Removing Instrument .Panel Cluster Bezel

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I'm not sure if this question belongs here or under accessories but since my question has to do with an original part of the truck I'll put it here.
I bought a really cool cell phone holder from Mopar4less and the directions say to remove the instrument panel cluster bezel, the directions also make mention of a
"trim stick"
Can anybody describe this stick to me?
Can I make my own? Once I have it how do I go about removing the bezel? Is this something I can do without having to worry about doing damage?
Thanks in advance for Your help! #ad


[This message has been edited by Samscov (edited 10-15-2000). ]

[This message has been edited by Samscov (edited 10-15-2000). ]

 

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Need to know model year of your truck.

 

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Sam,

When I took mine off a couple of weeks ago I used a 1 1/2" puddy knife. Just slip it between the bazel and the dash and it will start to pop off.

Kevin

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2001 2500 QC LWB 4x4 6-speed loaded except leather, Jake E-Brake, Line-X, Stan's Headers 4" exhaust, Ramsey RE10K

 

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Thanks, It's a 2001

 

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Just get your fingers in there and pull it off. It will be a little stubborn at first but it pops right off.

 

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Sean, Are there any screws in the 01? There was one in the earlier models.

 

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On my 2001 you just pull the bezel off, no screws. Very nice dash setup imo. Love it when It comes apart easily #ad
Swapping in an Alpine reciever was easy.

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2001 HO 6 speed Regular Cab SLT 4x4 3. 54 anti spin 2500. Used for the daily grind and sneaking away to some secret Baja beaches toting a cabover

 

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I haven't taken my dash apart yet, but here is a tip that might help. When I remove trim panels, I like to take a little peek under the panel and see if I can identify what kind of plastic clips they use. Then I buy a hand full at the local auto parts house. I always seem to break a couple, and others look a little weary, so I just replace them. It makes for a nice re-installation. But most of all NO RATTLES> The dash may not have these clips but keep it in mind for other interior trim.

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2001 ETH 6spd 4X4 SLT

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