Center Panel removal - 02 Montero

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Topic: Center Panel removal - 02 Montero

Posted By: jalipit
Subject: Center Panel removal - 02 Montero
Date Posted: April 03, 2003 at 9:31 AM

Is there anyone that can fill me in on how the clips on the Montero center panel work? I am able to pry the top quarter away from the dash, but the bottom half doesn't seem to budge. With my 01 Eclipse this wasn't a problem getting the panel off to access the HU. Are there screws that are on the bottom edge or is this just a panel that needs to be yanked on pretty hard. I just don't want to break any clips or tabs in the process.

Thanks in advance

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Posted By: stallion
Date Posted: May 09, 2003 at 11:31 AM

all you need to do is pry two at a time, starting with the bottom two clips. if you go one at a time, it wedges all three of the other corners into the surrounding plastic and you'll never get it out that way. flat screwdrivers work the best, just be careful.

Posted By: esmith69
Date Posted: May 09, 2003 at 1:30 PM

There's two phillips screws hidden under plastic covers/caps, located on the upper radio bezel. Once you've gotten those out you should be able to just pull on the bottom part and it'll pop right off.

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