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Old Jan 28, 2008 | 03:35 PM
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Default Removing Dash Panel Help

I'm currently trying to remove the dash panel in my '93 Honda Civic Hatchback... I've removed the 2 screws on the underside (above the speedo, etc) and found 1 further screw hidden behind the hazard lights (popped out and unscrewed it). But even with these 3 screws pulled out, it's still virtually impossible to pull the piece of plastic off. It's rather thin, so I don't want to exert too much force on it if it's still being held in by screws I can't see.

Does anyone have any tips or know how to remove the panel?
 
Old Jan 28, 2008 | 04:21 PM
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i dont know if this will help or not but i had a 94 accord and in order to get the dash/ gauge cluster( i assume) the thin plastic piece that surrounds the cluster pops right out and theres screws holding the cluster to the frame.
 
Old Jan 28, 2008 | 04:57 PM
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That piece of plastic is the thing I can't get out... It's wedged or screwed in somehow. Maybe there's clips or something holding it in.
 
Old Jan 29, 2008 | 04:46 AM
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if your talking bout the bezel, dash around the gauges, its very easy two screws on top of the bezel, then take out the one behind the hazard, after you take that out the bezel is then held in by small clips making it hard to get it out, just pry it out and it will come out just be safe and easy with it and take your time, dont forget to unplug the clock
 
Old Jan 29, 2008 | 07:05 AM
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Yeah there's only 3 screws but a bunch of clips. You have to be real careful to pull it straight away toward the back of the car especially on the extreme left side. If you get it at an angle, the air conditioner vents will break.
 
Old Jan 29, 2008 | 07:09 AM
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I have uploaded the PDF dash removal instructions for you HERE
 
Old Jan 29, 2008 | 02:56 PM
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Default RE: Removing Dash Panel Help

Thanks! That's exactly what I needed to know.

Edit: That PDF doesn't explain how to remove the part I want to remove. The posts above do though. I'll be careful of the a/c vents too.
 
Old Jan 9, 2009 | 07:27 PM
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Default PDF please!!!

The PDF mentioned earlier in this thread is missing, does anyone still have it? PLEASE? I'm trying to get the bezel out of my '92 and I keep reading about how easy it is to break the clips.

I have the manual, and the picture in it, but all it says is to remove the screws and then remove the bezel. Now if I just knew how...
 
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