The previous owner put on some really cheap wood trim, which is now cracking. Please see the results of my attempts to pull it off below

Can anyone recommend the best option to go about removing the trim? I know I probably need a heat gun.

 

Yeah, i think a heat gun + some goo gone might be your best bet...gotta love ebay dash kits...

 

the easier way would be to just buy those panels from an orger or get them at your local junkyard. shouldnt be more than like 20 bux total.

removing all that stuff would be a ton of work, and the panels underneath would probably look like **** once u got it off.

 

so i can just buy a climate control panel (for example) and swap it in?

 

That's true...just buy the same type you have (i.e. manual vs. auto shifter trim, manual climate control vs. electronical) etc

 

true that, i third the motion for getting them all replaced.

 

....i agree

 

to heat gun + goo gone + perseverance

 

Well,

I've replaced my wood trim already. After the second set started peeling within a year I said screw it. It's all peeled and I break off the loose parts.

I'd like to know if you're able to remove the trim and make the surfaces look clean. You definitely want to use a hot air gun - what I'd like to know is how it cleans up.

Dave

 

Yes, but good luck getting a 98 or 99 auto climate control. There is one on ebay, ****** it now if possible. And no other years will fit.

Try peeling it off with a heat gun first. Do the gauge bezel first. Thats the easiest piece to get so if you do mess it up trying no worries.

 

thanks, i'll probably attempt to remove it and if i screw it up i can always replace the panels like you said