| [GMCnet] Replacing Dash Lights [message #218983] |
Sun, 18 August 2013 19:31  |
Jeff Marten
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OK, stupid question. How do I get to them??
I've got the dash facia panel and lower dash panels off. Remove one of the gauges?
Thanks!
Jeff Marten
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| Re: [GMCnet] Replacing Dash Lights [message #218991 is a reply to message #218983] |
Sun, 18 August 2013 19:48  |
tphipps
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Remove the rear cover over the instrument panel. Two Phillips head screws in the outside corners, gently lift it up and very carefully bend it out of the way. It is fragile and not easy to replace. Before you re-install it, cut the plastic away from the left hand corner to allow it to flex. Bulbs are behind the instruments, simple twist lock. Replacements are are your favorite auto store.
Tom, MS II
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| Re: [GMCnet] Replacing Dash Lights [message #219053 is a reply to message #218991] |
Mon, 19 August 2013 03:41 |
Mr ERFisher
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Like this
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/misc/p16549.html
Gene
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On Aug 18, 2013, at 5:48 PM, Thomas Phipps <tph1pp5@yahoo.com> wrote:
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> Remove the rear cover over the instrument panel. Two Phillips head screws in the outside corners, gently lift it up and very carefully bend it out of the way. It is fragile and not easy to replace. Before you re-install it, cut the plastic away from the felt hand corner to allow it to flex. Bulbs are behind the instruments, simple twist lock. Replacements are are your favorite auto store.
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| Re: [GMCnet] Replacing Dash Lights [message #232626 is a reply to message #232624] |
Sun, 08 December 2013 01:33 |
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One of the best feel-good projects is to replace the dash panel lights with the kit from Len and Eric. Replace the labels and the lights and you’ll feel like a real hero. It was one of the first projects I did on the coach and it still makes me feel good to look at those lights!
<http://bdub.net/novak>
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On Dec 7, 2013, at 8:50 PM, Richard Andis <randis2@elp.rr.com> wrote:
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> tphipps wrote on Sun, 18 August 2013 19:48
>> Remove the rear cover over the instrument panel. Two Phillips head screws in the outside corners, gently lift it up and very carefully bend it out of the way. It is fragile and not easy to replace. Before you re-install it, cut the plastic away from the left hand corner to allow it to flex. Bulbs are behind the instruments, simple twist lock. Replacements are are your favorite auto store.
>> Tom, MS II
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> I have to do some work behind the dash as well. I understand about modifying the cover after removing it for the first time. That makes it easier to remove on subsequent removals. But what about the first time? Do you bend it gently and hold your breath? Is there a prayer than needs to be said?
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| Re: [GMCnet] Replacing Dash Lights [message #232628 is a reply to message #232624] |
Sun, 08 December 2013 01:55 |
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Yes, you need to pray  ...lift the right side up first and hold it up just to clear the top before trying to flex that left corner over the padding. It will also help if you warm the padding with a hair dryer to make it more flexible and direct the extra heat to that corner of the dash cover.
Terry Kelpien
ASE Master Technician
73 Glacier 260
Smithfield, Va.
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