Getting radio panel off to install LOC; any tricks?

[FSUNole17]

I have the console and everything out of the way, the only pieces of dash left are the actual bezel around the AC controls, radio, etc. and the plastic piece right below it that had the 2 small screws going upwards. Do I need to remove that lower piece before attempting to remove the bezel or does the bezel come off without having to remove the lower piece? I tried taking a thin flathead screwdriver around the bezel and it seems to want to come off, but it wouldn't come completely. I didn't want to break anything so just wanted to come on here and ask first. Thanks!

 

[quietpeen]

i think you do need to take those screws out. Somebody that know will chime in soon.

 

[The Assassin]

Yes you need to take those screws out. Wouldn't suggest using a screw driver to get the trim panel off, you run the risk of scratching it. Pick up a trim tool. You can get them cheap at Harbor Freight.

5 Piece Auto Trim and Molding Tool Set

 

[HemiBabe]

I wish I knew, my 04 dash is different than yours lol

 

[bigbadram1500]

yep, like Dan said, those screws have to come out. Definitely get one of those tool sets, it will save alot of time and be safer. I got my panel pryed off with my fingers, but it was really hard and took forever.

 

[0212353]

and I loosened it. LOL

 

[bigbadram1500]

LOL that's right, I remembered that when I was typing that out. Right there in the parking lot of that restaurant LOL

 

[0212353]

LOL that's right, I remembered that when I was typing that out. Right there in the parking lot of that restaurant LOL

Shenanigans. LOL

I just remember pulling out of there and about doing a 180 in the middle of the 5 lane road. WEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!

 

[bigbadram1500]

oh yeah, that was the name, I couldn't remember it. LOL

haha, yeah, I remember that too, I think I heard it first then saw it LOL

oh and all that trouble getting that piece loose and the rest taken off and I ended up not having the wiring for that dang light LOL

 

[man n black]

I'm dumb.....what's an LOC?
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[0212353]

line out converter

 

[man n black]

Copy. Thank you!
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[bigpercentcountry]

I've been using a butter knife wrapped in tape to get my panel off. Works like a charm, but it does tend to make some marks on the piece that is hidden behind the bezel.

 

[Tuckert]

Lol you people and trim tools, put both thumbs in the bottom cubbyhole, fingers in the top small ones and PULL LIKE ALL GET OUT!!! lol jk hard as crap to do lol but it's what I got!