Triple gauge removal tool - $0.50

base64 · 03-26-2012, 05:24 PM

After looking at the tool used in the DIY section, I found the perfect tool which popped the clip on the inside of the gauge cover in about 10 seconds of fiddling.

It is a screw hook for mounting on a pegboard, wall, etc which I got at home-depot for 50 cents.

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To prevent damage to the dash - I first pryed up the back of the cover with my finger and then slipped a piece of coated wire hangar under it to create a gap. Then I inserted the hook end of the 'tool' horizontally through the gap, slit it towards me, rotated the hook part vertically so it fit right behind the tab in the cover and with a slight pull on the top of the cover it popped right off.

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There is some of that black fabric tape covering the gap which I only slightly ripped - it is probably there just to keep dust out.

Thanks to ryan0 who wrote the original DIY using a real hook type tool.

Hope this helps someone if so hook it up with some reps.

Baer383 · 03-26-2012, 10:18 PM

Pretty good

kenchan · 03-27-2012, 11:32 AM

huh, that's cool. i will have to try that next time. i broke the posts on one of my hats.... no issue with 3M VHB tape, but better not to snap anything.

03-26-2012, 05:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
base64 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 89 Drives: 2010 370z Touring Rep Power: 14	Triple gauge removal tool - $0.50 After looking at the tool used in the DIY section, I found the perfect tool which popped the clip on the inside of the gauge cover in about 10 seconds of fiddling. It is a screw hook for mounting on a pegboard, wall, etc which I got at home-depot for 50 cents. Uploaded with ImageShack.us To prevent damage to the dash - I first pryed up the back of the cover with my finger and then slipped a piece of coated wire hangar under it to create a gap. Then I inserted the hook end of the 'tool' horizontally through the gap, slit it towards me, rotated the hook part vertically so it fit right behind the tab in the cover and with a slight pull on the top of the cover it popped right off. Uploaded with ImageShack.us There is some of that black fabric tape covering the gap which I only slightly ripped - it is probably there just to keep dust out. Thanks to ryan0 who wrote the original DIY using a real hook type tool. Hope this helps someone if so hook it up with some reps. __________________ Stillen Gen3 CAI, Invidia Gemini, TEIN Flex coilovers, slotted rotors, greddy DRL's, cf nose, carbon fiber wrapped kick plates with blue LEDs

03-26-2012, 10:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
Baer383 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lawrenceville,Ga Posts: 4,293 Drives: My foot up your azz Rep Power: 29	Pretty good __________________ 2013 ZL1 754 rwhp 747 rwtq

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03-27-2012, 11:32 AM	#3 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	huh, that's cool. i will have to try that next time. i broke the posts on one of my hats.... no issue with 3M VHB tape, but better not to snap anything.