How do I remove the key switch panel?

Ronman · 09-24-2009, 05:12 PM

I've tried searching with no luck. Trying to install a dash cover but cant remove the key panel, and lost my instructions. Are those rivets at the bottom corners? Dont wanna break anything. 2000 TXT

CartToad · 09-24-2009, 05:35 PM

yes they are rivets and theres a couple little tabs on it that slide into the dash

gornoman · 09-24-2009, 06:27 PM

If the rivets are still factory plastic you can push the centers through and release the panel. If they are metal, drill them out carefully with a 3/8's bit.

tonyton · 09-24-2009, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gornoman

If the rivets are still factory plastic you can push the centers through and release the panel. If they are metal, drill them out carefully with a 3/8's bit.

Is 3/8 a size I don't know about or is that a typo?? They are pretty small...maybe a 1/8" bit?

gornoman · 09-24-2009, 08:27 PM

3/8 is correct. The idea is to drill away the center of the outer ring of the rivet. The outer ring is what pulls the layers together tightly. Eliminate this ability and the rivet fails to do it's job and the layers separate. Use too small of a bit and you will just drill out the center core, leaving a still working rivet behind.

SpoiledRotten · 09-25-2009, 01:31 PM

Gornoman is correct. I saw that yesterday when removing the front panel on my cart. I drilled it like a "POP RIVET", then yes the 1/8 would be correct, but if it's the type that I have on my cart, it's 3 prongs that spread on the back side of the rivet, and needs to be one like Gornoman said. You don't drill all the way through like you would a pop rivet.

Ronman · 09-25-2009, 01:37 PM

They pushed right out. Now I have to paint the plate cause it looks like hell on that new dash. One thing leads to another. Can I reuse those rivets. I was able to get them on with some convincing, but will they hold?

SpoiledRotten · 09-25-2009, 02:26 PM

Don't forget the pics!

master66 · 09-25-2009, 03:53 PM

Just a little mor info on rivets guys, I have found that a stepped drill bit "like a Unibit" works awsome for removing rivets because it doesn't grab like a drill bit and spin the rivet. Just a heads up for further use.

gornoman · 09-25-2009, 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by master66

Just a little mor info on rivets guys, I have found that a stepped drill bit "like a Unibit" works awsome for removing rivets because it doesn't grab like a drill bit and spin the rivet. Just a heads up for further use.

I have always wanted to purchase one of those, M66. What is a good brand name and what should I expect to pay for one?

09-24-2009, 05:12 PM	#1
Ronman Getting Wild Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 145	How do I remove the key switch panel? I've tried searching with no luck. Trying to install a dash cover but cant remove the key panel, and lost my instructions. Are those rivets at the bottom corners? Dont wanna break anything. 2000 TXT
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09-24-2009, 05:35 PM	#2
CartToad Not Yet Wild Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 5	Re: How do I remove the key switch panel? yes they are rivets and theres a couple little tabs on it that slide into the dash

09-24-2009, 06:27 PM	#3
gornoman Stay thirsty my friends! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Suburban Chicago Posts: 24,289	Re: How do I remove the key switch panel? If the rivets are still factory plastic you can push the centers through and release the panel. If they are metal, drill them out carefully with a 3/8's bit.

09-24-2009, 08:27 PM	#5
gornoman Stay thirsty my friends! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Suburban Chicago Posts: 24,289	Re: How do I remove the key switch panel? 3/8 is correct. The idea is to drill away the center of the outer ring of the rivet. The outer ring is what pulls the layers together tightly. Eliminate this ability and the rivet fails to do it's job and the layers separate. Use too small of a bit and you will just drill out the center core, leaving a still working rivet behind.

09-25-2009, 01:31 PM	#6
SpoiledRotten Conservatively Wild Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Below the Mason Dixon Posts: 3,610	Re: How do I remove the key switch panel? Gornoman is correct. I saw that yesterday when removing the front panel on my cart. I drilled it like a "POP RIVET", then yes the 1/8 would be correct, but if it's the type that I have on my cart, it's 3 prongs that spread on the back side of the rivet, and needs to be one like Gornoman said. You don't drill all the way through like you would a pop rivet.

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09-25-2009, 01:37 PM	#7
Ronman Getting Wild Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 145	Re: How do I remove the key switch panel? They pushed right out. Now I have to paint the plate cause it looks like hell on that new dash. One thing leads to another. Can I reuse those rivets. I was able to get them on with some convincing, but will they hold?
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09-25-2009, 02:26 PM	#8
SpoiledRotten Conservatively Wild Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Below the Mason Dixon Posts: 3,610	Re: How do I remove the key switch panel? Don't forget the pics!

09-25-2009, 03:53 PM	#9
master66 Gone Wild Join Date: May 2009 Location: Marysville Wa Posts: 698	Re: How do I remove the key switch panel? Just a little mor info on rivets guys, I have found that a stepped drill bit "like a Unibit" works awsome for removing rivets because it doesn't grab like a drill bit and spin the rivet. Just a heads up for further use.

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