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456 Dash Cap Removal

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  1. MotoMeccanica

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    #1 MotoMeccanica, Jul 13, 2022
    What are the proper steps to removing the dash cap over the instrument cluster. Mine has the usual symptoms of leather shrinkage and I would like to get repaired. I can now see the staples, as I'm sure many of you have experienced.
    Thanks in advance for your help

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  2. Lionworks Auto

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    #2 Lionworks Auto, Jul 17, 2022
    Yes this is not difficult - about 20 min:
    1. Under the steering wheel, at the shroud remove the 2 longest screws (far left and far right nearest the wheel).

    2. Then drop the wheel with the lever and pull up on the top part of shroud to remove (with the vin).

    3.Then crouch down and find 2 10mm bolt heads facing straight out. Remove with a ratchet and extension and lift the cluster from the front. It’ll pivot up on metal tabs and remove.

    4. There are 3 long wire looms that have quick connects - usually easier to reach in the well. Disconnect and fish out and voila.

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    #3 MotoMeccanica, Jul 18, 2022
    Thank you, much appreciated!!

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    #4 Qavion, Jul 18, 2022
    Is that an "M" car, Ed?

    Is the procedure the same for a non-M car?

    Thanks.
     
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    #5 MotoMeccanica, Jul 19, 2022
    I followed these steps on my '95 456GT last night, worked perfectly!!!

    Thanks again!
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    #6 paulchua, Jul 21, 2022
    Just wanted to echo other's thanks - appreciate you.
     
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    #7 Lionworks Auto, Aug 27, 2022
    Sorry delay - yes mine is a 2001 456M GT. (Evidently 1 of 74 3-pedal M’s in the states depending who you believe :) I believe this is same procedure for the pre-M GT’s


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