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Things to check while dash is out.

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YOUR RESEARCHThings to check while dash is out.

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Replace recently, only

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I had one replaced recently, only to have the next one over go dark on me the same week.

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Check while the dash is off since i don't plan

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Is there anything else I should have the techs check while the dash is off since I don't plan to remove it again?

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Check while the dash is off since i don't plan

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Is there anything else I should have the techs check while the dash is off since I don't plan to remove it again?

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Things to check while dash is out.

Replace a/c evaporator housing

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I'm having the dash in my '99 996 removed in order to replace the a/c evaporator housing.

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Replace bulbs

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Dumb little thing, but you might want to replace the bulbs that backlight your digital instruments.

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Replace with leather

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When I had my previous 996 I was planning to take out all the vinyl pieces and replace with leather.

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Check while the dash is off since i don't plan

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Suggestion · Original poster

Is there anything else I should have the techs check while the dash is off since I don't plan to remove it again?

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Things to check while dash is out.

Replace a/c evaporator housing

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Suggestion · Original poster

I'm having the dash in my '99 996 removed in order to replace the a/c evaporator housing.

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Things to check while dash is out.

Replace bulbs

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Dumb little thing, but you might want to replace the bulbs that backlight your digital instruments.

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Replace recently, only

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I had one replaced recently, only to have the next one over go dark on me the same week.

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Things to check while dash is out.

Replace with leather

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When I had my previous 996 I was planning to take out all the vinyl pieces and replace with leather.

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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

I'm having the dash in my '99 996 removed in order to replace the a/c evaporator housing. Is there anything else I should have the techs check while the dash is off since I don't plan to remove it again?

POST 3Original post

Upgrade the dash trim pieces. These are the three that go across the dash. Once the dash is out, you'll have no problem getting the back torx screws out.

POST 7Original post

leave it all out - huge weight savings LOL @ cage

POST 8Original post

When I had my previous 996 I was planning to take out all the vinyl pieces and replace with leather. I got about 1/2 way there but when it came to the dash, it just overwhelmed me. Taking that thing out and putting it back in is a big job. I ended up selling the leather dash. Just be sure none of the little connectors didn't break on the way out and hope there are no squeaks when they put everything back together.

POST 9Original post

Dumb little thing, but you might want to replace the bulbs that backlight your digital instruments. They do wear out. I had one replaced recently, only to have the next one over go dark on me the same week. Minimal effort and cost, and might save you a chore down the road.

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