Interior/Exterior Replace Dashboard Trim DIY??
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Replace Dashboard Trim DIY??
I'm considering replacing the standard dash trim with the big checkered dashboard trim. Has anyone done this and if so, how difficult is it to remove the existing trim?
I'm considering ordering these: http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...catalogid=5277
I'm considering ordering these: http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...catalogid=5277
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https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...-retrofit.html
This thread has a PDF titled "How Too" that can help you with trim removal. If you can get past the horrific spelling, it is pretty useful.
This thread has a PDF titled "How Too" that can help you with trim removal. If you can get past the horrific spelling, it is pretty useful.
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Thanks for the replies!
I read the pdf file twice. Most of it applies to changing out to chrome line pieces. Fortunately for me, I'm ordering mine with the chrome line. Those instructions are be bit too intimidating.
The pdf file doesn't go into removing the passenger side trim, but I guess it only involves removing some screws on the secret compartment hinge. It's this part that scares me: "Then you will remove the Drivers side dash panel, except you pull the steering wheel all the way down so its out of the way. Then pull on both sides of the dash panel and it will come out. I'ts held in with a couple of clips, so just pull hard. Then to get it out I had to flip it upside down and then bring it up while tilting the top forward over the wheel." I don't quite get this part. I'd hate to pull too hard and break something.
I read the pdf file twice. Most of it applies to changing out to chrome line pieces. Fortunately for me, I'm ordering mine with the chrome line. Those instructions are be bit too intimidating.
The pdf file doesn't go into removing the passenger side trim, but I guess it only involves removing some screws on the secret compartment hinge. It's this part that scares me: "Then you will remove the Drivers side dash panel, except you pull the steering wheel all the way down so its out of the way. Then pull on both sides of the dash panel and it will come out. I'ts held in with a couple of clips, so just pull hard. Then to get it out I had to flip it upside down and then bring it up while tilting the top forward over the wheel." I don't quite get this part. I'd hate to pull too hard and break something.
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It isn't intimidating. The pdf is just very poorly written.
The section you are referring to could have been written as follows:
"To remove the driver's side panel, adjust the steering wheel to its lowest position. Pull up on both sides of the dash panel from the bottom edge. Rotate the piece to get it out from behind the wheel."
I'm not sure how to get the passenger side panel/secret compartment out, but I'm sure someone on the forum has done it.
The section you are referring to could have been written as follows:
"To remove the driver's side panel, adjust the steering wheel to its lowest position. Pull up on both sides of the dash panel from the bottom edge. Rotate the piece to get it out from behind the wheel."
I'm not sure how to get the passenger side panel/secret compartment out, but I'm sure someone on the forum has done it.
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It isn't intimidating. The pdf is just very poorly written.
The section you are referring to could have been written as follows:
"To remove the driver's side panel, adjust the steering wheel to its lowest position. Pull up on both sides of the dash panel from the bottom edge. Rotate the piece to get it out from behind the wheel."
I'm not sure how to get the passenger side panel/secret compartment out, but I'm sure someone on the forum has done it.
The section you are referring to could have been written as follows:
"To remove the driver's side panel, adjust the steering wheel to its lowest position. Pull up on both sides of the dash panel from the bottom edge. Rotate the piece to get it out from behind the wheel."
I'm not sure how to get the passenger side panel/secret compartment out, but I'm sure someone on the forum has done it.
On the passenger side, it's looks fairly easy to remove that panel. There are four screws holding it from behind the secret compartment door.
Btw, I checked out the stickers on minimotoringgraphics.com, but those are only for the passenger side.
Last edited by kewlby; 12-21-2008 at 07:45 PM.
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The trim piece over the secret door comes out by first removing the two screws that sit within a rectangle on the black bottom piece. The rectangle holds the door mechanism to the trim piece. The trim piece is consists of the upper finished piece and most of the lower black piece. If you look carefully at the top edge on the rectangle you will see three small slots with tabs inside. Using a screwdriver you can pop the tabs and remove the trim piece. Using the screwdriver I scratched the plastic a bit and would suggest using a plastic tool if possible.
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