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How to Repair a Crack in a Car Dashboard?

Model: (Various brands) Various
Part: Dashboard

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It is quite unlikely, but in some cases, the structure of a vehicle's dashboard, especially if parked outside for years and never kept in a garage, can develop cracks as well as discolouration. A tutorial video like the one presented here offers an idea to remedy this issue, which involves melting the plastic of the dashboard at the damaged point with a soldering iron to cover the damage, and then covering the entire surface with a fabric of your choice, in this case, faux velvet.


Posted on 5 July 2026 by ScegliAuto


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How to Remove the Rear Seat of a Hyundai Tucson?

To remove the rear seat of a Hyundai Tucson, follow these steps. Start by moving the front seats to their most forward position to gain space. Next, locate the release lever on the underside of the rear seat, near the floor. Press this lever down while pulling the seat upwards to unlock it from the anchor pins. Once unlocked, tilt the seat upwards and forwards to remove it from its position. Repeat this process for both sides of the rear seat. Be careful of any electrical cables or components that may be connected to the seat during removal. Once the rear seat is removed, the disassembly is complete.

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