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

    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?

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    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
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    • #3
      Re: Is there a trick to putting the dash pad back in?

      easiest way is to take out your a-pillar trim pieces.
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      • #4
        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
        MISC: 01 parts. Some interior, T top kit, seats etc.
        http://forum.camarov6.com/showthread.php?t=95347

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        • #5
          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.

          Originally posted by Archer View Post
          break this one i have another one in perfect condition.
          dammit man! I had been looking for one for 3 months.

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          • #6
            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
            MISC: 01 parts. Some interior, T top kit, seats etc.
            http://forum.camarov6.com/showthread.php?t=95347

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            • #7
              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.
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              • #8
                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.)
                Last edited by Everglades W68; 01-30-2009, 12:41 AM.
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                • #9
                  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
                  MISC: 01 parts. Some interior, T top kit, seats etc.
                  http://forum.camarov6.com/showthread.php?t=95347

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                  • #10
                    Re: Is there a trick to putting the dash pad back in?

                    What was the part # for that dashboard?

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                    • #11
                      Re: Is there a trick to putting the dash pad back in?

                      Originally posted by ramy View Post
                      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.
                      I solemnly swear I am up to no good.

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                      • #12
                        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.
                        I solemnly swear I am up to no good.

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                        Pewter Mafia - 2000 Firebird - SOLD
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                        • #13
                          Re: Is there a trick to putting the dash pad back in?

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