I just got a coverlay a few weeks ago, and it just plain doesnt fit around the glove compartment, period. Odesnt fit that well anywhere, actually. Itll sit on the dash without adhesive if placed right, but will have high and low spots. So even if you get it off, I wouldnt count on having it 100% perfect.

Probably your best bet is heat to not only get the adhesive off, but to 'train' sertain areas to go out or in a bit to better fit.

JMH

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