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Merc · 03-13-2011, 11:10 AM

midnighter · 03-13-2011, 11:18 AM

Great step pictures. When I switched out my cloth inserts for silver I made 2 mistakes. (1) was that a used a wide flathead screwdriver to pry off the dash trims and that left some marks on the dashboard rolled edge, (2) I broke my trunk release button. Everything else went smooth and I used my dremel tool the sand off the factory melted riveting.

BumbleBeeSS2009 · 03-14-2011, 01:23 PM

Glad the DIY was able to help you guys...

I pry'd my dash pieces off begining on the sides and then worked my way towards the steering wheel - no problems or issues....

Any questions on anything just send me a PM!

PoorMansCamaro · 03-14-2011, 04:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by midnighter

Great step pictures. When I switched out my cloth inserts for silver I made 2 mistakes. (1) was that a used a wide flathead screwdriver to pry off the dash trims and that left some marks on the dashboard rolled edge, (2) I broke my trunk release button. Everything else went smooth and I used my dremel tool the sand off the factory melted riveting.

i did the same thing

1badtie · 08-31-2011, 03:31 PM

nice how hard was the piece around the speedo to remove?

japitzer · 09-07-2011, 02:12 PM

can I ask how long it took you to change the panels out?

1badtie · 09-08-2011, 03:48 PM

i plan on hydro dipping mine what are these screws yall are talking abt do i need them if im using my original panels?

40again · 09-11-2011, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by stikSS

I'm goin to lowes hardware to buy em... that's the plan anyway. Mine are gone to he hydro dipped so I have a bit to find em.

Sent from my EVO 4G

Did you ever find these? I need an entire hardware set since the replacement panels that I bought from RPI Designs didn't come with anything at all. Thanks.

japitzer · 09-12-2011, 03:51 PM

the cable that attaches to the door handle you will see a plastic clip, just pull it back, and it will come loose, then you can pull it out of the handle assembly

40again · 09-12-2011, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by japitzer

the cable that attaches to the door handle you will see a plastic clip, just pull it back, and it will come loose, then you can pull it out of the handle assembly

Was wondering about that myself. Thanks for the info!

japitzer · 09-12-2011, 07:54 PM

Just be careful when you put the screws in make sure you don't put a long one in the wrong place, I know, that is why I am now replacing the switch bezel when gmpartsdirect gets back to me

japitzer · 09-12-2011, 07:56 PM

The screws are 8 mm and are about a quarter of an inch long

drookster · 10-18-2011, 08:17 AM

Great job BumbleBee and nice write up! I do have a question though...Since the panels are yellow, did your ABL lighting change colors on you? I thought I read somewhere on one of these threads that when they swapped the gray panels out for the yellow ones, that the Blue ABL's in the door changed to Green?

BowtieBelle · 10-18-2011, 01:58 PM

I am getting my panels painted Aqua Blue by the dealer and they are going to reinstall them... I wish I had seen this sooner since I've been asking about this process forever!

03-13-2011, 11:10 AM	#29
Merc In The Circle Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SSRS IOM M6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Abbotsford BC Canada Posts: 11,291	__________________ My Build Thread

03-14-2011, 01:23 PM	#31
BumbleBeeSS2009 Drives: Rally Yellow 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Wellington FL Posts: 1,597	Glad the DIY was able to help you guys... I pry'd my dash pieces off begining on the sides and then worked my way towards the steering wheel - no problems or issues.... Any questions on anything just send me a PM! __________________ #52325 Delivered 11/07/2009

08-31-2011, 03:31 PM	#33
1badtie Drives: 2018 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Central Arkansas Posts: 1,214	nice how hard was the piece around the speedo to remove? __________________ 2018 ZL1 M6 NGM PPF and Ceramic coating IG: NGMZL1 2010 2SS RS --- SOLD MODS- Performance: BMR trailing arms & bushings \| BMR Toe links \| X-pipe \| Muffler delete \| Vmax ported throttle body \| Apex "strong" MAS \| Vararam CAI \| Apex catch can \| Kooks Headers \| Kooks HF Cats \| Dyno tuned by GPI 417 RWHP 409 FT-Lb Cosmetic: painted Zl1 rockers \| Zl1 grill \| AAC side markers \| AAC LED backup lights \| windows tint \| taillight tint \| JDP tow hook \| all emblems blacked out \| LED fogs

09-08-2011, 03:48 PM	#35
1badtie Drives: 2018 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Central Arkansas Posts: 1,214	i plan on hydro dipping mine what are these screws yall are talking abt do i need them if im using my original panels? __________________ 2018 ZL1 M6 NGM PPF and Ceramic coating IG: NGMZL1 2010 2SS RS --- SOLD MODS- Performance: BMR trailing arms & bushings \| BMR Toe links \| X-pipe \| Muffler delete \| Vmax ported throttle body \| Apex "strong" MAS \| Vararam CAI \| Apex catch can \| Kooks Headers \| Kooks HF Cats \| Dyno tuned by GPI 417 RWHP 409 FT-Lb Cosmetic: painted Zl1 rockers \| Zl1 grill \| AAC side markers \| AAC LED backup lights \| windows tint \| taillight tint \| JDP tow hook \| all emblems blacked out \| LED fogs

10-18-2011, 01:58 PM	#42
BowtieBelle They see me trollin'... Drives: 217 ci of fury; Chauffeured by SS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 13,876 View My Garage	I am getting my panels painted Aqua Blue by the dealer and they are going to reinstall them... I wish I had seen this sooner since I've been asking about this process forever! __________________ "Never race anything you can't afford to light on fire and push off a cliff." -CamaroSpike 2011 Custom LT/RS: Bella's Build Thread

03-13-2011, 11:18 AM	#30
midnighter Account Suspended Drives: nothing Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: a hole Posts: 17,906	Great step pictures. When I switched out my cloth inserts for silver I made 2 mistakes. (1) was that a used a wide flathead screwdriver to pry off the dash trims and that left some marks on the dashboard rolled edge, (2) I broke my trunk release button. Everything else went smooth and I used my dremel tool the sand off the factory melted riveting.

09-07-2011, 02:12 PM	#34
japitzer Drives: 2016 Red hot Camaro, miss my 2012 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Everett, WA Posts: 77	can I ask how long it took you to change the panels out?

09-12-2011, 03:51 PM	#37
japitzer Drives: 2016 Red hot Camaro, miss my 2012 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Everett, WA Posts: 77	the cable that attaches to the door handle you will see a plastic clip, just pull it back, and it will come loose, then you can pull it out of the handle assembly

09-12-2011, 07:54 PM	#39
japitzer Drives: 2016 Red hot Camaro, miss my 2012 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Everett, WA Posts: 77	Just be careful when you put the screws in make sure you don't put a long one in the wrong place, I know, that is why I am now replacing the switch bezel when gmpartsdirect gets back to me

09-12-2011, 07:56 PM	#40
japitzer Drives: 2016 Red hot Camaro, miss my 2012 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Everett, WA Posts: 77	The screws are 8 mm and are about a quarter of an inch long

10-18-2011, 08:17 AM	#41
drookster Drives: 2010 SS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Highland, IL Posts: 55	Great job BumbleBee and nice write up! I do have a question though...Since the panels are yellow, did your ABL lighting change colors on you? I thought I read somewhere on one of these threads that when they swapped the gray panels out for the yellow ones, that the Blue ABL's in the door changed to Green?

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