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Old 09-05-2012, 01:41 PM   #1
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dashboard cover removal

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Old 09-14-2012, 04:12 PM   #2
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thanks

This is a really nice write-up! I will be using it at some point not too distant. Thanks for putting this together.
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Old 09-14-2012, 05:49 PM   #3
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Thanks! May I post it to my web site?
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Old 09-15-2012, 03:14 AM   #4
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Wow, this very well done and invaluable to the forum.+1
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Old 09-15-2012, 06:01 PM   #5
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Thanks! May I post it to my web site?
Hi Randall. you are more then welcome to do so.
I also posted similar DIY for heater core removal/replacement, and AC evaporator replacement.
Thank you for to warm words Kenny.

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Old 09-22-2012, 09:46 PM   #6
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Excellent write up thank you!
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Old 10-23-2012, 07:46 AM   #7
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@Meir,

Those instructions are a work of art! Little arrows and all. That must have taken some time! Even pics of the tools used. Looked better than a Pelican writeup.

Hope I never have to be up to my arse in dash! I only thought I wanted to paint that little-bitty trim piece running through the dash. After seeing how much work it is….I'll pass on the dash! If I ever have to, at least I will know how! Good writeup.

Not sure about the other link. Might try another file sharing site…or just post them here! Cannot have too many DIYs! You learn SOMETHING from everyone….even if it only to stay away! Present company excluded, of course!
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@Meir,

Those instructions are a work of art! Little arrows and all. That must have taken some time! Even pics of the tools used. Looked better than a Pelican writeup.

Hope I never have to be up to my arse in dash! I only thought I wanted to paint that little-bitty trim piece running through the dash. After seeing how much work it is….I'll pass on the dash! If I ever have to, at least I will know how! Good writeup.

Not sure about the other link. Might try another file sharing site…or just post them here! Cannot have too many DIYs! You learn SOMETHING from everyone….even if it only to stay away! Present company excluded, of course!
Hi Mark.
Thanks man.
BTW I'm not sure you need to remove the dashboard, in order to get the stripes out.
They are held by screws from behind, and I think you can get to it by only removing the air tunnels. I'm n the road now, I'll check it and give you a call when I'm back home.

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@Meir,

Those instructions are a work of art! Little arrows and all. That must have taken some time! Even pics of the tools used. Looked better than a Pelican writeup.

Hope I never have to be up to my arse in dash! I only thought I wanted to paint that little-bitty trim piece running through the dash. After seeing how much work it is….I'll pass on the dash! If I ever have to, at least I will know how! Good writeup.

Not sure about the other link. Might try another file sharing site…or just post them here! Cannot have too many DIYs! You learn SOMETHING from everyone….even if it only to stay away! Present company excluded, of course!
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Hi Mark.
Thanks man.
BTW I'm not sure you need to remove the dashboard, in order to get the stripes out.
They are held by screws from behind, and I think you can get to it by only removing the air tunnels. I'm n the road now, I'll check it and give you a call when I'm back home.

Hi Guys

Great write up Meir!

Mark I did the dash strips a while ago it wasn't too bad really.

Link to my old post Help required with interior trim!
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Nice write up. Thank you!
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Old 10-24-2012, 04:48 AM   #11
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Hi Guys

Great write up Meir!

Mark I did the dash strips a while ago it wasn't too bad really.

Link to my old post Help required with interior trim!
@Christian,

Thanks for the info….I KNEW I had seen this procedure! I wanted to match the places where you had the color….uh, except in silver! I have never seen green look so good! I think it just adds a "newer" look to the car, NICE!

Thank Meir….got it covered. Whew! Dodged a bullet on that dash removal thing. Yea!
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you could write i book. id buy it.
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^^ what he said.

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good writeup, will use.
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The link's not working for me.
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The link's not working for me.
Pm me your email address, and I will email you the off file.
I can open the link from both my computer and cell phone, so I'm not sure what is the problem.
Need to find a better way then Dropbox to store the file.
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It worked for me. GREAT writeup. Thanks.
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Ok.
I have a feeling you need to have a Dropbox app installed on your computer or phone, in order to download it.
I will try to post another link later for Google docs.
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It worked for me. GREAT writeup. Thanks.
thanks chuck.
you might also like parts 1 and 3

step 1 - heater core removal/replacement.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/6bi2dlsy47ygaky/step%201%20heater%20core%20removal.pdf?dl=0
step - 2 - dashboard cover removal.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/lcthesknynmqaaz/step%202%20Dashboard%20cover%20removal.pdf?dl=0
step 3 - replacing the evaporator and re- foaming the flaps.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/gja11v6yi6h6sq9/step%203%20Evaporator%20replacement.pdf?dl=0


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