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Does anybody know where in the manuals it says how to remove the dash pad, i looked but can't find it
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Just pulled mine and reinstalled it in an hour or so a couple of days ago.
I had to find out what the problems I was having behind the dash. I even stripped the white instrument cluster down to bare plastic to finally find the problems with it. Two broken mounting tabs AND a broken post that the gear shift indicator wire wraps around - it had broken right off.
Small wonder my gear shift indicator no longer works. Gotta get a new one.
But truly, you will be surprised how easy it is.
DO NOT FORGET THE SCREW ON THE PASSENGER SIDE!!! You MUST open the door to remove that one. If you do not, attempting to remove the pad with that screw in place will damage the pad. Ask me how I know that. Barrman beat me to it. Man I'm slowing down.
I just got my correct Chevy color coded vinyl paint. I'll be pulling a Chevy gray dash pad and correct color door panels this next week in my M1028a2 dually, clean them with a paint specific cleaner, then spray at least three or four coats of vinyl paint on all parts. That will make them look pretty close to new.
NOTE: If you are not careful, the little 'grates' that cover the windshield defroster space will break - they are really fragile and if they fall out just right... Again, ask me why I know this. And don't lose any of the little metal spring clips under the dash, they are WAY important. Again, ask me why...
Good luck.
IT REALLY IS EASY. Honest.
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Here is a pic of what my dash speakers look like installed. They are Polk Audio 3.5 inch, I would highly recommend adding the Dynamat for the dash, it made a HUGE difference in sound quality
Where did you get the new dashpad?Thanks guys for the tips. On my K30 I have a new dash pad waiting and also a non working shift indicator. What has to be removed to get at the cable for the indicator. Been a little afraid to pull it apart.
Here is a cheaper solution, below is a thread it did about it.OUCH!
I have avoided looking at the dealer so far. i have found a few other less expensive options but i am sure they have their issues. I suppose i could always sell that kidney.
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