Is there a trick to putting the dash pad back in?

[mattgdg]

Mine broke in a zillion pieces when I was redoing the interior. I bought one that had been broken and glued it back together, now I can't seem to get it in there. There has to be something I'm missing?

[ssms5411]

Re: Is there a trick to putting the dash pad back in?

I don't know but the last time I messed with mine it broke and cracked all over, AZ heat didn't do it any good. I used some duct tape. Then I just put my dashmat over it to cover it up. Good luck

[Firebirdkid96]

Re: Is there a trick to putting the dash pad back in?

easiest way is to take out your a-pillar trim pieces.

[Archer]

Re: Is there a trick to putting the dash pad back in?

break this one i have another one in perfect condition.. but it slides in back and press down.
Archer

[mattgdg]

Re: Is there a trick to putting the dash pad back in?

I put the passenger side in first and flexed it a little bit and it slid back in, I guess I was being too gentle with it before.

break this one i have another one in perfect condition.

dammit man! I had been looking for one for 3 months.

[Archer]

Re: Is there a trick to putting the dash pad back in?

sorry, i was going to repair my 01 camaro... interior is perfect. but decided to buy one instead.
Archer

[Everglades W68]

Re: Is there a trick to putting the dash pad back in?

The big plastic piece for the dashboard is easy - if you have T-tops. For hard tops, it is harder because the pillar pieces do not come out the same way.

[Everglades W68]

Re: Is there a trick to putting the dash pad back in?

The Search function is your friend.

Here is what I wrote about it five years ago:

http://forum.camarov6.com/showthread...ight=dashboard

...and a cut and paste of my brilliant insights:


Take two screws out from top of each A pillar and pry off the A pillars (covers actually).

I had only two small hitches:

1. There are two pegs underneath the dash part for positioning the part. I could not figure out the driver's side - the place where the hole was supposed to be was filled in - in fact it had a peg sticking down from it! Then I realized the filled-in hole/peg was the old broken-off peg from the old cover - Duh. A needle nose pliers got that piece out.

2. The driver's side A pillar cover took a little "convincing" with a rubber mallet to go back into position.

WOO HOO - Car looks great again.

Lastly - I noticed that it almost exclusively the Florida persons who have made posts about replacing this part - definitely a problem from the intense heat/sun here.

I might start using a sun shield in the window now.

And BTW - GMPARTSDIRECT.COM = best prices and quick delivery.

(2009 update -

A. My last experience with gmpartsdirect.com was very s-l-o-o-w (like almost two months). Maybe parts are getting harder to come by now.

B. I have used a sun shield ever since that first dashboard replacement - and this new one is still in perfect condition.

C. I think the aftermarket dashboard mat things people sometimes use look cheesy.)

[Archer]

Re: Is there a trick to putting the dash pad back in?

yeah gmpartsdirect has gotten a little slow.. but thats what happens when ya buy from a third party sales.. but Im still a sucker for their prices. lol

Great 5 yr old write up. lol

Archer

[ramy]

Re: Is there a trick to putting the dash pad back in?

What was the part # for that dashboard?

[Everglades W68]

Re: Is there a trick to putting the dash pad back in?

What was the part # for that dashboard?

You're making me do some work here, ramy. I found the part number:

10410583

Wow, the price has doubled since I bought mine back in 2004.
$168 + shipping = $206.
I paid 86.66 + $17 shipping = $104.

Then again, this part has been out of production for eight years.

And (update) yes, I keep mine protected by a sun shade every day. It is still in great condition.

[Everglades W68]

Re: Is there a trick to putting the dash pad back in?

BTW, I bought a different part from GMpartsdirect.com recently and they delivered the part within a week.

[Everglades W68]

Re: Is there a trick to putting the dash pad back in?

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