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11-23-2006, 02:18 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Spokane , Wash.
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Dash pad swap .
Is there a Faq tech on swapping the dash pad ? I didn't see one , it's been years since i last swapped one and i'm thinking it wasn't too much fun . Especially with a/c , etc. Someone point me in the right direction .
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11-23-2006, 02:33 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Fort Worth
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Re: Dash pad swap .
Did u remove the old one? If not, start by removing the front screws, I would take out the the instrument panel 1st, u will need to anyway. Then get all the nuts off the bolts, they are in the dash, so u will need to go through the defrost vests or up fron the underside, the easiest ones are in the glove box, after u take out the glove box that is
6 or 7 total. Then just replace with the new one and rebolt and screw it in, then replace the panel and the vents and glove box. Took me about 45-60 minutes to remove, with no guidance.
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11-23-2006, 02:36 PM
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its all about the +6 inches
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Hilliard Ohio
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Re: Dash pad swap .
the center nuts, overr the center A/C vent is a real PITA.
Honestly. I only install the outer 2 nuts (3/8 socket IIRC) and the screws on the outside. |
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11-23-2006, 07:40 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: Greensboro N.C.
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Re: Dash pad swap .
A quarter in drive socket set helped me a lot.I did remove the glovebox and loosened the dash cluster to tilt it forward out of the way.If you haven't replaced A/C and heater defroster hoses this is the time to do it since it will be easier to do the dash pad with them out of the way.
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11-23-2006, 07:57 PM
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Location: Franconia,N.H.
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Re: Dash pad swap .
most of the time the factory didn't even install the center nut and you will want to replace the pad before you replace the ducting because it will be a b*tch to do with them in
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