Installing dash face vinyl, 914 rubber late model Options

[80cap]

Do you need to drop the steering wheel to fit the metal backing plate onto to the dash?
I want to instal the vinyl to the backing plate then using double sided 3m tape attach the plate to the main dash. Also the kit doesn't include a plate for the glove box door.
I assume it doesn't need it.
Thanks Brian

[Darren C]

If you are asking about the basket weave panel......YES the Steering column needs to be removed to do the job properly.

The metal backing panel is linked together across the top of the steering column so you cant get it off without removing the column or dare I say cutting it in two (which is NOT a long term good idea for the sake of another 15 minutes to take out the column two bolts and one universal joint bolt, especially as you'll have spent a good time taking out all the switches, knee roll, heater controls, cigarette lighter and radio!)
You also ideally need to take the glovebox door off to do a good job recovering it, especially the return fold over.