Anyone remove the chrome rings around the speedometer/tach?

[jav_eee]

My left ring is loose and sometimes buzzes while driving. I want to superglue it but i can't figure out how to remove it. Should i just yank on it?

Anyone remove these to paint them or something?

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[Jteakus]

Are you sure it is the trim ring?

 

[jav_eee]

Are you sure it is the trim ring?

Positive. I can tap on it and it’ll make a noise because it’s loose (compared to the other one) and if I keep my finger on it the noise doesn’t happen.

 

[darkhorse13]

I would not just "yank" them out. There's (3) little tabs that should be depressed from the backside towards the middle of the speedo circle. Once depressed, these remove very easily. If you just wanted to yank them out and break the clips, then you'd certainly have to super glue the ring back on. Here's some pics.

 

[jav_eee]

I would not just "yank" them out. There's (3) little tabs that should be depressed from the backside towards the middle of the speedo circle. Once depressed, these remove very easily. If you just wanted to yank them out and break the clips, then you'd certainly have to super glue the ring back on. Here's some pics.

this is EXACTLY the info I needed, thank you tons! That saves me some heartache. Now I just need to figure out how to get that piece out so I can get them from the back. Think there’s a YouTube video somewhere about pulling the dash panels.

 

[darkhorse13]

this is EXACTLY the info I needed, thank you tons! That saves me some heartache. Now I just need to figure out how to get that piece out so I can get them from the back. Think there’s a YouTube video somewhere about pulling the dash panels.

No problem.. Yep, tons of YT videos on dash removal...

 

[Jaxmax]

Perhaps go around Heim ting and push to see if all the clips are engaged before doing anything else. The picture shows where clips are…..Jack

 

[jav_eee]

Perhaps go around Heim ting and push to see if all the clips are engaged before doing anything else. The picture shows where clips are…..Jack

i did that. I’m sure they’re engaged as the ring sits flush like the other one does. It’s just got some play in it.

looks like it’s a bit of work to get that piece out so while I’m there I’ll superglue the other side at the same time. Just in case…

 

[kevman65]

A word of caution. If you've never dealt with pulling plastic trim, make sure everything in the cab is warm before you start pulling pieces off. When cold, the plastic is brittle and will snap into itty bitty pieces.

 

[darkhorse13]

i did that. I’m sure they’re engaged as the ring sits flush like the other one does. It’s just got some play in it.

looks like it’s a bit of work to get that piece out so while I’m there I’ll superglue the other side at the same time. Just in case…

FWIW, when I'm chasing down little interior rattles and squeaks I typically use this felt tape. I think I got it from Amazon like 4 years ago. It seems to be very similar to what Mini Cooper used in our old rattlebox. I love it because it's sticky on one side and you can cut it and cram it into spots that friction rub or just need a little bit of "filler" between parts. Way less permanent than super glue. It is pretty incognito as well.

 

[jav_eee]

FWIW, when I'm chasing down little interior rattles and squeaks I typically use this felt tape. I think I got it from Amazon like 4 years ago. It seems to be very similar to what Mini Cooper used in our old rattlebox. I love it because it's sticky on one side and you can cut it and cram it into spots that friction rub or just need a little bit of "filler" between parts. Way less permanent than super glue. It is pretty incognito as well.

I use this too. Especially to wrap wires that might tap up against plastic panel pieces. Love this stuff.

 

[jav_eee]

A word of caution. If you've never dealt with pulling plastic trim, make sure everything in the cab is warm before you start pulling pieces off. When cold, the plastic is brittle and will snap into itty bitty pieces.

noted. I’m thinking twice about pulling it all apart as I’m sure with my luck I’ll lose some of those clips behind the dash and they’ll inevitably land somewhere I won’t be able to reach them AND they’ll make rattle noises as well.

might get some black cardstock and cut a piece to wedge behind the trim ring instead.

 

[jav_eee]

Ok i got it done yesterday and in pretty short time, surprisingly. thanks to darkhorse13 for those pics they helped a lot. I popped the rings off with no damage, laid a bead of superglue around where they sat and got them back together. Took the opportunity to cover the edge of the long dash trim, where it rubs the other dash piece, with that cloth tape to prevent future squeaks and rattles.

Again, thanks to all for their input!

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