3lt Leather Dash Removal Instructions.
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 6,488
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From: Sausalito CA
3lt Leather Dash Removal Instructions.
Yep, my dash adhesive has separated along the edges.2023 HTC 3LT.
Additionally, it appears that these edges have dried out more than the other surface of the dash, and one edge seems to have shrunk.
The dash panel in question is the passenger side panel that extends across the dash and covers the airbag - leather w/ red stitch.
I understand this will be covered by 3/36 warranty.
My preference is a complete panel replacement.
Yet, does anyone have a printout of the factory service manual to remove this panel?
I'd like to see what is involved.
Thanks co-members
Additionally, it appears that these edges have dried out more than the other surface of the dash, and one edge seems to have shrunk.
The dash panel in question is the passenger side panel that extends across the dash and covers the airbag - leather w/ red stitch.
I understand this will be covered by 3/36 warranty.
My preference is a complete panel replacement.
Yet, does anyone have a printout of the factory service manual to remove this panel?
I'd like to see what is involved.
Thanks co-members
Hoon
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 718
Likes: 759
From: Krypton
See attached……a LOT of work. The typical dealer gorilla wallowing all over the interior with myriad chances to break tabs, strip screws, scratch stuff, grease stains, boot scuffs and squeaks and rattles later on = ughhh.
It’s boggling GM still hasn’t figured out how to bond leather.
It’s boggling GM still hasn’t figured out how to bond leather.
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 6,488
Likes: 714
From: Sausalito CA
Holey Moley... does not look like plug & play.
I only need to remove the Instrumnent panel upper trim panel replaced.
I see the airbag is attached to it.
No short cut?
Center front floor console, rear compartment close out panel, and instrument panel knee bolster all need to be removed?
Really need an experienced tech to do this, yes?
PS Thank your GSVette
I only need to remove the Instrumnent panel upper trim panel replaced.
I see the airbag is attached to it.
No short cut?
Center front floor console, rear compartment close out panel, and instrument panel knee bolster all need to be removed?
Really need an experienced tech to do this, yes?
PS Thank your GSVette
Racer
Joined: Apr 2014
Posts: 278
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From: Bham
There's a channel on youtube, Squirrel Cage garage if I recall right. Great videos, the guy took the interior of the C8 dash apart. I used his videos when I replaced some dash trim panels. Takes a while but if you are comfortable wrenching it yourself its pretty easy, just take your time with each panel.
8th Gear
Joined: Apr 2013
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i'm currently looking at a '21 3LT. The leather dash cover(black) has loosened from the dash (no issues that I can see on edges). When the AC is on in the car the leather smooths out and is not noticible. This car has the translucent roof panel and has spent time in FLA. Has anyone else experienced this? What is the fix?
Drifting
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 1,633
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From: Chattanooga tn
Yep, my dash adhesive has separated along the edges.2023 HTC 3LT.
Additionally, it appears that these edges have dried out more than the other surface of the dash, and one edge seems to have shrunk.
The dash panel in question is the passenger side panel that extends across the dash and covers the airbag - leather w/ red stitch.
I understand this will be covered by 3/36 warranty.
My preference is a complete panel replacement.
Yet, does anyone have a printout of the factory service manual to remove this panel?
I'd like to see what is involved.
Thanks co-members
Additionally, it appears that these edges have dried out more than the other surface of the dash, and one edge seems to have shrunk.
The dash panel in question is the passenger side panel that extends across the dash and covers the airbag - leather w/ red stitch.
I understand this will be covered by 3/36 warranty.
My preference is a complete panel replacement.
Yet, does anyone have a printout of the factory service manual to remove this panel?
I'd like to see what is involved.
Thanks co-members
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