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 Even though it is a 9mm nut,...  Even though it is a 9mm nut, if you don't have a 9mm wrench, you can pinch-hit with a 3/8-inch boxed or open wrench. If you have a wrench with an offset head, such as the one shown, that's even better. The nut only needs to be loosened, as the dash hole is slotted. The other two nuts can be easily removed with a 9mm socket.  Once the pad was removed,...  Once the pad was removed, we found that the vinyl had separated from the metal frame. It was easily fixed with some patience.  Using a sparing amount of...  Using a sparing amount of black weatherstrip adhesive, we applied a bead under the edge of the vinyl, and then taped the vinyl back into place and let the pad sit for several hours.  Since we were installing a...  Since we were installing a new pad, the inner 9mm nut was transferred to the new pad. Installing the nut first prevents possibly losing it in the dash while working in tight quarters.  Insert the driver-side end...  Insert the driver-side end of the pad into the slotted opening first, and then line up the two remaining mounting studs with their holes. Evenly tighten the three nuts and support the pad while tightening to prevent it from hanging crooked once it has been tightened.  Snap the vent surround and...  Snap the vent surround and A/C vents back into place, connect and reinstall the airbag auxiliary power supply module, and then reconnect the glovebox light before pushing the glovebox back into place.  A close-up of our new pad...  A close-up of our new pad shows no problems interfering with the glovebox door or any separation whatsoever. The Modern Mach simply looks dashing now (sorry, I couldn't help myself).
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