Installing factory dash clock in GQ 1997

[PeeBee]

Guys,
I bought a factory clock from the wreckers to install in my vehicle. Whats the process to get the lower dash apart to gain access behind the facia?

[GQtdauto]

Geez it's been that long since I last removed mine and I've done it about a half dozen times or more I'd have to take a look at mine again but from memory two screws at the top and two at the bottom .cant remember if there was one to get after removing ash tray .
If no one answers Phil I'll look at mine in the morning .

[Rossco]

Easy as in the GQ. Two screws in top of each vent, two screws either side and one behind the ashtray, think that's all. .

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[Winnie]

Easy as in the GQ. Two screws in top of each vent, two screws either side and one behind the ashtray, think that's all. .

Sent from my SM-G930F using TapatalkYep that's it, and be careful you don't pull any wires off the back of any of your aftermarket switches as you pull the fascia off.

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[PeeBee]

Thanks Guys, will have a crack at it later this week after work. I am sure to make a meal of it and it take 3 nights to get the thing back together. I also am hoping the plug is there waiting to connect to. I have not had a look yet but hope these screws have hex heads - dont like my chances of getting a crab claw and screwdriver into the ash tray area! What about the single screws on each side, passenger and drivers - do they need to come out as well?

[PeeBee]

OK, 4 screws in the vents, one screw on l/h side of ashtray and one to rear of ashtray - looks like its accessed via removing the rear demister switch - any more, sound about right?

[Winnie]

OK, 4 screws in the vents, one screw on l/h side of ashtray and one to rear of ashtray - looks like its accessed via removing the rear demister switch - any more, sound about right?Rear demister is up near the lhs stalk?
Pull the ash tray out and the screw is behind that.
The screws are all Philips head, use a magnetic screwdriver


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[Rossco]

Yeah two screws per side come out. They're all Phillips head ash tray one is easy, it's not too deep. .

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[PeeBee]

OK, thanks guys, all done. Getting the screws back into the rear of the clock was a pain due to the cable loom being in the way, but a few choice words and it was done. Was hoping it would actually be 'on' all the time so you could see the time at a glance, but needs the ignition source - not going to stuff with it now, simply get used to it.

[threedogs]

PeeBee I have a triple gauge binnicle on top of my dash brought a 12v clock didnt like it
Brought a $27 52mm quartz clock and love it perfect fit, takes a L44 battery easy as

[PeeBee]

TD, I don't mind the look of your set-up, covers all corners I reckon. I am going to hang onto the blanking plate also as the green LED is no doubt fading as it could be 20 yrs old - who knows. Will keep this option in mind as i think the clock face would go close to fitting in the dash clock hole as well.

[threedogs]

PeeBee I have another clock quartz down near the speedo , No way I can read that LCD OE clock
cost about $6 I think