Chris@CTA
9/18/2008 5:58:17 PM
Hello All
I am making an attempt to install the analog clock with NAV (got it off ebay) in my Pacifica Limited. I am in the process of removing the dash covers but have come across a hitch. I was able to remove the lower dash panels on the driver''s side except the one with the ignition key. How does that one come off? I can see that there are those infamous clips near the top of the trim piece. This piece is the black trim to the left of the radio/HVAC. On the right side of the radio/HVAC, how does that black trim piece come off?
I am hoping that after removing those trim pieces, that it will expose the remainder of the screws (or whatever fastening devices) that hold the gauge surround/HVAC vents. I would hate myself if I broke any of those plastic parts.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
PS: My intention is to install the factory NAV (just because it''s a project). I''ll post another question about that in these forums.
SARG
9/18/2008 6:19:36 PM
1. Open hood, disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the steering opening cover two retaining screws and cover.
3. Remove the knee blocker airbag (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/KNEE BLOCKER AIRBAG - REMOVAL).
4. Unsnap the left end cover and remove.
5. Remove the two screws to the left lower instrument panel trim plate.
6. Remove the instrument panel center bezel (Refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/INSTRUMENT PANEL CENTER BEZEL - REMOVAL).
7. Remove the eight retaining screws to the cluster bezel.
IT SEEMS I RECALL SOMEONE ELSE ON THIS ( OR ANOTHER ) FORUM HAS DONE THIS AND FOUND A SHORTCUT.
Chris@CTA
9/19/2008 3:08:24 PM
Much appreciated. Thanks.
Chris@CTA
9/21/2008 2:19:53 PM
Got it installed, not without a bit of cursing and swearing. I wasn''t able to completely remove the instrument panel surround, but was able to get it out far enough to blindly undo the screws for the clock/NAV controls.
SARG
9/22/2008 9:22:01 AM
Now with a little luck the new clock will keep the proper time..... and even if it doesn''t it still looks good.