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550 - trim piece for row of switches

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  1. AVIMAX

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    #1 AVIMAX, Feb 27, 2020
    Has anybody replaced the trim piece behind the row of switch above the HVAC panel in a 550... without removing the dash? Mine has a crack so the fuel door switch is loose. I have a new part, but getting to the nuts through the switch holes is not so easy. If you've done it, do you have any tricks to share?

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  2. JimEakin

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    #2 JimEakin, Feb 27, 2020
    Pull out the A/C control box - it just pulls straight out. Don't need to pull the console.

    I was able to get all the nuts off, but when I put the new bracket in (I got a machined one from eBay), I just couldn't get a couple of the top ones back on.

    Be careful, the replacement piece I had just didn't quite fit at first. May be the reason that these break.
     
  3. 285ferrari

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    #3 285ferrari, Feb 27, 2020
    It has several threaded posts on the back with nuts
     
  4. 00 550

    00 550 Formula Junior

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    #4 00 550, Feb 27, 2020
    Just disconnect the switches and replace. It’s a five minute job. I’ve done it before
     
  5. AVIMAX

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    #5 AVIMAX, Feb 27, 2020
    Removing the switches and AC panel is easy. There are 6 nuts holding the trim piece in. The 3 on the top are easy, the 3 on the bottom are the problem, they are partially covered by a metal frame so you can’t get to them from the bottom, only through the holes for the switches and that leaves no room to turn the 7mm wrench.

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    #6 ferraridriver, Feb 27, 2020
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  7. AVIMAX

    AVIMAX Formula Junior

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    #7 AVIMAX, Feb 27, 2020
    Problem is I can only get the open end on the nut because of the metal frame just behind the nut.
     
  8. 308 GTB

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    #8 308 GTB, Feb 27, 2020
  9. JC1720

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    #9 JC1720, Feb 28, 2020
    I've just done the same job, it's simple if a little fiddly as the others say.

    Watch out for dropping the nuts - a magnet on a stick is useful - and don't be surprised if the surround falls to bits!

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    John
     

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  10. AVIMAX

    AVIMAX Formula Junior

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    #10 AVIMAX, Feb 28, 2020
    Barry, that tool might just do the trick!
     
  11. 308 GTB

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    #11 308 GTB, Feb 29, 2020
    I hope so, Ryan. If necessary, you can bayonet the shaft a bit to facilitate removal of those nuts.
     

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