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Removing Center Dash Tray

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Old 05-04-2008, 01:16 PM
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Removing Center Dash Tray

how do i remove the tray on top of the dash? does it just pull out or what. i dont want to break it by just yanking on it
 
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Old 05-04-2008, 02:07 PM
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you need to take the front part of the dash off first(part that surrounds your radio/cd player)...once that is off you will see how to take the top tray out.
 
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Old 05-04-2008, 05:55 PM
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ok well then how do i get the front piece off
 
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Old 05-04-2008, 08:05 PM
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you need to get a pocket knife of flathead screwdriver and carefully pry the piece of plastic away. its hard at first then it pops right off
 
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Old 05-04-2008, 10:29 PM
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Ive tried so many times but im so damn scared of snapping it.
 
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Old 05-04-2008, 10:34 PM
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you cant be nice about it, its going to take a little force

the easier way is to get one clip loose, the one on the top right works for me.

then from the top start pulling and it pops out
 

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Old 05-04-2008, 11:15 PM
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open the ash tray, and pull up from the bottom of your dash bezel. This is the easiest method.
 
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Old 05-04-2008, 11:46 PM
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open the ash tray, and pull up from the bottom of your dash bezel. This is the easiest method.
Yep. Don't be scared, it won't break.
 
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Old 05-05-2008, 04:06 PM
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does anyone know how to remove the passenger airbag cover, the plastic cover around the steering wheel and the two little defroster vents for the windshield. ones on the drivers side in front of the steeering wheel and the other is in front of the passenger airbag
 
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Old 05-06-2008, 09:58 AM
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Old 05-06-2008, 10:46 AM
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There is a bolt under the steering wheel (something weird like 5.5mm). Then pull down.
 
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Old 05-06-2008, 01:00 PM
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Originally Posted by CANNONFX4
There is a bolt under the steering wheel (something weird like 5.5mm). Then pull down.
yeah that one is a bit hard to get off then back on is worse, to get it back on i suggest trimming the curved piece that goes around the wheel(youll understand) so that it goes back in easier.

passenger side airbag cover im guessing your talking about the piece right above the glove compartment, in that case there are 2 screws mid way up on each side on the back its a b**** but after you get the screws out it just pops off, i left the screws out so that i can easily pop it off

as for the defroster i havent pulled those off yet
 
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Old 05-06-2008, 07:18 PM
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the airbag cover is the one on top of the dash with airbag wrtitten on it. i already have the front piece off
 


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