A-Pillar gauge pods are most commonly used in today’s cars, and provide customization optionsto further pimp out your EVO X! It’s actually fairly easy to install and isn’t time-consuming. All that’s required are a set of needle nose pliers and a ratchet wrench with 10 mm socket.
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Disconnect the negative battery terminal using the 10 mm ratchet wrench.
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From the driver’s side, remove the door trim panels. Pull upwards to release clips.
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You’ll need to remove the dash trim panels. To access them, first remove the door weatherstripping. Note: The weatherstripping’s not glued in or anything. Don’t remove it entirely. Pull it out to where it forms a large loop at the corner of the driver’s side door.
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Remove the driver’s side kick panel using two hands, one on the top right corner of it and the other at the bottom left corner, to release the slide and tree push clip, and a push clip/nut.
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On the driver’s side, remove the dash trim by holding onto a tab edge that’s sticking out and pull to release the panel.
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Position both hands ontop of the A-pillar gauge pod while sitting in the driver’s seat and pull towards the passenger’s side of the car.
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Using a set of needle nose pliers, release the heavy plastic strap at the top of the A-pillar by grabbing the black “T” at the end of the heavy plastic strap and twisting it through the slot opening.
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Pull the A-pillar at the top towards the passenger’s side about 3 inch. extra.
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Pull the A-pillar from the bottom and towards you while sitting in the driver’s seat. This will release the A-pillar. As you pull it towards you, pull slightly upwards simultaneously.
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Follow the steps in reverse to install your new A-pillar gauge pod!
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