Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Removal Procedure
Remove the left and right body hinge pillar garnish molding (1). Body Hinge Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement
Remove the left and right windshield garnish molding (2). Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement
Remove the left and right instrument panel trim pad radio speaker opening cover (1). Instrument Panel Trim Pad Radio Speaker Opening Cover Replacement
Remove the left and right radio front speaker grille molding (2). Radio Front Speaker Grille Molding Replacement (Stingray and Z06) , or Radio Front Speaker Grille Molding Replacement (E-Ray)
Remove the left and right instrument panel outer trim cover (1). Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover Replacement
Instrument Panel Knee Bolster (2) - Remove - Instrument Panel Knee Bolster Replacement
Radio Rear Quarter Trim Panel Speaker Grille (1) - Remove - Radio Rear Quarter Trim Panel Speaker Grille Replacement (Coupe) , or Radio Rear Quarter Trim Panel Speaker Grille Replacement (Convertible)
Rear Compartment Closeout Panel (1) - Remove - Rear Compartment Closeout Panel Replacement
Front Floor Rear Console Side Trim Panel - Left Side (1) - Remove - Front Floor Rear Console Side Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side (LHD) (Stingray and Z06) , or Front Floor Rear Console Side Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side (LHD / HP1) (E-Ray) , or Front Floor Rear Console Side Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side (RHD)
Front Floor Rear Console Side Trim Panel - Right Side (1) - Remove - Front Floor Rear Console Side Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side (LHD) , or Front Floor Rear Console Side Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side (RHD) (Stingray and Z06) , or Front Floor Rear Console Side Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side (RHD/HP1) (E-Ray)
Front Floor Console Applique - Left Side (2) - Remove - Front Floor Console Applique Replacement - Left Side (LHD) , or Front Floor Console Applique Replacement - Left Side (RHD)
Front Floor Console Extension Panel (2) - Remove - Front Floor Console Extension Panel Replacement
Front Floor Console Compartment (1) - Remove - Front Floor Console Compartment Replacement
Instrument Panel Compartment (1) - Remove - Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement
Radio Front Center Speaker Grille (1) - Remove - Radio Front Center Speaker Grille Replacement (Stingray and Z06) , or Radio Front Center Speaker Grille Replacement (E-Ray)
Instrument Panel Extension (1) - Remove - Instrument Panel Extension Replacement
Instrument Panel Airbag Bolt (1) - Remove [3x]
- Disconnect the instrument panel airbag electrical connector from the instrument panel harness.
Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Bolt (1) - Remove [4x]
Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel (1) - Remove
- NOTE:
The instrument panel upper trim panel and instrument panel airbag will be removed as an assembly. Instrument panel airbag is a single use component. The airbag will need to be removed and scrapped.
Instrument Panel Airbag (1) - Remove and DISCARD - Instrument Panel Airbag Replacement (Stingray and Z06) , or Instrument Panel Airbag Replacement (E-Ray)
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.