Aw! That sucks! I had a similar problem when my Cadillac DeVille power antenna broke and I bought a replacement online just to find out that I couldn't use it. Right after I removed the broken one. Your struggle was not vain my friend as this video was a great source of knowledge for me. Now I know how to replace my broken air vents properly!
I watched this video in hopes of finding out how to remove the dash pad and trim. I probably would have been cussing up a storm trying to get those vents out if I hadn't come across this video. LOL Thanks for the post. Maybe you should change the name to dash pad, trim and cluster removal.
its a 7mm .. not 9/32. Also there is a third screw when removing the wood trim. It is a vertical screw right above the the left middle vent. The two pieces of trim are interlocked as well.
After watching the video I came to the comments to post this also, good catch. I did the digital to analog swap on my 2000 Deville a couple of years ago, love it!
I tried and failed (broke one) to get the vents out of my 04 Deville a decade ago, and now I can't remember why I wanted to. I liked most of the interior better than the '08 DTS that replaced it. The DHS has real wood (encased in plastic), it's a shame to add fake stuff, but we guys like to mark our cars. At least it smells better than peeing on it.
I have a crack half that size in my devill. My whole dasbord is dropped 1.5 inches. How to this this. Any one else dealt with that. Oh I LOVE MY CADDI. 2001 80K MILES. GOT IT FOR ALMOST NOTHING. IT BELONGED TO SIS IN LAW MOM. ONLY ISSUE? My inst. Cluster is loose and now slight curling of dash panel between. Any help??? Peace-out 1🌎💕
All that is not necessary to remove the instrument cluster. Dash pad can stay in. Simply lift Pad and remove screws to the left and right of cluster .Trim bezel well then slide out enough to remove screw on top of right vent. You can take a screwdriver and pop right hand bezel out completely. It is an eight minute job.
I have done this job before, only the hard way and from what I remember yes your way should work. To lift the dash pad up can you leave the three 10mm bolts under the defroster grill still in? I have to take my cluster out again and would much rather do it your way than the way I am used to.
@@jamesorozco1243 My way is like this video, but Paul's way seems like a piece of cake and a lot easier than this video to remove the instrument cluster.
This dude is clearly talented, even though his voice is annoying he is an amazing instructor!
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Aw! That sucks! I had a similar problem when my Cadillac DeVille power antenna broke and I bought a replacement online just to find out that I couldn't use it. Right after I removed the broken one. Your struggle was not vain my friend as this video was a great source of knowledge for me. Now I know how to replace my broken air vents properly!
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I watched this video in hopes of finding out how to remove the dash pad and trim. I probably would have been cussing up a storm trying to get those vents out if I hadn't come across this video. LOL Thanks for the post. Maybe you should change the name to dash pad, trim and cluster removal.
That's fantastic help! Great video. Nice narration with tips and hacks. Wonderful!
Thank you very much for making the video, great detail/instructions saved me alot of time. I hope you got your cluster lense resolved by now.
its a 7mm .. not 9/32. Also there is a third screw when removing the wood trim. It is a vertical screw right above the the left middle vent. The two pieces of trim are interlocked as well.
You have a lot of patience Sir! Great video
Excellent tip for removing the vents . I trayed to use two screw drivers and as you said didn't work thanks 👍😃
Thank you dude your a big help
This is great! Very detailed and informative. Nice DeVille.
Thanks for sharing the knowledge..
Good work thanks for sharing
awesome thanks for makin the video even tho u got wrong part... i got a 2000 DHS and the pad is lifting up from heat and i want to fix it...THX
Awesome! Very detailed and informative! Love the extra wood grain trim you have around your radio.
If you ahve a fully working analog cluster, just swap out the whole thing. They are interchangeable .. and the analog cluster looks sooo much better.
After watching the video I came to the comments to post this also, good catch. I did the digital to analog swap on my 2000 Deville a couple of years ago, love it!
What did you do about the mileage?
Great job! Thanks.
Oh. Better to disarm the SIR system. #8 fuse under the seat. Also, the yellow connector under the passenger's side. Pull the kick panel.
Thank you 💯
Yes you helped a lot
Thanks for sharing 👍
you should make more videos. good stuff.
Great information! EBay used parts (🤔🔬)
Needle nose pliers and one of the verticals close to the center.
Nice !
I tried and failed (broke one) to get the vents out of my 04 Deville a decade ago, and now I can't remember why I wanted to. I liked most of the interior better than the '08 DTS that replaced it. The DHS has real wood (encased in plastic), it's a shame to add fake stuff, but we guys like to mark our cars. At least it smells better than peeing on it.
I have a crack half that size in my devill. My whole dasbord is dropped 1.5 inches. How to this this. Any one else dealt with that.
Oh I LOVE MY CADDI. 2001 80K MILES. GOT IT FOR ALMOST NOTHING. IT
BELONGED TO SIS IN LAW MOM. ONLY ISSUE? My inst. Cluster is loose and now slight curling of dash panel between. Any help???
Peace-out 1🌎💕
All that is not necessary to remove the instrument cluster. Dash pad can stay in. Simply lift Pad and remove screws to the left and right of cluster .Trim bezel well then slide out enough to remove screw on top of right vent. You can take a screwdriver and pop right hand bezel out completely. It is an eight minute job.
I have done this job before, only the hard way and from what I remember yes your way should work. To lift the dash pad up can you leave the three 10mm bolts under the defroster grill still in? I have to take my cluster out again and would much rather do it your way than the way I am used to.
Could ya show a video of your way to ? Thanks
@@jamesorozco1243 My way is like this video, but Paul's way seems like a piece of cake and a lot easier than this video to remove the instrument cluster.
U wanna sell the silly grill.
Use a butter knife it works well