98-02 F-body Dash swap
10-06-2011, 10:18 PM
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98-02 F-body Dash swap Hello
Im trying to remove the entire dash out of my wrecked 01 WS6 TA.
Anyone know how to begin or some basic instructions on how to do so?
I don't want to damage anything because I'm putting it in another TA.
Im trying to remove the entire dash out of my wrecked 01 WS6 TA.
Anyone know how to begin or some basic instructions on how to do so?
I don't want to damage anything because I'm putting it in another TA.
10-06-2011, 11:09 PM
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2 bad i cant help man... never done something like this before, but i guess you have to start taking the center console out, steering column, and start screwing all the bolts..
i hope some else can give you details on this..
welcome to the forum!
i hope some else can give you details on this..
welcome to the forum!
10-06-2011, 11:32 PM
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5 bumps in an hour? In the late evening? C'mon man, seriously, have some patience and give it a little time 
The center console should come out first. Take off the A pillar covers, then remove the dash pad. Take off the kick panels on both driver and passenger sides, probably remove the glove box door as well. Remove the steering wheel. Remove all the stuff from the center stack (radio, climate controls, etc) and remove the gauge cluster.
Other than that, I'm not sure, but look around for bolts and such. Once you have all that other stuff off I would think it should start becoming fairly apparent how things come apart. I do know along the top under the dash pad there are a number of bolts, and along the bottom there are bolts on brackets as well. I had to loosen those on my car to get my dash adjusted back where it belonged (it had sagged somehow).
Go slow, take it easy, and don't force anything.
The center console should come out first. Take off the A pillar covers, then remove the dash pad. Take off the kick panels on both driver and passenger sides, probably remove the glove box door as well. Remove the steering wheel. Remove all the stuff from the center stack (radio, climate controls, etc) and remove the gauge cluster.
Other than that, I'm not sure, but look around for bolts and such. Once you have all that other stuff off I would think it should start becoming fairly apparent how things come apart. I do know along the top under the dash pad there are a number of bolts, and along the bottom there are bolts on brackets as well. I had to loosen those on my car to get my dash adjusted back where it belonged (it had sagged somehow).
Go slow, take it easy, and don't force anything.
10-07-2011, 12:54 AM
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you should hit up 96famaro...he & his bro do this all the time.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/member.php?u=144223
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10-07-2011, 03:13 AM
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5 bumps in an hour? In the late evening? C'mon man, seriously, have some patience and give it a little time
The center console should come out first. Take off the A pillar covers, then remove the dash pad. Take off the kick panels on both driver and passenger sides, probably remove the glove box door as well. Remove the steering wheel. Remove all the stuff from the center stack (radio, climate controls, etc) and remove the gauge cluster.
Other than that, I'm not sure, but look around for bolts and such. Once you have all that other stuff off I would think it should start becoming fairly apparent how things come apart. I do know along the top under the dash pad there are a number of bolts, and along the bottom there are bolts on brackets as well. I had to loosen those on my car to get my dash adjusted back where it belonged (it had sagged somehow).
Go slow, take it easy, and don't force anything.
The center console should come out first. Take off the A pillar covers, then remove the dash pad. Take off the kick panels on both driver and passenger sides, probably remove the glove box door as well. Remove the steering wheel. Remove all the stuff from the center stack (radio, climate controls, etc) and remove the gauge cluster.
Other than that, I'm not sure, but look around for bolts and such. Once you have all that other stuff off I would think it should start becoming fairly apparent how things come apart. I do know along the top under the dash pad there are a number of bolts, and along the bottom there are bolts on brackets as well. I had to loosen those on my car to get my dash adjusted back where it belonged (it had sagged somehow).
Go slow, take it easy, and don't force anything.
10-07-2011, 11:15 AM
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Jus take your time and pay attention. Its not that difficult at all, but it is a process. Good tip to avoid breaking anything, if you get to point where you feel like your having to force movement in the dash, youve likely missed a screw. With all the screws out, it doesnt require alot of force at all to take out.
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10-07-2011, 07:09 PM
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Theres a complete write up with pictures on this site. The entire job will be a real pain. Look at 5 hours to remove, then you have to remove from the other car then you have to install. My dash is cracked and I still will probably never replace dash. I was at the junk yard and had access to take the dash off a 2000 z28. One screw I could never find to remove dash I had to give up. If I need this job done I will have to pay someone that has experience. Also have to drop the steering column. Good luck, find the thread it might be in the frequently asked question section up top.
10-07-2011, 08:50 PM
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LT4vert is right, these dashes are very fragile, you try and force any thing, your going to break it. I know that from personal experience doing an ebony dash swap in my 93, thus why I am looking for another shell.
Some Tips
Take the seats out of the car, makes working under the dash a lot more comfortable.
There is also a pass key module, it's best to take the radio out, reach in there and unplug it before you take the dash out.
You can leave the steering wheel on, but you'll need to remove two column braces and let it hang down.
On removal and install, it's best to have a friend help you. On install have him or her grab one end and gently orientate the dash over to the ground studs and over the column. On removal have them help you take the dash out, the key is being very gentle and not forcing any thing, you try and man handle it, you'll break it. If you try to place it over by your self and you hit the column, you can easily break the dash that way also.
The heavy end is the air bag end on the passenger side obviously. When you have the dash out, every thing is a complete swap over.
On reinstall leave every thing semi loose till you get all the bolt ins, you may very well have to gently shift the dash around little bit to get every thing to line up.
Chances are you'll knock the tabs around on the car that top dash bolts go in, so you'll need to re-orientate those to your bolt holes.
On an ebony dash, the glove box door will have a key lock, you can swap the latch hardware out pretty easily, my 93 didn't have a key lock on the factory glove box door so I used my original key-less latch.
The HVAC controls come off easy but are some what of a pain to put back on.
Main thing is take your time, don't force any thing and think about what your doing as your doing. Also this is a really good time to swap heater cores or an a/c evap core if the car needs it.
Some Tips
Take the seats out of the car, makes working under the dash a lot more comfortable.
There is also a pass key module, it's best to take the radio out, reach in there and unplug it before you take the dash out.
You can leave the steering wheel on, but you'll need to remove two column braces and let it hang down.
On removal and install, it's best to have a friend help you. On install have him or her grab one end and gently orientate the dash over to the ground studs and over the column. On removal have them help you take the dash out, the key is being very gentle and not forcing any thing, you try and man handle it, you'll break it. If you try to place it over by your self and you hit the column, you can easily break the dash that way also.
The heavy end is the air bag end on the passenger side obviously. When you have the dash out, every thing is a complete swap over.
On reinstall leave every thing semi loose till you get all the bolt ins, you may very well have to gently shift the dash around little bit to get every thing to line up.
Chances are you'll knock the tabs around on the car that top dash bolts go in, so you'll need to re-orientate those to your bolt holes.
On an ebony dash, the glove box door will have a key lock, you can swap the latch hardware out pretty easily, my 93 didn't have a key lock on the factory glove box door so I used my original key-less latch.
The HVAC controls come off easy but are some what of a pain to put back on.
Main thing is take your time, don't force any thing and think about what your doing as your doing. Also this is a really good time to swap heater cores or an a/c evap core if the car needs it.
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11-05-2011, 08:20 PM
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Ended up parting it out, first went the interior (pannels, carpet, leather, headliner) then hatch rear end (lights and junk) driver train ect. Never finished But broke even and profit made. Also made room for my new 02 slp firehawk. RIP ws6
But broke even and profit made. Also made room for my new 02 slp firehawk. RIP ws6 
