jsut as the title states. ive searched. and to no avail i couldnt find anything. not even a how to. the how to in the FAQ does not work anymore. so about how long with all the proper tools does it take to get the dash outta a cav.
I got one out today in about an hour and a half. Including removing steering wheel heater controlls and air bags. I had never done it before. So for someone who knew more what they were doing it would have been quicker I am sure.
The FAQ works fine for removing the dash pad and bezel, just can't see the pictures for the time being. The descriptions are pretty good. The only screws that are hidden really are the ones under the end caps of the dash. A couple on top of the glove box and the two under the center defrost vent.
i want to take the lower dash out tho. the top i can have off in leterally 30 seconds
I've never attempted to take mine out. I know it's a lot of work. Ethan's hour and a half seems reasonable, though I'd give yourself a couple hours just to ensure you're not rushed and tugging on things when you should be looking for screws.
What are you planning on doing?
hehe. its jsut a junkyard dash. i need the wiring harness for the whole dash. mine fried. go to the electrical forum for that news.
In that case 5 minutes with a hammer!!!.
hehe i wish. i have to be SOMEWHAT nice to it. lol. anybody know how hard it is to take the steering wheel off without a puller?
I saw this thread from the home page and I knew it was you, lol.
Dude, dont you have an auto-zone?? They rent pullers out. Or you might check and see, I bet the junkyard has one you could use.
I can't imagine all the soldering you're gonna have to do, lol, that sucks.
Hey, get good at it for when I pull my dash to redo my alarm wiring
-Seth
heh im geting a puller tomorrow. 1 hour 20 minutes WITH the wheel on. i just have to get the puller and it will be out and off. and i can see exactly what all the damage will be. i might just have to replace the gauge cluster harnes. hopefully at least.
Ive taken my steering wheel 3 times already without a puller........ I used a hammer
yes I know it clearly says "DO NOT USE A HAMMER"
but it still didnt cause any damage...
from start to finish, the first time i pulled mine out took me about 45 minutes or so. just follow the dash all the way around. bolts are pretty easy to find. after a few times, i can prolly get it out in 20 mins or so. i honestly have more trouble puting it back in than taking it out, lol
NICE. YEAH. I HAD THE DASH OFF IN LIKE 20 MINUTES BUT ITS THE WIRING THATS TAKING SOME TIME. IM JUST GOING TO SPLICE IN THE PIECE OF HARNESS THAT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED SINCE I CANT FIND THE RIGHT YEAR CAR AROUND ME WITH EVER OPTION THE SAME. I WENT TO THE YARD AND PIKED UP A HARNESS FOR 40 BUCKS TODAY. TOOK ABOUT AN HOUR AND 15 MINUTES TO PULL THE DASH AND HARNESS. THANKS FOR THE HELP GUYS. AND I DID GET A STEERING WHEEL PULLER
PS- CAPS ARE ON CAUSE IM AT WORK. THANX AGAIN.
Pulled mine in 1H45M/2H but I was taking my time after,I put it back in I had 2 bolts left.
I always manage to extra bolts when I put anything back together...lol
