Remove lower steering column cover on a 575M

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Undo the screws as listed above

Push gentle inward on the lower cover to release the upper clips that connect it to the upper cover.

I would do both the lower and upper cover at the same time so the refinish matches

 

Its all about the angle of removal. See this: https://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/posts/150167401/

 

Let me know I have the same lower cover sticky and I hate it. would love to fix it soon.

 

My hood release handle has suddenly got a case of the stickies and would love some idea how to fix it.

 

if it’s cracked significantly, it may not reassemble properly in which case it might be more prudent to simply replace the broken part; I have a spare I do need to list at some point for sale. Alternatively mesh + plastic cement + prayer.
Regardless it would serve as an excellent template piece to practice sticky removal.

 

We can do repairs and sticky work, if you use the wrong product and ruin it, you will be hard pressed to find another one. www.stickynomore.com

 

I actually agree with Robbie.

The steering column plastic is extremely fragile (as it was designed that way in case of accident). The con of this is that is will literally break apart in your hands if manhandled inappropriately.

On top of that, the steering column trim can be very challenging to source a replacement as they are long NLA. It took me several months to track down originally....if there isnt a 575 being dismantled, chances of finding an intact one are slim (and even if one is being dismantled, if it was in an accident, GL finding it complete/intact)

I have a rule of thumb to have spares of any fragile factory trim part that will likely break. Hence, I got x2 spares but only really need one. The design is VERY similar as used on the 456M but not exactly the same so its not as useful to me as I would have hoped.

 

From a technical standpoint its the same as the steering column. You need to remove, disassemble (without breaking), and then redo the finish. Note the logo/emblem needs to be replaced as any finish treatment/redux will strip it off as well. Be careful as the frame can also snap near where the mechanism is mounted. Not sure the source for a emblem/sticker/etc as haven't looked into it for several years but any of the stick companies would replace it when they refinish it. This part is now also NLA as I bought the last NOS from Ferrari several years ago.

If your hood/bonnet release is loose/broken, you can buy a replacement from GTCP, though it is a 3D printed part and requires finishing/sanding/priming/painting/emblem:
https://gtcp.com/product/upgraded-hood-release-handle-for-ferrari/

NOTE Again, personally favor having a professional handle as depending on how you break it, you may be left with a hunk of useless plastic.

 

Believe they are held in by C clips.


Ferrari 360 / ENZO & Ferrari 575 / Superamerica HVAC Dial Set (Reprodu – Sticky RX Refinishing Solutions

 

No, the panel must come apart and the 360 ones are NOT the same as the 575 ones.

 

Nice repair work! Glad you have the two alignment clips as those tend to disappear if taken apart and reassembled several times.

I never had success w the citrus types solvents so not surprised. Careful with just stripping down and calling it a day as unless you get all the coating off it will go tacky/bubble up again.

I have not found a solution to match finish/color hence defer it to the experts as having mismatching or the hazy black plastic trim really bugs me.

 

One thing that really takes the stickies off your hands is Spray and Wash, but I have not been brave enough to try it on an actual 575M piece yet. Guess I could try it on the vents I just replaced with the Superamerica ones.

 

Not too hard to stretch that leather over the airbag once you get it out. Getting it out is the pain in the neck.

Mine has Carbonio paddles, but they stopped making them. The 575M wheel on MAcarbon's website is mine. This is an old image with my Charcoal wheel and airbag.
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