Sorry, that last post was just too long. Anyway, moving along to your other questions. To take off the control panel, you need to unscrew the two screws that hold it to the dashboard first. Reach through the steering wheel and feel around the top of the plastic piece. There are 2 phillips head screws in those holes. It's a major pain in the @$$, but it's necessary. Next, pop out the "Contour" or "Mystique" dash badge (or clock) with a screwdriver, being careful not to scratch it. Behind that are 2 screws that you need to take out. Next, pop out the defroster switch the same way and unscrew the last screw, Now just pull it out of the dash, unplug the wires and voila! Paint away. I have to go look at my car to see how to do the climate control/stereo moulding, and I'll post that later. The vents will all pop out of the moulding with a little provoking and care.
2000 Contour Se Zetec 2.0L No go mods yet, but a couple of show mods -Pilot HyperWhite Fog lights -Blue courtesy/dome lights -Reverse Indiglo Gagues from www.procarparts.com -Headlight/Climate control knobs, vents, glove box handle, and "Contour" dash badge painted in Silver Frost to match exterior -Ventguards -20% tints -Aiwa CDC-X317 CD player 45 watt per channel piping through stock (ick) speakers -Knauberized. -coming soon: Amplifier/bazooka bass tube (too lazy to put them in), Arctic blue headlights.
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