Dash Removal

The dashboard is an integral part of the car when it comes to the operation of the car, so this piece is also the nerve center. Most of the wiring harness, the cables that make all the lights and electronics work, is connected to the dashboard to make it easier for the driver to control what is going on. Because of all of these wires being connected here it is quite a task getting the dash out of the car.

The first step in getting the dash out of the car was taking out all of the screws and bolts that were holding it in. There were some on the side of the dash, some under it, and some inside of it. All of these screws and bolts were very difficult to locate and to remove. Even after removing all of the screws, we had to disconnect all of the wires and cables. Some were connected to the steering wheel, some to the radio, some to the controls on the dash itself. After finally removing all of these wires and cables, there was one step left. We had to remove the air conditioning parts. That was much simpler than the other steps, but it still took some time. After a lot of thinking and doing, we finally got the dash out.

Dash in the car.

Without the dash.