Trying to replace cracked dash pad

Started by dirtybird, August 29, 2011, 12:41:24 AM

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dirtybird

August 29, 2011, 12:41:24 AM
I'm trying to take the dash pad off the passenger side to replace with a good one also inclinometer. Any clues or help would be appreciated

jimbo74

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August 29, 2011, 01:00:41 AM
its all one integrated piece with the dash itself, it unbolts start by removing the glovebox and instrument cluster and trim, from there, you will be able to access the bolts holding the dash on
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dirtybird

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August 29, 2011, 02:32:01 AM
Thanks so much!! The piece I bought is just the right side? I thought it butts up against or under gauge cluster panel. Or at least that's all I'm going to replace! I will give it a shot

JayB

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February 29, 2012, 02:32:26 PM
Quote from: jimbo74 on August 29, 2011, 01:00:41 AM
its all one integrated piece with the dash itself, it unbolts start by removing the glovebox and instrument cluster and trim, from there, you will be able to access the bolts holding the dash on

Worht its weight in gold, good info. I am about to start the same.

BUDDERS

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February 29, 2012, 05:11:49 PM
The right side dash pad of a 2nd gen has some hidden nuts:

The first one is behind the right side air register - you have to remove the register with a stiff putty knife.  It's not easy, but you must push down some clips on the top and bottom of the register that you can't see.  Once you get the register out, you will see the nut you need to remove. 

The second nut is up under the center of the dash - up by the windsheild.  You must remove the glove box and air duct behind it and look straight up from the floor to see it.  A long 3/8" extension really helps with getting this one off....
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February 29, 2012, 05:20:47 PM Last Edit: March 04, 2012, 08:36:40 PM by OOPS
Quote from: BUDDERS on February 29, 2012, 05:11:49 PM
The right side dash pad of a 2nd gen has some hidden nuts:

The first one is behind the right side air register - you have to remove the register with a stiff putty knife.  It's not easy, but you must push down some clips on the top and bottom of the register that you can't see.  Once you get the register out, you will see the nut you need to remove.  

The second nut is up under the center of the dash - up by the windsheild.  You must remove the glove box and air duct behind it and look straight up from the floor to see it.  A long 3/8" extension really helps with getting this one off....

those vents are hard to get off huh?
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BUDDERS

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March 01, 2012, 08:51:07 PM
Yep, the vents are a PIA!
"A friend will help you move.  A real friend will help you move a body."

"They call it PMS because Mad Cow Disease was already taken"

"Hopefully, if I crap in a gopher hole, one doesn't try and nibble at my taint"  - my freind Fat Tony

"I once read somewhere that drinking causes violence, so I quit reading"

dirtybird

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April 26, 2012, 08:17:28 PM
WOW!!!!!! son of a!!! that was a pain but well worth it. wish i would have check or changed the altimeter light bulbs though!!!!! my luck there out
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