Topic: Trying to replace cracked dash pad

[dirtybird]

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]

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

[dirtybird [OP]]

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]

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]

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....

[Sparkplug]

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?

[BUDDERS]

Yep, the vents are a PIA!

[dirtybird [OP]]

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