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Jan 27, 2006 | 10:26 PM

powrstrkn'

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From: Middle of a field CT

dash removal

I need to remove the top panel of the dash board my girlfriend dropped an earing down between the a pillar and the dash and I NEED to get it out
Any help is always appreciated
-steve

Jan 28, 2006 | 05:19 AM

dkstuck

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Well, if your wife finds out,,,, your hurting!!!

Just a thought, if you have a shop vac, try the small nozzle an see if it sucks it out. Just empty it out before trying, so you dont have to sort through all the dirt.

Jan 28, 2006 | 05:33 AM

Clint40

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I bet it would be easier to get a new girlfriend and forget the earing !!! LOL

Sorry can thelp with the dash removal..

Jan 28, 2006 | 06:53 AM

bterry

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Driver's side or passenger? If pass, maybe you can get to it by removing the glove box. I'm not sure how to get that panel all the way off, but under the little (1 1/2" square or so) plastic caps on top, there are screws or bolts (I cant remember), remove those and the dash will loosen alittle. I did it on my truck to get the GPS antenna wire hidden. I also think if you pull the radio and front part of the dash around the guages, there's more screws there. It's pretty easy to remove that piece (and radio). Did you try pulling the door seal out to get a better look? Please post pic's of girlfriend.

Last edited by bterry; Jan 28, 2006 at 06:55 AM.

Jan 28, 2006 | 10:27 AM

Munkey

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Would it be easier to remove the A-pillar trim and coverings, than to remove the dash to get at the earring?

I'm at work, but when I get home I'll fire up my shop manual CD and see if I can be of more help!