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Title: 1988 cougar LS dasgh pad
Post by: TexasCougar on September 12, 2013, 06:03:29 PM

Have a 88 cougar LS that has a cracked dash pad-found a mint one in the junk yard. Question How do I remove dash pad and are there any special tools needed.
thanking all answers in advance..:D:dunno:

Title: 1988 cougar LS dasgh pad
Post by: gtbird on September 13, 2013, 09:04:37 AM

Check this link which is the procedure to replace the heater core, which requires removing the dash mounting hardware.
Whatever you do, DO NOT PRY THE SPEAKER GRILLS OUT. Bring a small piece of strong wire to fish inbetween the slots in the grill and pull up. If you pry at the grills along the edge, you'll crack your nice dash pad. Practice on your old one before going to pull the good one.

http://www.coolcats.net/help/heatercore.html

Rick

Title: 1988 cougar LS dasgh pad
Post by: vinnietbird on September 13, 2013, 09:20:22 PM

No special tools, but you will need a torx bit for a few screws.

Title: 1988 cougar LS dasgh pad
Post by: 88turbo on September 13, 2013, 09:31:41 PM

Quote from: vinnietbird;421707

No special tools, but you will need a torx bit for a few screws.

or a 7mm socket

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Technical => Body/Appearance/Interior => Topic started by: TexasCougar on September 12, 2013, 06:03:29 PM