How the F$%^ do i do this ... PLEASE HELP !
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From: Aurora , Ill
How the F$%^ do i do this ... PLEASE HELP ! How do i get my dash out ? I had some stereo wires melt and i need to get my dash out to check for further damage ! I think i smoked every stereo wire in the car ! While i'm on the topic , how do i get the door(inside) panels off ?
Please help me,
Dale
Please help me,
Dale
inside panels are easy, screw in the bottom holder thing, srew on the triangle by the window, screw in the handle (inside), look up under it, pop out the window lock switch, it just pops out, and then unscrew the other plastic plate that is connected to it, then one more screw inside of there, then pull up then out. I think those are all the screws. when putting it back in be careful of the hooks, one of mine broke and it doesnt line up perfect, you cant really tell but i notice lol.
as for the dash i have no clue, well that is if you are talking about the whole thing
for the radio part, just pull off that outer plastic that lines the a/c and radio, then the screws are all just right there, like 4 for the radio and 2 for the a/c. then you have access to the behind, but for the whole dash i dont know, i guess i would take off the gauge cluster which has 2 screws under the steering wheel then pops off, well the bezel does, then like 2 screws for the cluster, after that i dont know
hope this helps
as for the dash i have no clue, well that is if you are talking about the whole thing
for the radio part, just pull off that outer plastic that lines the a/c and radio, then the screws are all just right there, like 4 for the radio and 2 for the a/c. then you have access to the behind, but for the whole dash i dont know, i guess i would take off the gauge cluster which has 2 screws under the steering wheel then pops off, well the bezel does, then like 2 screws for the cluster, after that i dont know
hope this helps
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From: LT1 land...the "409" of the 90s!
To get to radio
Remove both covers from under the steering column (top one you have to dis-connect Rear window Defrost switch)
Open Glove box
Remove five screws holding radio plate on.
You are at Radio for removal
Door panels.
Pop Switch Panel out and dis-connect switch's
Remove screws holding cover above handle...One is on comes from under and front
Remove two big screws in handle pocket.
Remove panel on inside of mirror
Pull STRAIGHT UP! Do NOT pull out or you will ruin panel.
It is late and I am tired I may have missed some things but this should help some
Remove both covers from under the steering column (top one you have to dis-connect Rear window Defrost switch)
Open Glove box
Remove five screws holding radio plate on.
You are at Radio for removal
Door panels.
Pop Switch Panel out and dis-connect switch's
Remove screws holding cover above handle...One is on comes from under and front
Remove two big screws in handle pocket.
Remove panel on inside of mirror
Pull STRAIGHT UP! Do NOT pull out or you will ruin panel.
It is late and I am tired I may have missed some things but this should help some
if you really want to take the dash out and not just the radio.
Disconnect the battery.
Remove the E brake handle, shifter **** and console. drop the steering column from the metal brace its attatched to( remove the safety brakt too). Unbolt the steering column from the firewall. Remove A-pillar trim. Remove upper dash piece (the one with the defroster vent). Remove the speedo trim (pull firmly), Remove the speedo cluster, 4 bolts then pull firmly. Remove the stereo HVAC trim panel (pull firmly) unbolt the radio and the HVAC control panel. Remove the vaccume lines from the HVAC control panel. Remove the kick panel trim. Remove the nuts on the ground studs on the passnger and drvr side. Disconnect the wires to the pssngr side airbag, the ABS computer etc. Remove all of the srews along the top of the dash that were under the upper dash panel. Remove the bolt at the bottom of the dash, in the center, behind were the HVAC controls were (it's bolted to the tunnel). Remove the wiring that is clipped to the dash. Then pull dash forward. You may also need to unbolt the vents from the back of the dash.
Should take 2-3 hours.
Disconnect the battery.
Remove the E brake handle, shifter **** and console. drop the steering column from the metal brace its attatched to( remove the safety brakt too). Unbolt the steering column from the firewall. Remove A-pillar trim. Remove upper dash piece (the one with the defroster vent). Remove the speedo trim (pull firmly), Remove the speedo cluster, 4 bolts then pull firmly. Remove the stereo HVAC trim panel (pull firmly) unbolt the radio and the HVAC control panel. Remove the vaccume lines from the HVAC control panel. Remove the kick panel trim. Remove the nuts on the ground studs on the passnger and drvr side. Disconnect the wires to the pssngr side airbag, the ABS computer etc. Remove all of the srews along the top of the dash that were under the upper dash panel. Remove the bolt at the bottom of the dash, in the center, behind were the HVAC controls were (it's bolted to the tunnel). Remove the wiring that is clipped to the dash. Then pull dash forward. You may also need to unbolt the vents from the back of the dash.
Should take 2-3 hours.
