Dashboard Replacement 2013 GMT900 Yukon/Tahoe

[Geotrash]

but at what point this was a manufacturing defect out of the factory?

It doesn't matter. The factory warranty has long since lapsed.

 

[bfields3]

@t_bergman Thanks for the great write up! I’m planning to tackle the dashskin removal and oem dash replacement as well. Can you please provide your thoughts/advice on how to remove the dashskin from the old cracked dash?

 

[t_bergman]

Thanks for the great write up! I’m planning to tackle the dashskin removal and oem dash replacement as well. Can you please provide your thoughts/advice on how to remove the dashskin from the old cracked dash?

Resurfacing this thread to provide an update, everything is holding well with the new part number and it has about 3k miles on it.

From a removal standpoint, get a cheap trim tool set to pry with. It's going to scratch the tools but it should be the best way to remove the dash skin cover.

 

[SpyShops212]

I changed my 2008 Escalade with the 2012 platinum ebony top.

 

[jared999]

That's a great write up and I second the use of plastic trim tools. they go a long way.

For those interested, the process puts you about 1/3 - 1/2 of the way to pulling out your dash to remove the hvac box and replace your bad actuators / heater core etc. I also used +20 zip lock bags and labeled them so I would not lose screws.

 

[mikez71]

For those interested, the process puts you about 1/3 - 1/2 of the way to pulling out your dash to remove the hvac box and replace your bad actuators / heater core etc.

Something to look forward to!

Definitely an AWESOME writeup! Saved me much frustration, broken plastic pieces, and time I'm sure! Thank you @t_bergman!

Jared999, if there are any tricky parts about HVAC removal, please let us know!