull out, unplug only a couple of main plugs and your free. You need to get the cluster at a particular angle to get it by the wheel, but once you figure it out, it comes right out. I was amazed at how simple it was and equally impressed as to how well this car has been designed, very simple in all areas.
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From: Buchanan Dam Texas
St. Jude Donor '04-'05-'06-'07-'11-'12-'13
Originally Posted by Lawman31
The most difficult part was figuring out how to unplug the switches. Some have little latches that need to be released before they will come out. You would all be surprized at how easily these cars come apart and go back together.
Make sure that the wheel in all the way out and down, lay a towel over it to avoid scratches. The cowling around the instrumnet cluster has no screws holding it in, just clips, so removal is very fast and doesn't require tools. If you were to remove the instrumnet cluster to get behind the dash to gain access to air vents etc... There are 4 screws holding the entire cluster in, once removed, simply pull out, unplug only a couple of main plugs and your free. You need to get the cluster at a particular angle to get it by the wheel, but once you figure it out, it comes right out. I was amazed at how simple it was and equally impressed as to how well this car has been designed, very simple in all areas.
Make sure that the wheel in all the way out and down, lay a towel over it to avoid scratches. The cowling around the instrumnet cluster has no screws holding it in, just clips, so removal is very fast and doesn't require tools. If you were to remove the instrumnet cluster to get behind the dash to gain access to air vents etc... There are 4 screws holding the entire cluster in, once removed, simply pull out, unplug only a couple of main plugs and your free. You need to get the cluster at a particular angle to get it by the wheel, but once you figure it out, it comes right out. I was amazed at how simple it was and equally impressed as to how well this car has been designed, very simple in all areas.
thanks again!
Mike
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From: Foothill Ranch CA
Originally Posted by mike1952
Kevin, the 2 clips at the top center....how do you unclip them? do you use a screwdriver to separate the dash from the cluster?
thanks again!
Mike
thanks again!
Mike
