Has anyone ever installed this piece before...I am getting one today through the local dealership but I just want to make sure that I install it correctly and that it doesnt bend the wrong way and crack..I would be pissed.


Tim

 

Its straight forwards, you'll figure it out.

 

What peace is it, mine is broke also, its the peace on top where the vents are for the defroster, is that what you are talking about?

 

yes that is what I am talking about.


Tim

 

I have been meaning to price that thing, could you help me out?

 

I got mine for 86 + 14 shipping from GM partsdirect.com. Its really easy to install, remove the the two pilars, that run along the sides of the windsheild. They are held on by metal clips. After thats out just pull the old dash cap out. Then just slide the new one in to place and and start pressing it down. It only goes in one way, and is held in with just a bunch of tabs. Then put the pillars back in and your done. You can do it in under 15 minutes easy. If I can do it, any one can.

 

I broke mine last night when I was changing the bulbs in my dash to red. I didn't remove the pillars because I couldnt see any screws. Thought If I started pulling on them I would break them. I got my rachet under that plastic piece and turned my head to grab a tool. CRACK The plastic that they use on the dash isn't very flexable. LOL I searched for how to disasemble the dash and couldn't find any. I thought I would be smart and figure it out as I went. I just missed that one step. lol oh well now I know. I was thinking that I could get one from a salvage yard for cheap I hope for less than $ 86 ( way less more like 30 to 50) Well glad to know I am not the only one who has broke that dang cheap plastic piece

 

yeah mine has been broke since I got the car, but I have been wanting to fix it for like 2 years.....thanks for the info!!!!!!!