68 Satellite dash problem

[jonny0666]

anyone else ever have a problem installing the panel into the dash pad? It's kind of a pain with all the switches attached. And tricks or tips would be appreciated. Thnkz!!

 

[67 GTX]

Remove the steering wheel and drop the column. Also cover the column with a rag. Lay the column on the rag, then connect the switches. Should be enough play in the wires to do it.

 

[44044]

Loosen that part of the pad, that helps give it some slack too...

 

[69 GTX]

maybe some armor all & hair drier for some heat to soften the pad a little. They can be stubborn. Be careful not to crack the dash pad.

 

[Billccm]

The only way I could get the switch panel back into the dash was to remove both the headlight switch and dome dimmer. Then the painful installation of the switches from underneath.

 

[jonny0666]

Awesome... so sounds like I have some fun ahead of me. Well thanks for the suggestions... I'll let you guys know how I make out

 

[Billccm]

Awesome... so sounds like I have some fun ahead of me. Well thanks for the suggestions... I'll let you guys know how I make out

I took the smallest thinnest zip ties I had and wrapped them tight across the switch rocker. This allows the switch to be wedged into the opening from underneath. Then start the screws a few turns. Take a xacto knife and cut the zip tie. Then tighten the screws.