Digital clockery

[hammerheadfistpunch]

What do you need to take apart to get the center HVAC vent/bezel. The one that shares the clock and vent. I bought one of these, and I want to replace the clock with it (the face is very close to the same size).

Amazon product ASIN B07KPXVNY5
I tried to pop it off but no dice. I would prefer not to have to pull the whole dash apart.

 

[DivByZero]

I can't remember 100%, but I think that might be a dash out job. You know, the entire thing. The clock extends a fair way around that front panel at each side, there's no way it's coming out without that black panel gone, and I'm pretty sure that one doesn't come out forward either.

 

[thebfg]

digital clock replacement. testing and requires dash removal?

Carefully try harder. The black trim/vent pops out. I replaced my vent with a new one. Of course, it makes more sense when you have a new vent to look at to see how it goes in.

 

[hammerheadfistpunch]

digital clock replacement. testing and requires dash removal?

Carefully try harder. The black trim/vent pops out. I replaced my vent with a new one. Of course, it makes more sense when you have a new vent to look at to see how it goes in.

Do you happen to have a picture? Im really not keen on breaking that particular part.

 

[thebfg]

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You can see the 5 "clips" that hold it in. Clock will come out with it. (Part #55420-60030 if you want to search for more photos).

 

[hammerheadfistpunch]

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You can see the 5 "clips" that hold it in. Clock will come out with it. (Part #55420-60030 if you want to search for more photos).

Very helpful, thank you! Does the vent just slip fit on the internal ducting? or is there something I need to be careful of when pulling it out?

 

[thebfg]

IIRC, yes, it's just a slip fit. You may want to take the time to replace the foam while you have the vent out as it's likely old and crumbly. Some "Window AC" foam or similar of the right size from Home Depot should be fine.

 

[DivByZero]

Glad to hear I'm wrong! Taking the entire dash out is a fair bit of work.