Wow. That is a 10 out of 10 instruction video. No waste of time, spot on, fast but clear talking and good video shots in focus. If all DIY videos on UA-cam was like this the world would definitely be a better place. All creds to you !
Just did mine tonight thanks to this video! I will say, plan to do this in a place large enough to fully open the door. I could only get it half way because my garage is small. That made it way harder. Now to change out my dead lights for the DIC and HUD buttons. That big plug was still really hard for me even with your excellent explanation. It was just on there really good. Thanks for the great tutorial!
Garrett, I just found his video from a couple "good old boys" in Michigan with a Fiero GT and a project you might want for your Fiero. This is just the first video of more to come but you can see from all the rust and corrosion how lucky we are to live in California. If he gets this done he may have a special Fiero. I hope all is well with you during all this virus. Brian
Brian Barke oh man, yes I would absolutely love to have that setup in mine! 🤤 I can only imagine how much that’s going to cost all in, but he’ll definitely have something special - I’m going to have to follow that series now and see how it works out for them! And thanks Brian, I hope you’re doing alright too, praying we’re almost done with this virus (for now at least).
Honestly just remove center trim, and remove the two upside down 13mm or 15mm (can't remember size) holding the steering column, and drop it. Super easy. They are right there and the steering wheel doesn't completely drop/fall, it hangs just enough down, being stopped by the support, to get the gauge cluster out without scratching it on the wheel. You don't have to do ANYTHING with removing the upper dash screws, lifting it up while removing, or taking out the A pillar trim.
@@1Brain4Wheels If you would have google "C5 corvette cluster removal" You would have known this, probably would have been good idea before making video called "The Easy Way"
DuBstep115 hey, I said “easy way”, not “easiest way”... 😉 either way isn’t a bad way to go about it to be honest, I’m surprised at how simple this was.
GearBear, your content is really getting better. I hope you had something to do that required all that work. If not a big thanks for educating all of us. I tinker a lot but that is more than tinkering in my book. I saw a Corvette dealer take the dash apart when one of their customers put a loaded firearm in the secret compartment behind the C7 radio and the firearm moved and jammed the the door. I don't think I would try that on my C7. What made that more tricky was no one knew what position the gun was in and if it might go off. Thanks again Garrett.
Thanks Brian, I'm glad to hear you're still liking the videos, I've been trying to use my iPhone more when filming since I think the video & audio are a little better on it :) I'll have another video coming out sometime in the future (believe it or not I'm actually busier with work now than I was before the Coronavirus), but basically it's continues from this one so that I could replace the driver side HVAC blend door... I kept getting an error code and the AC would shutoff, turns out it was actually the compressor seal that had gone bad and needed replacement, but at least I fixed an error code haha Oh shoot, I had always been worried about that in my C7's, having a powered door like those makes it especially hard to try and unjam them manually, I almost got an older iPhone stuck in there once, lets just say that close call kept me from trying it again!
@@brianbarke8 Right?! It's crazy, this video (all iPhone) looks pretty clear except for when the lighting is less than ideal, back when I used to use an actual camcorder (my real early videos), those probably had some of the worst quality footage... it's insane how fast technology advances in just a few years.
@@1Brain4Wheels I just found this and thought of you and your silver C5. There is no accounting for some peoples taste. Don't cry Garrett, I like yours better. gmauthority.com/blog/2020/04/check-out-this-extremely-weird-little-corvette-thing/
In my case the buttons on the right dont work and I need to replece them. I should be able to change that out without taking the whole thing out right?
youngestson 65 oh nice, my first Corvette was a targa too, one type I haven’t seen a lot of in person is the fixed roof coupe (FRC) with the silhouette of a convertible, but a hard top... would definitely like to get a better look at one eventually!
@@youngestson6537 Yeah, I have no idea how many they made (probably not a lot since it didn't have the benefit of being topless and had less storage space) but I think they're kinda cool!
All My gauges have quit working all together and I need some guidance for the repair, also my A/C blows hot air on the passenger side and cold air on the driver’s side, can you give me some help.
Nice, yeah that shouldn’t be too hard to get to, basically everything I showed in this video and then pop off the white plastic rear cover and you should have total access 👍🏻
I’m honestly not sure, but I think the whole dash has to come out for that job. :/ I believe there are a few screws on the upper part of that module which are directly covered by the dashboard?
@@1Brain4Wheels I'm pretty sure you're right. Been procrastinating on this job for too long. Looking for an easy way to get it out but doesn't look like there is.
I don’t know where to find this info, I’m tried of looking everywhere hopefully you can help, I hv a C7 coupe 3LT STINGRAY and the sensor button that’s in the drivers side when u take the top off it’s in the hole where the pin of the roof goes into, I need to replace the sensor in that hole and hv no clue how to get to it, and I can’t find anything online, and I’m impatient I don’t want to wait till Monday to call the dealership and ask them if you can help me in any shape or form that would be awesome. Thank you
Hey Dennis, sorry to hear your convertible is acting up! :( I honestly have no idea how to replace that, my best guess would be similar to the beginning of this video by first removing the A pillar cover so that you can drop down that header trim that runs above the windshield, from there I would guess the sensor would drop down? What exactly is the problem you're having? If the instrument cluster is saying the top isn't latched, I had that happen once or twice, try fully opening and then closing the top, making sure to keep holding the button down for a while after it stops moving both ways, that seems to reset/recal the sensors. Let me know if that helps
Oh wait, I just re-read this (sorry, its late haha) I forgot you have a coupe, you live in Las Vegas right? I remember talking with you a long while back - is it the sensor for the motion sensor activation/deactivation that is based on whether the targa is installed or not? I would definitely try to remove the header trim above the windshield/rear view mirror, that should let you (hopefully) access that sensor and the electrical connection. Refer to this: www.stingrayforums.com/threads/diy-rear-view-mirror-reading-lamp-a-pillar-interior-trim-removal.8813/
Muchas gracias el vídeo ayudó a ahorrar bastante tiempo Realmente es la forma más sencilla de cambiar los indicadores de un Corvette gracias saludos desde Monterrey México
Holy cow, I'd never get all that put back together plus I'd have to be a contortionist to do so. Maybe because I'm 76, half blind in one eye and can't see out of the other one. ( just kidding about the eyes but not the age) Great video though, keep up the good work!
You have to remove the waterfall because it sits on top of the rear lip of the center console plastic... once you remove it, it frees up the rest of the trim (although I suppose you could just try loosening it?)
You know, I’ve never had to do that before but go ahead and give this thread a read, the OP seems to have detailed it pretty good! www.corvetteforum.com/forums/c5-tech/2077521-how-to-dash-removal-and-hud-install.html
Your doing it the hard way, If you take the 2 lower steering column bolts out coulmn will drop down 1.5 inchs and dash cluster will come rigjht. I have been working on Corvettes for 30 years trust me this is not the easy way
Wow. That is a 10 out of 10 instruction video. No waste of time, spot on, fast but clear talking and good video shots in focus.
If all DIY videos on UA-cam was like this the world would definitely be a better place. All creds to you !
Thank you, I really appreciate that! :) Good luck with your fix!
Thank you so much. Just a wonderful job of showing and telling about instrument cluster remove and re-install!
Appreciate you going into depth and being zesty about it.
Just did mine tonight thanks to this video! I will say, plan to do this in a place large enough to fully open the door. I could only get it half way because my garage is small. That made it way harder. Now to change out my dead lights for the DIC and HUD buttons. That big plug was still really hard for me even with your excellent explanation. It was just on there really good. Thanks for the great tutorial!
Where did you buy your lights..
Thank you so much, my new favorite C5 mechanic. Your tutorial help tremendously! I need to troubleshoot/repair the DIC switch. I salute you.
Haha, that’s a high honor Ed, I appreciate it!
Great video. Great production quality and no wasted time. Thanks!
Such a nice dude. Thanks for going in depth and everything like that. Much appreciated
Thanks Eric, I really appreciate it and glad you liked the video! 😁
Garrett,
I just found his video from a couple "good old boys" in Michigan with a Fiero GT and a project you might want for your Fiero. This is just the first video of more to come but you can see from all the rust and corrosion how lucky we are to live in California. If he gets this done he may have a special Fiero. I hope all is well with you during all this virus.
Brian
Sorry I forgot the link to the video.
gmauthority.com/blog/2020/04/pontiac-fiero-gets-turbo-ls3-swap-video/
Brian Barke oh man, yes I would absolutely love to have that setup in mine! 🤤 I can only imagine how much that’s going to cost all in, but he’ll definitely have something special - I’m going to have to follow that series now and see how it works out for them! And thanks Brian, I hope you’re doing alright too, praying we’re almost done with this virus (for now at least).
Honestly just remove center trim, and remove the two upside down 13mm or 15mm (can't remember size) holding the steering column, and drop it. Super easy. They are right there and the steering wheel doesn't completely drop/fall, it hangs just enough down, being stopped by the support, to get the gauge cluster out without scratching it on the wheel. You don't have to do ANYTHING with removing the upper dash screws, lifting it up while removing, or taking out the A pillar trim.
Whaaaa?! I didn’t realize the column could drop down like that, if I ever have to get back in there, I’m definitely trying your trick!
Yep! They are the same nuts you loosen when we do the inevitable steering wheel sensor that go bad :)
@@1Brain4Wheels If you would have google "C5 corvette cluster removal" You would have known this, probably would have been good idea before making video called "The Easy Way"
DuBstep115 hey, I said “easy way”, not “easiest way”... 😉 either way isn’t a bad way to go about it to be honest, I’m surprised at how simple this was.
1Brain4Wheels 👍 Even pulling the whole dash is quite easy compared to other cars I’ve done
GearBear, your content is really getting better. I hope you had something to do that required all that work. If not a big thanks for educating all of us. I tinker a lot but that is more than tinkering in my book. I saw a Corvette dealer take the dash apart when one of their customers put a loaded firearm in the secret compartment behind the C7 radio and the firearm moved and jammed the the door. I don't think I would try that on my C7. What made that more tricky was no one knew what position the gun was in and if it might go off. Thanks again Garrett.
Thanks Brian, I'm glad to hear you're still liking the videos, I've been trying to use my iPhone more when filming since I think the video & audio are a little better on it :) I'll have another video coming out sometime in the future (believe it or not I'm actually busier with work now than I was before the Coronavirus), but basically it's continues from this one so that I could replace the driver side HVAC blend door... I kept getting an error code and the AC would shutoff, turns out it was actually the compressor seal that had gone bad and needed replacement, but at least I fixed an error code haha Oh shoot, I had always been worried about that in my C7's, having a powered door like those makes it especially hard to try and unjam them manually, I almost got an older iPhone stuck in there once, lets just say that close call kept me from trying it again!
@@1Brain4Wheels The iPhone is really amazing, I would have never known you were doing some of your videos with a telephone. 😉
@@brianbarke8 Right?! It's crazy, this video (all iPhone) looks pretty clear except for when the lighting is less than ideal, back when I used to use an actual camcorder (my real early videos), those probably had some of the worst quality footage... it's insane how fast technology advances in just a few years.
@@1Brain4Wheels I just found this and thought of you and your silver C5. There is no accounting for some peoples taste. Don't cry Garrett, I like yours better.
gmauthority.com/blog/2020/04/check-out-this-extremely-weird-little-corvette-thing/
Gracias Amigo this is a good video God bless you !
In my case the buttons on the right dont work and I need to replece them. I should be able to change that out without taking the whole thing out right?
Awesome tutorial! Thank you!
How do I not make the airbag to go off ty.. if a fuse where?
How do you keep your original mileage on the car?
Very in depth, awesome video
Would like to see more videos on the c5. Im a 1999 c5 Corvette owner. New subber.
Thanks man, and will do! I think my next one will actually be on the C5, I just got new wheels :) And nice, what style is yours?
@@1Brain4Wheels. I have the targa top model.
youngestson 65 oh nice, my first Corvette was a targa too, one type I haven’t seen a lot of in person is the fixed roof coupe (FRC) with the silhouette of a convertible, but a hard top... would definitely like to get a better look at one eventually!
@@1Brain4Wheels . You know you're right. I don't think I've seen a frc version of the c5 so far 🤔
@@youngestson6537 Yeah, I have no idea how many they made (probably not a lot since it didn't have the benefit of being topless and had less storage space) but I think they're kinda cool!
Could work putting the 220MPH speedometer?
All My gauges have quit working all together and I need some guidance for the repair, also my A/C blows hot air on the passenger side and cold air on the driver’s side, can you give me some help.
Damn Brother!!! Thanks for sharing this with us!!!
Hell yeah. I can replace those lights in the DIC with red leds
Short sweet and to the point. Been looking to do this to remove my abs and traction light. 🤘🏻
Nice, yeah that shouldn’t be too hard to get to, basically everything I showed in this video and then pop off the white plastic rear cover and you should have total access 👍🏻
Were u able to successfully remove the abs light? Any instructions on how to do that once cluster is removed?
Are you able to access the hud for removal after removing the cluster or does the whole dash still have to come out?
I’m honestly not sure, but I think the whole dash has to come out for that job. :/ I believe there are a few screws on the upper part of that module which are directly covered by the dashboard?
@@1Brain4Wheels I'm pretty sure you're right. Been procrastinating on this job for too long. Looking for an easy way to get it out but doesn't look like there is.
I don’t know where to find this info, I’m tried of looking everywhere hopefully you can help, I hv a C7 coupe 3LT STINGRAY and the sensor button that’s in the drivers side when u take the top off it’s in the hole where the pin of the roof goes into, I need to replace the sensor in that hole and hv no clue how to get to it, and I can’t find anything online, and I’m impatient I don’t want to wait till Monday to call the dealership and ask them if you can help me in any shape or form that would be awesome. Thank you
Hey Dennis, sorry to hear your convertible is acting up! :( I honestly have no idea how to replace that, my best guess would be similar to the beginning of this video by first removing the A pillar cover so that you can drop down that header trim that runs above the windshield, from there I would guess the sensor would drop down? What exactly is the problem you're having? If the instrument cluster is saying the top isn't latched, I had that happen once or twice, try fully opening and then closing the top, making sure to keep holding the button down for a while after it stops moving both ways, that seems to reset/recal the sensors. Let me know if that helps
Oh wait, I just re-read this (sorry, its late haha) I forgot you have a coupe, you live in Las Vegas right? I remember talking with you a long while back - is it the sensor for the motion sensor activation/deactivation that is based on whether the targa is installed or not? I would definitely try to remove the header trim above the windshield/rear view mirror, that should let you (hopefully) access that sensor and the electrical connection. Refer to this: www.stingrayforums.com/threads/diy-rear-view-mirror-reading-lamp-a-pillar-interior-trim-removal.8813/
I actually figured it out after a lot of research, but thanks for the reply 😃👍
Dennis T nice, I’m glad you got it taken care of!
1Brain4Wheels it’s not a convertible , convertibles don’t hv this sensor. 😃
Muchas gracias el vídeo ayudó a ahorrar bastante tiempo Realmente es la forma más sencilla de cambiar los indicadores de un Corvette gracias saludos desde Monterrey México
Gracias Laura! :) Me alegro de poder ayudarte!
2 bolts drop the steering column no need to raise dash pad.
Good vid with good info and a great help
Thanks man!
Very helpful thank you
Holy cow, I'd never get all that put back together plus I'd have to be a contortionist to do so. Maybe because I'm 76, half blind in one eye and can't see out of the other one. ( just kidding about the eyes but not the age) Great video though, keep up the good work!
Thanks this helps a lot
Why you removed the waterfall????
You have to remove the waterfall because it sits on top of the rear lip of the center console plastic... once you remove it, it frees up the rest of the trim (although I suppose you could just try loosening it?)
How do
I remove the dash completely
You know, I’ve never had to do that before but go ahead and give this thread a read, the OP seems to have detailed it pretty good! www.corvetteforum.com/forums/c5-tech/2077521-how-to-dash-removal-and-hud-install.html
Thank you
perfect ty
Very good job that was a huge help thank you so much
Thanks, I appreciate the nice comment! :)
Your doing it the hard way, If you take the 2 lower steering column bolts out coulmn will drop down 1.5 inchs and dash cluster will come rigjht. I have been working on Corvettes for 30 years trust me this is not the easy way
Cool...
Not too bad, definitely expected this job to be tougher than it was!
It's a gym. It's a garage. It's a clothes hanger.
😂 hey, that “garage” was the best multitool I had haha
@@1Brain4Wheels Just trollin. No offense!
@@jimferrill1790none taken haha
Hard pass. I'll remain happy with two DIC lights out. 😂
He sounds like Ed Bassmaster character Emilio....would ya look at that! Mehehe
F(*&^%$ awesome 1Brian4Wheels.
Thank You