Re: I can\'t get the center heat control off!!!!
I have the feeling that you are simply trying to take off that one panel- which you cant do. you have to take off the other center panels before it will come apart. The majority of these instructions apply:
RB-1 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Remove Shift Knob (two adjustable wrenches)
2. Remove Shifter Bezel (6 Allen screws)
3. remove the lower section of the center console (black plastic around shifter)
Tips:
-it is held on by 4 snaps in the corners, start with the back two, then do the front
-place a piece of masking tape on the frontal panel that covers the gauges and radio to prevent scratches if the lower section rubs it as you pry it up
-E-Brake must be pulled very high in order to slide this panel over it. The e-brake can be pulled to its highest after a short drive -but only ONCE- as it will ratchet itself back down if released and pulled again.
4. Disconnect the two electrical connectors for the windows switches, and the one connector for the power outlet (open outlet to remove connector)
5. Slide the center panel over the e-brake handle and set aside.
6. Remove the Allen screws and 1 Phillips head screw that hold on the frontal panel.
7. "Wiggle" the panel back and forth in order to pop the foam for the upper vents out of the tube it sits in.
8. remove the 3 electrical connectors on the back of the front panel (Start, and 2 heater controls) TAKE YOUR TIME, these connectors are a pain in the ass sometimes.
9. remove the front panel
10. "Pop" the outer dash off slightly. This is the remaining section of the dash which ends on the right side of the console, and continues all the way over to the speedo, tach, etc. There are 3 snaps you want to pop out, 1 on the center right (on the right of the radio) and 2 up on the top. You have to do this to get to one screw on the radio, but you do not want to take this panel off.
11. Remove the 4 Phillips screws that hold the radio.
12. Remove radio and remove the connectors attached to it.
13. Apply the Navigational antenna to the TOP of the metal radio surround, under the vents. With a flashlight, you will be able to see a flat space above the radio where it can be mounted. Position the antenna so the wire points towards the front of the car, and hangs back behind the radio. Easiest way to apply is to reach up behind where the radio was and stick it on.
14. coil up the wire for the nav antenna so it is the same length as the other radio connector. To keep it out of the way when sliding the radio in, stick the original connector though the middle of the coil.
15. Insert the nav antenna connector, the original connector, and the AM/FM radio connector, and reinstall in the reverse order.
NOTES:
-Don't be surprised if the nav reads an incorrect position and direction when you first get the setup installed.
-Nav antenna can see through glass, plastic, etc. WILL NOT see through metal.
-Sirius setup uses an additional control unit and antenna.
Hope that helped!
