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Old Feb 13, 2013 | 05:34 PM
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Dashboard removal

Any idea how to take off the dashboard itself?
I know how to remove everything up to the speedo (like in the video), but how to remove the dashboard?
 
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Old Feb 16, 2013 | 06:20 PM
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Originally Posted by BXR
Any idea how to take off the dashboard itself?
I know how to remove everything up to the speedo (like in the video), but how to remove the dashboard?
You have to remove the hidden glovebox, the release for the regular flip-down glove box, both A-pillar interior trim pieces, both outer vents, i think that's it.

They're all T20's. Once you have all that out of the way, there's 2 T30's that are near the passenger side airbag. Dash pad should come out after.

Best of luck to you!
 
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Old Jan 7, 2016 | 02:44 PM
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Thanks.
Do I need to disconnect the air bags before taking the dash out?
 
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Old Jan 7, 2016 | 07:17 PM
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The airbag is attached to the dash pad. You will need to disconnect the wire connection to fully remove the dash. Just don't touch the key/ignition while the airbag is disconnected and you should be okay. Or just disconnect the battery to be safe.

This photo may help to show what all needs to be removed

 
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Old Feb 14, 2016 | 06:00 PM
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Thanks
Helped a lot.
Just finished 'dynamiting' the dash.
One thing is I broke the white holder of the yellow plug under the driver's seat.
Should I replace it?
 
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Old Feb 17, 2016 | 08:08 PM
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Originally Posted by JackMac
The airbag is attached to the dash pad. You will need to disconnect the wire connection to fully remove the dash. Just don't touch the key/ignition while the airbag is disconnected and you should be okay. Or just disconnect the battery to be safe.
Well... I did it by mistake and had to use INPA to reset it.
I read somewhere that it is written in the CAS as an 'accident' (probably not I hope)?
 
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Old Apr 9, 2016 | 06:33 AM
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Wow, thank you for your help!!!
Finished dynamating the whole car (and plastics).
It makes a huge different, I highly recommend it!
Attached is a pic of the dash dynamatted.

I will add dynaliner as I close it up.
 
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