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How do you remove the instrument panel and gauges in a 328?

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  1. GrigioGuy

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    #1 GrigioGuy, Jan 9, 2007
    How do you remove the instrument panel and gauges in a 328? As far as I can tell it's a press fit, but doesn't seem to want to move. Suggestions?
     
  2. GTHill

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    #2 GTHill, Jan 9, 2007
    Time to roll that odometer back? Better late than never...



    Kidding of course. :)


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  3. BigTex

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    #3 BigTex, Jan 9, 2007
    The 4 corner lamps hide the mounting screws for the plate...they are a "snap" fit socket, meaning the prongs will 'snap' off when you mess with them..

    Then the gauges are mounted via carrier strap to the face plate.....IIRC.

    That's what I've heard, anyway..

    Magnetic screwdriver on the screws or they'll drop into the dash.....

    Wrap the lights with two sided tape to build them up and jam them back in!
     
  4. buckminster

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    #4 buckminster, Jan 9, 2007
    In addition to the above, you may want to remove the steering wheel for ease of removal and re-assembly.
     
  5. BigTex

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    #5 BigTex, Jan 9, 2007
    ...or at least pad the column to avoid scratching it.....good point!
     
  6. GrigioGuy

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    #6 GrigioGuy, Jan 9, 2007
    The steering wheel is already out, but the suggestion is welcome.

    The lens cover came off the tach easily enough, but not the other instruments.

    Looks like someone's already been in there once based on the scratches on the faceplate.

    Thanks Speedy/Bubba/BigTex for the suggestion on the light sockets, will check this evening.
     
  7. BigTex

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    #7 BigTex, Jan 9, 2007
    That's to pull the whole plate...then the gauges come out easier......

    Mine's scratched too! We should engine turn 'em, like the old Trans Ams! LOL!

    *ahem*

    Or at least send it out for refinishing.....you are pulling yours to change color?
     
  8. GrigioGuy

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    #8 GrigioGuy, Jan 9, 2007
    Yep. Actually, I want to see what a new panel in bright aluminum will cost, or I might just get this one powercoated -- I'm pretty sure I can get a "bare aluminum" powercoat color.

    Just my ongoing effort to turn my car into a 77 GTB :D
     
  9. BigTex

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    #9 BigTex, Jan 9, 2007
    You'll need to install leaking cam seals and some rust bubbles, then.......:rolleyes:
     
  10. NYCFERRARIS

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    #10 NYCFERRARIS, Jan 9, 2007
    bubba is right, beware,those plastic light lenses are very fragile, I used a grabber like an olive or ice tongs type of grabber from the bar with three prongs to get as even a pressure on pulling them as possible while pulling them straight out and wiggling ( the lenses that is)
     
  11. doug328

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    #11 doug328, Jan 9, 2007
    Read somewhere (on this site) you can wrap dental floss around the base of the lamps and pull them out. Thats what I did. Took a few tries but all 4 lamps came out and I didn't break any of the little tabs.
     
  12. Pizzaman Chris

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    #12 Pizzaman Chris, Jan 9, 2007
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    I don't know if this helps, but here is a picture when i pulled mine. :)

    You can see the 2 screws on the bottom and then there's 2 more up top corner.

    Good luck.
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    #14 4RE42, Feb 9, 2007

    Thank you for taking the time to take the pics and post them. Good - helpful information. mb
     
  15. miketuason

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    #15 miketuason, Feb 9, 2007
    Is the 308's the same as the 328's instrument panel as far as removing it?
     
  16. Impactco

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    #16 Impactco, Feb 9, 2007
    I pulled my 308 panel a few months ago to put in brighter bulbs and it looked identical.
     

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