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Old 04-12-05, 12:26 PM
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Struggling to get panel out so I can access radio

Need some quick help folks. I have taken off the heater and fan *****, and the top part of the panel comes out, but I can't figure out what secures the bottom part of the panel. Are there some hidden screws that I just don't see?
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first, you have to remove the shifter panel. In my FB, the shifter cover is not in-tack with the panel so its easy for me to grab the 2 clips located on each side of the panel facing the center console.

once you have that the shifter panel out, remove the 2 screws on the bottom of the radio panel, then the 2 nuts for the blower speed and temp, and get a good grip on the vents then pull it out slowly.
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Thanks for the note! So, to take out the shifter panel, I just grap the clips and slide it forward?
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Gently pull up on the cover at the back. There are two clips that need to be released. The front is just taps in a slot.

One other tip remove the boot from the shifter befor trying to take the shifter cover and boot off.

and be careful not to break any of the little tabs that hole the boot in place
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BE CAREFULL!!! That piece will break in half very easily. (opps)
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Originally Posted by calvinpaul
BE CAREFULL!!! That piece will break in half very easily. (opps)
TOO LATE!! I broke the son of a bitch in half. But I finally today got the shifer cover out and swapped the radio.

Anyone have a console panel for sale?
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