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Old Jun 16, 2017 | 07:01 PM
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Lower dash loose ..

Gentlemen as you can see in the photo years of age and removing this piece has caused it to become loose .. I want to snug it up again and I'm wondering if anyone has ideas .. there is a piece of carpet like material inside so double sided tape was a no go .. it also needs to be removable for future issues if they arise .. thoughts ???
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Old Jun 16, 2017 | 10:41 PM
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Re: Lower dash loose ..

That piece has two torx screws on the front ends and three more across the back. Are they all there and tight?
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Old Jun 17, 2017 | 05:19 PM
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Re: Lower dash loose ..

yeah all are tight as can be .. I'm wondering if they r just too old to snug up anymore
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Old Jun 17, 2017 | 05:27 PM
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Re: Lower dash loose ..

Maybe epoxy in the holes and let it dry, then screw it back together.
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Old Jun 17, 2017 | 07:17 PM
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Re: Lower dash loose ..

Yeah, maybe the holes have expanded or stretched or something. Maybe a tiny washer or two on the screw could help??
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Old Jun 20, 2017 | 09:33 PM
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Re: Lower dash loose ..

Originally Posted by rgauder
Maybe epoxy in the holes and let it dry, then screw it back together.
I did that to a few screw holes. A little JB Weld on a tooth pick, let it harden, drive the screw in.

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/memb...ml#post6055349
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