Dash Plate

[MizzouMike]

I have a new dash plate I was trying to replace in my boat. The new plate shows many possible locations for screws, but the access under the dash makes it appear difficult to get to them. Anyone have any experience replacing a dash plate.

Thanks

[Bake's Marine]

Post a picture and I can highlight the mounting points for you.

-Paul

[justincox28]

All from memory so might not be perfect.

If you are replacing the plate around the gauges.

http://i831.photobucket.com/albums/zz238/justincox28/IMG_1250.jpg

1. Remove the Malibu emblem (2 bolts) at the bottom of the black plastic bezel.

http://i831.photobucket.com/albums/zz238/justincox28/IMG_1251.jpg

2. Remove the screw at the very top of the black plastic bezel.

http://i831.photobucket.com/albums/zz238/justincox28/IMG_1254.jpg

3. Pull the gauge assembly out carefully, might be stuck to vinyl and want to tear.

4. Unplug gauges, remember which ones go where.

5. Remove the black plastic bezel from the polished aluminum plate.

6. Remove all gauges and attach to new plate.

7. Reinstall.

This can be done from the front and you shouldn't need to do anything from the back.

Hope this helps.

Edited January 25, 2010 by justincox28

[justincox28]

To remove the mux bezel:

Use a tool like this

http://i831.photobucket.com/albums/zz238/justincox28/IMG_0610.jpg

Gently work it in between the first switch and the bezel and push down and out.

http://i831.photobucket.com/albums/zz238/justincox28/IMG_0614.jpg

Then repeat on the last button

http://i831.photobucket.com/albums/zz238/justincox28/IMG_0615.jpg

Then do it on the top above where you worked on the bottom. Be very careful not to mark the mux screen. You should feel the bezel release but might need to work it loose.

http://i831.photobucket.com/albums/zz238/justincox28/IMG_0616.jpg

http://i831.photobucket.com/albums/zz238/justincox28/IMG_0617.jpg

http://i831.photobucket.com/albums/zz238/justincox28/IMG_0618.jpg

picture of back side of bezel. You can see the small tabs that need to be released on the top of the photo.

http://i831.photobucket.com/albums/zz238/justincox28/IMG_0619.jpg

Edited January 25, 2010 by justincox28

[MizzouMike]

Post a picture and I can highlight the mounting points for you.

-Paul

Paul, I'll post a picture...Are you looking for a picuture from the front?

[MizzouMike]

Thank you Justin...Finally got it changed....Your advice was spot on....

[Chia]

Thank you Justin...Finally got it changed....Your advice was spot on....

spot on is good, maybe that spot on advice could be moved to DIY?