jaki30

Thinking of replacing the dash trim pad and going to Kalahari from Black. I have a 2LT Kalahari interior and may add the Dash trim pad and Upper trim pad to break up the all black dash.
Forum member Theta had a great write up on the trip pad removal. However, it appears you need to remove the center console just to get to one screw. I am not too fond of prying plastic pieces apart. Has anyone found an easier way or does the center console trim plate have to come off? Thanks.

SharkGrayStingray

edited: if you just want to replace the "leather" part of the trim, doesn't that just pry off? I don't think the silver piece (that is held on by the screw) needs to be removed. Check into this further

3X2

Get a set of Bojo's before prying with anything sharp and/or metal.

http://www.bojoinc.com/index.php/com...b-m14-blk.html

SharkGrayStingray

those are great, but if you don't need them, just get the yellow set from harbor freight. i think $5

pkadams

You do have to remove a bolt in the center console and drop the glove compartment. I had the dealer do it (it didn't cost much). The result is worth it. I also replaced the piece over the dashboard and the piece on the grab bar. All available from Cultrag.

SharkGrayStingray

you do NOT have to remove the bolt for the silver trim piece if all you are doing is removing the leather surround to the top of the dash. all you have to remove is the 2 screws by the "handle" portion of the surround. Watch from 25 seconds to 1 minute mark of this video.

jaki30

I would like to do this, too. But, I want to also have the piece on the door panels match so it looks like it would flow in. Spoke to a leather place that can recover my pieces, but, apparently there isn't true Kalahari available yet. Don't want to go through all the trouble if it won't match perfectly.

Red C8 of Jax

Had the dealer install the Trim Pad (dash pad) and had an auto upholstery shop install the Upper Molding (around the dash) and Finish Panel (covers the handle).

jaki30

Nice! How/where did you get the grey side panels below the console?

LGarcia2000

Great ideas, looks really good!! I have the all black interior, would love to add the red accents.

Red C8 of Jax

I think you are seeing the grey carpet. When you order ash grey seats you get matching carpet.

Rebel Yell

$7.99. Just bought the set to remove some pieces on mine. No need to spend a ton of money on something you'll only use a few times.

KuzVette

I've done this and it took less than 15 minutes!... Here's a YouTube that shows how to remove the Dash Panel...

Good Luck!