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550: How do I remove the HVAC panel?

Discussion in '456/550/575' started by mbyormark, Sep 20, 2017.

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  1. mbyormark

    mbyormark Karting

    Jul 25, 2017
    101
    Connecticut
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    Michael Yormark
    Hi everyone,
    I'm looking to get the HVAC panel refurbished for my '97 550. I read somewhere that it "pops out"...

    ...How does it 'pop out'?
     
  2. Motob

    Motob Formula 3
    Professional Ferrari Technician

    Nov 11, 2003
    2,238
    Frederick, Maryland
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    Brian Brown
    It just pops out, but sometimes it is in there pretty tight due to leather/dash shrinkage. I use plastic removal tools and a putty knife to carefully work around the unit. You can also remove the switches above the unit (which also pop out) and then push on the back of the unit in order to help get it out.
     
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  3. mbyormark

    mbyormark Karting

    Jul 25, 2017
    101
    Connecticut
    Full Name:
    Michael Yormark
    Awesome. I will be very careful. Any tips for popping it back into place afterwards?

    While we're on the subject, does the ashtray pop out too?
     
  4. Motob

    Motob Formula 3
    Professional Ferrari Technician

    Nov 11, 2003
    2,238
    Frederick, Maryland
    Full Name:
    Brian Brown
    No, the ashtray is held in with one screw. Pull out the ash insert from the ashtray and you will see the screw underneath it. remove the screw and it will lift straight up. The HVAC panel just pushes back into place. Try inserting it from different angles until you find the the one with the least resistance.
     
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