Removel Of Instrument Panel From Dash?
03-13-2004, 05:34 PM
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I went through the common sites for how too's but i didnt really find what i am looking for. I know most men are not supposed to read instructions and just go straight at the work at hand. But i on the other hand am a dumb ***.....no i just like to do things properly and dont like breaking tabs, soooooo...............
I need a how to on getting my instrument cluster out. So far i have just take the steering wheel hub/shroud off and pull on the hood, but that doesnt seem right to me. Dont I have to take the A/C surround apart first?
Shawn
I need a how to on getting my instrument cluster out. So far i have just take the steering wheel hub/shroud off and pull on the hood, but that doesnt seem right to me. Dont I have to take the A/C surround apart first?
Shawn
03-14-2004, 03:07 PM
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You need to remove the steering column shrouds. There is one screw on teh left side where the vent is, under that panel. You need to remove the AC panel, that hides ones screw that is to the left. Then disconnect six connectors. Then tug it firmly straight back. It is clipped in with three slide in connectors toward the front of the cluster. Its really pretty easy once you are familiar with the position of all teh connectors.
03-14-2004, 03:14 PM
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AHHHHH so you do have to remove the A/C pannel. In turn means that you have to also take out the center consol cause the two are attached at the radio.
So when removing the A/C section will all the ***** and dials just come out with it?
So when removing the A/C section will all the ***** and dials just come out with it?
03-14-2004, 03:20 PM
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Just start pulling the trim pieces - the ones that you'll need out of the way are the steering column surround, the dash door vent (where it goes to the door) and the dash under trim.
All the scres for the hood will be exposed at that point, then it's just a matter of grasping the hood at the 10 and 2 o'clock position, and pulling firmly straight back. It'll offer some resistance, but it should come out.
All the scres for the hood will be exposed at that point, then it's just a matter of grasping the hood at the 10 and 2 o'clock position, and pulling firmly straight back. It'll offer some resistance, but it should come out.