Help replacing heater/vent controls

[perucho]

I replaced the white speedo gauge cluster for an orange tach/speedo cluster. Now I want to replace the heater/vent controls to match. When I removed the controls from the donor car it was a pain in the $$@. Has anyone done this withoiut trying to smash the dash afterwards? Is there an easy way to do it? At least, what is the right way to do it? Thanks!

[festivaWES]

The dash cover can be removed in a hour or so.

[perucho]

So you need to remove the whole dash to replace the vent/heater controls that are above the radio?

[deathegg]

I believe that you can remove the faceplate with the white lettering, and replace it with the Orange one. Easier than replacing the entire unit. I think it's glued on, and you have to gently peel it off, then just re-glue the new one in a few places so it stays put. Then put the fan and slider control knobs back on, and it's done.

[perucho]

^ I like that idea. Let me see if I can peel it off without messing it up.