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Old Mar 4, 2008 | 12:54 PM
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Dashboard Removal

Is there a good write up somewhere for removing the dashboard? I am also removing the Airbags and HVAC as well. Any information on that would be great too. And yes I tried the search first.
Old Mar 5, 2008 | 12:10 PM
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For the dash, you have to be VERY gentle, it cracks easy (guess how I know ). Anyway, first remove the A-pillar trim, as the dash hooks underneath them. Then, VERY gently and slowly lift up on the dash, starting wherever, and wait for it to pop loose. Then just work it all the way off.
Old Mar 5, 2008 | 05:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Green96Z
For the dash, you have to be VERY gentle, it cracks easy (guess how I know ). Anyway, first remove the A-pillar trim, as the dash hooks underneath them. Then, VERY gently and slowly lift up on the dash, starting wherever, and wait for it to pop loose. Then just work it all the way off.
There are no screws holding it on??? Tell me it isnt so! Its just a lift and pull??
Old Mar 5, 2008 | 08:20 PM
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Yep, just some good ole velcro-like material. Mine actually popped free relatively easy, I was suprised. You'll see what I mean when it comes off.
Old Mar 5, 2008 | 08:51 PM
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be sure to try to pry near those little velco "thingy's" otherwise thats when it will break.
Old Mar 8, 2008 | 12:04 PM
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The dash pad (large plastic piece between the windshield and dash) is held in by velcro. The dash itself is held with screws though. I removed mine a couple years ago and it's pretty straight forward once you remove the gauges and dash pad. I don't remember exactly where all the screws were but, from what I remember, several were under the dash pad, one down by the kick panels on both sides, and I believe one or two near the console tray/cd holder.
Old Dec 21, 2008 | 11:47 AM
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I'm working on the same thing... but, getting hooked on something around the steering column. Has anyone else seen this issue? 1995 Camaro Z28. Thank you.
Old Dec 23, 2008 | 01:05 AM
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where is the velcro anyway...i have to pull my dash pad to change my gauges a little and dont want to crack it.
Old Dec 24, 2008 | 12:57 AM
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anyone?
Old Dec 24, 2008 | 09:55 AM
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Originally Posted by TBSPW
anyone?
You shouldnt have to pull the dash pad to get the gauges out, just the trim piece around it.
Old Dec 24, 2008 | 10:40 AM
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I think you have to pull the pad to get to the trim bolts.
Old Dec 24, 2008 | 03:17 PM
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You shouldnt have to pull the dash pad to get the gauges out, just the trim piece around it.
There's a couple screws under the dash pad.
Old Dec 24, 2008 | 06:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Green96Z
There's a couple screws under the dash pad.
99 must be different then,or maybe the Camaros are different from the Firebirds. I just pulled the gauges out yesterday, and didn't have the remove the dash pad. Sorry for the wrong info.
Old Dec 24, 2008 | 08:57 PM
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does anyone know where the velcro is that holds it down though...maybe a pic...i just really dont want to crack it
Old Dec 24, 2008 | 09:05 PM
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Originally Posted by ak95ta
99 must be different then,or maybe the Camaros are different from the Firebirds. I just pulled the gauges out yesterday, and didn't have the remove the dash pad. Sorry for the wrong info.
They are. 93-96 there are screws.

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does anyone know where the velcro is that holds it down though...maybe a pic...i just really dont want to crack it
Just start at one end and work your hand underneath. Work slow, I think there are like 4 or 5 velcro spots. Make sure you pull off the A-pillar trim first. It takes a little bit of pressure to pop it loose, since it's not regular velcro.

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