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Old Aug 22, 2006 | 10:56 AM
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Removing Dash Trim...help

Does anyone have any tips or instructions for removing all the silver trim on the dash? I am looking to get it painted to match the car.

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Old Aug 22, 2006 | 11:00 AM
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Does anyone have any tips or instructions for removing all the silver trim on the dash? I am looking to get it painted to match the car.

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The clips are very stiff and the plastice will definitely break before the clip will release if you are too aggressive. Just be VERY careful and pry slowly and use your ears to try and hear if the plastic starts to crack. Use slow and consistent force when pulling them off.
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Old Aug 22, 2006 | 11:05 AM
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Seems as though this is a very delicate process...
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Old Aug 22, 2006 | 11:50 AM
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its really not that delicate....dotn be an idiot about it but u do need to use quite a bit of force the first time to yank it off...for example..start at one end and work your way to the other of the plastic pieces, focusing on 1 clip at a time and not the whole piece....its not that hard..
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Old Aug 22, 2006 | 11:52 AM
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its easy i jsut used a flat head screw driver found the clips and pryed right where the clip is.

its a nasty sound when the clips are releasing though but dont worry thats not ur trim breaking hahaha
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Old Aug 22, 2006 | 01:54 PM
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Here's a link to show you where the clips are
https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/how-guide-43/disassemble-dashboard-radio-related-panels-7236/
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Old Aug 22, 2006 | 02:40 PM
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Hey, does anyone happen to have a part number for the radio bezel? The dealership has to replace mine and they don't believe its a seperate piece. Idiots.
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Old Aug 22, 2006 | 02:44 PM
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Originally Posted by MrGriffithDW
its easy i jsut used a flat head screw driver found the clips and pryed right where the clip is.

its a nasty sound when the clips are releasing though but dont worry thats not ur trim breaking hahaha

that';s what i did... the first one that popped out i was like **** it broke... but it comes out easy with the scredriver if you get it in there right....
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Old Aug 22, 2006 | 03:47 PM
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I dont know the part number but here is a link that will take you to a place you can buy a new one for a decent price.

http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...06&catalogid=2
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