C4 dash replacement advice

[Patrick N.]

Has anyone replaced the dash on a C4 (88) and can offer any heads up on how best to do the job / things to look out for? I have the new one, it appears there are two screws to remove- defroster vent in the center. Then you simply pull the dash to un-clip the several underside metal clips? Is that all there is to it? Any thing to be aware of for installing the new one that I should be aware of?

Thanks
Pat

[Ed H.]

Re: C4 dash replacement advice

Pat, may I suggest you purchase the 1988 factory repair manual. I have one for my 90, and it appears you may have to remove more items than you indicated. It appears to me that it might not be a simple task. Good luck. If you run into a more complicated task, you might want to share it with other C-4 members on this net.

[Mark E.]

Re: C4 dash replacement advice

There are some videos about this on Youtube. Here's one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kU_JNdM6Pck

[Patrick N.]

Re: C4 dash replacement advice

Ed and Mark, thank you. I will check out the video as well as consult my manual. My biggest concern was around how much force will be required to pop the pad back in place. Clips seem strong and the dash is somewhat non-structural. I will let you know how I make out on this.

Thanks again.
Pat