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dorfmac · 01-30-2012, 06:39 PM

I have searched high and low for a thread that goes into detail about the removal and reinstall of the speedometer trim. everyone says it just pops right out - NOT THE CASE! Wanted to avoid using brute force to rip the piece out, so it took me a half hour to figure out how to get the black rubber at the bottom out of the car, and now that it's out, I'm still having a tough time taking it off the silver hard plastic bezel.

The real question is how I'm going to get it back in there, tucked all nice and neat inside the dash.

Help!

overhaulengines · 01-30-2012, 07:15 PM

Hi Mac, you can use a interior tool, kind of line a plastic putty knife. get it at the top and work your way around popping it out, then the black rubber at the bottom has i think 3 rubber plugs, nipples or something like that, pull them out of the the bezel. don't worry it will all tuck away just fine

lupe

dorfmac · 01-30-2012, 07:50 PM

Cool - sorry I missed your call back, was on the phone with my pops

About to head out to the whip and try putting it back together. The excitement was just too much and couldn't wait. Since the rest of it is more challenging, I'll have to be satisfied with this

angie7 · 01-30-2012, 08:29 PM

I just removed mine yesterday to do some paint work. I just took off the bezels, not the rubber piece. Havent put it back yet but should be easier then taking it off!

STYLE66 · 01-30-2012, 08:33 PM

i did mine yesturday as well i took off everything. was not fun putting it back on

bajamoon · 01-30-2012, 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by angie7

I just removed mine yesterday to do some paint work. I just took off the bezels, not the rubber piece. Havent put it back yet but should be easier then taking it off!

Quote:

Originally Posted by STYLE66

i did mine yesturday as well i took off everything. was not fun putting it back on

For me the rubber piece was the biggest pain. It does just pull off, tougher on the first time.

dorfmac · 01-30-2012, 09:52 PM

Eventually got everything put back together. Really just needed the force I was too scared to provide at first. After a few shifts into hulk mode, I was able to take care of it.

STYLE66 · 01-31-2012, 03:08 PM

It's seems in does not go back perfect. It goes back on but just seems to be off a littel

01-30-2012, 06:39 PM	#1
dorfmac SB XLVII CHAMPS Drives: 2010 2LT/RS Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Baltimore Posts: 1,169 View My Garage	Speedometer Trim Re-install I have searched high and low for a thread that goes into detail about the removal and reinstall of the speedometer trim. everyone says it just pops right out - NOT THE CASE! Wanted to avoid using brute force to rip the piece out, so it took me a half hour to figure out how to get the black rubber at the bottom out of the car, and now that it's out, I'm still having a tough time taking it off the silver hard plastic bezel. The real question is how I'm going to get it back in there, tucked all nice and neat inside the dash. Help!

01-30-2012, 07:15 PM	#2
overhaulengines Drives: Red 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 3,272	Hi Mac, you can use a interior tool, kind of line a plastic putty knife. get it at the top and work your way around popping it out, then the black rubber at the bottom has i think 3 rubber plugs, nipples or something like that, pull them out of the the bezel. don't worry it will all tuck away just fine lupe __________________ Custom painted Bowties, Tail light bezels, engine covers, strut braces, emblems and custom painted interior parts. Installation of vertical doors, lighting, reverse hood kits, hex vents, ACS product etc. See www.camarocustoms.com Visit us on Facebook for regular updates

01-30-2012, 08:29 PM	#4
angie7 Smoked by a GIRL Drives: '11 1SS/RS, '13 Cruze Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Southern Indiana Posts: 2,860	I just removed mine yesterday to do some paint work. I just took off the bezels, not the rubber piece. Havent put it back yet but should be easier then taking it off! __________________

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01-30-2012, 07:50 PM	#3
dorfmac SB XLVII CHAMPS Drives: 2010 2LT/RS Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Baltimore Posts: 1,169 View My Garage	Cool - sorry I missed your call back, was on the phone with my pops About to head out to the whip and try putting it back together. The excitement was just too much and couldn't wait. Since the rest of it is more challenging, I'll have to be satisfied with this

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STYLE66 Account Suspended Drives: 2SS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: newyork Posts: 960	i did mine yesturday as well i took off everything. was not fun putting it back on

01-30-2012, 09:52 PM	#7
dorfmac SB XLVII CHAMPS Drives: 2010 2LT/RS Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Baltimore Posts: 1,169 View My Garage	Eventually got everything put back together. Really just needed the force I was too scared to provide at first. After a few shifts into hulk mode, I was able to take care of it.

01-31-2012, 03:08 PM	#8
STYLE66 Account Suspended Drives: 2SS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: newyork Posts: 960	It's seems in does not go back perfect. It goes back on but just seems to be off a littel