How to remove center gauge cover?

docaam · 03-16-2011, 04:31 AM

Guys, I tried using search feature already couldnt find anything there

I am planning to wrap my big center gauge cover over the speedo with Alcantara and was thinking of removing it and just dropping to the guys to save on installation along with center cubby console.

I have tried a lot to take it our but seems like there are either screws or clips at the windscreen side, front comes off really easily and so the two side covers.

Anyone has any info on this, I am too scared to remove the whole panel

phelan · 03-16-2011, 12:05 PM

PM bullitt, he did that

docaam · 03-16-2011, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by phelan

PM bullitt, he did that

Thank Drew

, you will see something nice next week

2theextreme · 03-16-2011, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by docaam

Thank Drew

, you will see something nice next week

If you don't hear from him, I believe another member - DIGItonium removed theirs before, too. Just thought I'd toss that out there just in case.

docaam · 03-16-2011, 12:33 PM

I sent him a pm will wait for a while else will contact digi, I saw his thread of changing the LEDs. Worst case will ask the installed to wrap it in Alcantara on the car as there is little room to tuck it in.

DIGItonium · 03-16-2011, 01:45 PM

If you want to wrap the individual piece you will need to remove the entire combination meter. IIRC, there are a couple of screws holding it place before popping it off. To get to the screws, you need to remove the back cover.

Disassembly is pretty easy especially with the work that you are doing. I'm estimating 10 min. tops to get the cover off.

Reference my thread for some pictures. I had to cut it down due to space constraints.

DIY: Interior LED Color Change

docaam · 03-16-2011, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DIGItonium

If you want to wrap the individual piece you will need to remove the entire combination meter. IIRC, there are a couple of screws holding it place before popping it off. To get to the screws, you need to remove the back cover.

Disassembly is pretty easy especially with the work that you are doing. I'm estimating 10 min. tops to get the cover off.

Reference my thread for some pictures. I had to cut it down due to space constraints.

DIY: Interior LED Color Change

Thanks man, I will try this first thing in the morning

just rep you as well

03-16-2011, 04:31 AM	#1 (permalink)
docaam A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Dubai Posts: 2,532 Drives: Z34/240z/Hakosuka Rep Power: 29	How to remove center gauge cover? Guys, I tried using search feature already couldnt find anything there I am planning to wrap my big center gauge cover over the speedo with Alcantara and was thinking of removing it and just dropping to the guys to save on installation along with center cubby console. I have tried a lot to take it our but seems like there are either screws or clips at the windscreen side, front comes off really easily and so the two side covers. Anyone has any info on this, I am too scared to remove the whole panel __________________ Old 370Z SOLD but not forgotten 370Z 40th, G37s, S30 RBZ, Hakosuka Skyline

03-16-2011, 12:05 PM	#2 (permalink)
phelan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Age: 38 Posts: 9,513 Drives: Scoobaroo Rep Power: 3406	PM bullitt, he did that __________________ 凛 ('Rin') - 2009 Nissan 370Z With silence comes peace. With peace comes freedom. With freedom comes silence.

03-16-2011, 12:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
docaam A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Dubai Posts: 2,532 Drives: Z34/240z/Hakosuka Rep Power: 29	I sent him a pm will wait for a while else will contact digi, I saw his thread of changing the LEDs. Worst case will ask the installed to wrap it in Alcantara on the car as there is little room to tuck it in. __________________ Old 370Z SOLD but not forgotten 370Z 40th, G37s, S30 RBZ, Hakosuka Skyline

03-16-2011, 01:45 PM	#6 (permalink)
DIGItonium A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 3,800 Drives: 09 Z34-TT 6MT Rep Power: 42	If you want to wrap the individual piece you will need to remove the entire combination meter. IIRC, there are a couple of screws holding it place before popping it off. To get to the screws, you need to remove the back cover. Disassembly is pretty easy especially with the work that you are doing. I'm estimating 10 min. tops to get the cover off. Reference my thread for some pictures. I had to cut it down due to space constraints. DIY: Interior LED Color Change __________________

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