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Radio/AC Bezel replacement

Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2025 3:51 pm
by jdnorton72
Hi, I have a 2003 vibe with all of the round buttons that's broken. I see a significant price difference between one with the buttons and one without. How hard are they to snap out and in to the new bezel? Last thing I want to do is break the new one. I know these things can be pretty fragile. Thanks!

Re: Radio/AC Bezel replacement

Posted: Sun Mar 30, 2025 6:49 am
by ColonelPanic
It's been a while but I don't recall it being too difficult. That said, you are correct that the plastic is fragile. The tabs on the switches are 3000% stiffer than the thin plastic on the bezel they snap into. Can be a bit of a pain to push in to release.
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Just be careful and avoid excessive force. Probably wise to bring the bezels indoors to transplant switches if it's cold out.