Dash/radio surround removal

[jnx]

I have an 04 996, and want to remove the u shaped piece, that has the rocker switches in it, and surrounds the nav system. Does that just snap in? How is the wiper switch, and cigar lighter held in? Thanks

[Costa]

Do a search for 'horseshoe' to locate a few other threads on this topic.

BTW it is very simple to remove.. I just used an old butter knife which I wrapped the blade with some insulating tape to prevent scratches etc.

Starting from one of the lower corners gently prise the plastic trim piece away from the dash then work your way around the perimeter - It comes off quite easily.

The switches and lighter etc come away with the trim piece as these have latches which are easilly accessed once the trim piece is removed from the dash.

[bavarian]

It is very easy EXCEPT for the cigarette lighter. It can take anywhere from 15 minutes to several hours to remove that infernal socket! Search the other threads for more on this.

[jnx]

It is very easy EXCEPT for the cigarette lighter. It can take anywhere from 15 minutes to several hours to remove that infernal socket! Search the other threads for more on this.

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Thanks, for the reply's. I think I will forget about replacing it, I don't have the patience for the socket problem.