Today, I replaced that annoying burned out instrument panel illumination bulb. If any of you have done that, then you know that you must essentially field strip the front end of the cabin to get at the instrument panel. By the time I got to the bulb, I had a pocketful of about 20 #25 TORX screws and the glove box, speaker grills, and vent ducts strewn over my cargo area, not to mention the upper fascia carefully stowed on my front porch, taking great care not to damage the attached passenger air bag. I hope not to do that too often in the future, but I would be able to go much more quickly the next time.

So, with that experience behind me, I began to think more seriously about installing my VDO boost gauge and pod. As I was test postioning (dry fitting) the pod on the A-Pillar trim, I noticed just how close to the upper fascia it would be. Imagining it permanently affixed with industrial epoxy as suggested on Bay 13, I asked myself just how I would remove the upper fascia the next time a bulb burned out.

First thought: Pop the A-Pillar trim away from the A-Pillar. Only trouble is that the pod has the vacuum tubing and electrical wiring running to it through the trim piece. If I can leave enough slack, it may work.

Second thought: Use removable screws to affix the pod to the trim. That is a good option, if I can make it look classy and not crack all that plastic with too much torque.

Has anybody crossed this bridge yet and have any good ideas?
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Dave in Virginia