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layzurguy · 01-26-2021, 06:42 PM

I'm Trying to figure out how to remove the panel that houses the Dome light, Homelink, sun visors, etc. I need to get to wiring that lights up the AirBag so i can install a Gen5DIY cable for my radar detector.
Any help would be appreciated.
Im not sure if i can just remove the dome light housing and get to it that way or not.
2012 SS Vert

Pearlj10 · 01-26-2021, 07:17 PM

I believe there’s 4 clips that hold it in but don’t quote me on that. I tried connecting my radar detector there, too, but really didn’t like the “probe” pins that were provided. Maybe the Gen5DIY connector is better (I’m guessing it is, I like his stuff), but I ended up just mounting the detector on the far left side of dash and running power to the fuse block there and using a big bolt near the fuse box as ground. Super solid connection. My main objective was minimizing the view blockage of detector on the non-vert model. I feel like it’s worth a small sacrifice in detector performance, although I’ve red accounts of people putting them on their passenger seat and they still work fine.

Pearlj10 · 01-26-2021, 07:19 PM

From an older post:

look it the DIY section for headliner removal. I posted the how to there:
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=203826
that should get you what you want.

Looks like two screws and three clips.

layzurguy · 01-26-2021, 08:22 PM

I need to take the whole panel down (I think) I'm not sure if the hard tops are the same. ill have to see if any of the instructions match up. thanks!

01-26-2021, 06:42 PM	#1
layzurguy Ride On!!!! Drives: 2012 SS Ragtop Join Date: May 2012 Location: Race City USA Posts: 605 View My Garage	Trim Removal I'm Trying to figure out how to remove the panel that houses the Dome light, Homelink, sun visors, etc. I need to get to wiring that lights up the AirBag so i can install a Gen5DIY cable for my radar detector. Any help would be appreciated. Im not sure if i can just remove the dome light housing and get to it that way or not. 2012 SS Vert __________________

01-26-2021, 08:22 PM	#4
layzurguy Ride On!!!! Drives: 2012 SS Ragtop Join Date: May 2012 Location: Race City USA Posts: 605 View My Garage	I need to take the whole panel down (I think) I'm not sure if the hard tops are the same. ill have to see if any of the instructions match up. thanks! __________________

01-26-2021, 07:17 PM	#2
Pearlj10 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Az Posts: 367	I believe there’s 4 clips that hold it in but don’t quote me on that. I tried connecting my radar detector there, too, but really didn’t like the “probe” pins that were provided. Maybe the Gen5DIY connector is better (I’m guessing it is, I like his stuff), but I ended up just mounting the detector on the far left side of dash and running power to the fuse block there and using a big bolt near the fuse box as ground. Super solid connection. My main objective was minimizing the view blockage of detector on the non-vert model. I feel like it’s worth a small sacrifice in detector performance, although I’ve red accounts of people putting them on their passenger seat and they still work fine.

01-26-2021, 07:19 PM	#3
Pearlj10 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Az Posts: 367	From an older post: look it the DIY section for headliner removal. I posted the how to there: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=203826 that should get you what you want. Looks like two screws and three clips.