[jac1976]

Originally Posted by alexandervdr

I really want to make sure that what I take off does not get damaged, even if I don't need it anymore. The black front foam frame on the dash is one of those items that cost a fortune. The center one alone is quoted 420€ here in Europe. Using the same thin flexible putty knife as for the glovebox, I could detach it quite easily. But I could not remove it cause the seatbelt/brake alarm assembly was holding it against the frame. In another thread I learned how to solve that. First take the clock dial out, then the electric harness to the seatbelt alarm assembly can be unplugged. Pushing from the back, the assembly comes out with the foam frame. To separate the two, 4 small plastic clips moulded in the plastic chassis need to be depressed to unlock everything.

I am convinced Porsche designers/builders intended for these things to take time and reasoning to disassemble. As much as it is maddening at times, it can be an enjoyable puzzle. That is, of course, unless you break something. The fact that dash parts like this have remained intact for 30, 40, 50 years on, is a testament to the over engineering that went into them.
Enjoying your progress and talent.