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Tech article I used when removing my dash it is VERY informative. It also gives you info on how to put it all back together!

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[Harvey]

Thanks, Scott.



Harvey

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[Anchorman]

I'd saved that DIY a long time ago, primarily because I'd seen photos of Eric Sandoval's car in the process of dash removal and replacement - impressive (and scary), to say the least. Now I'm in possession of a dash that I'm going to replace mine with sometime this summer. Many gulps, few beers, digital photos, and a weekend is what I'm planning for.

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[SANDOVAL]

I found this to be a very easy project. Just keep track of the screws. all of the wiring connectors are almost perfectly cut for the exact location so confusing these should not be a concern. Also make sure you have your shop van lots of cleaning will be needed after you pull the dash. This is a project that can be done on a Saturday start to finish. I would not be affraid of this project.

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[Anchorman]

Very easy? OK - you've gotten me stoked. I WILL NOT BE AFRAID of this project (gulp!). Seriously, I realize that it's not camshafts or the like, just careful disassembly and reassembly. It's more the unknown "gotchas" that concern me.

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[josephsc]

I recently did this three times in one long day (but for a 944) -- I was swapping dashes across two cars -- it's not bad at all. I managed to do it w/o having any airbag problems (the fact that I had the battery disconnected overnight might have helped). A couple of pointers that helped me out:

* print out an extra copy of the directions and tape every single screw you pull out directly onto the page with the instructions with clear packing tape. You'll be pulling out many screws and it'll be hard to keep track otherwise

* be very gentle with the heater control trim and the "above glovebox" trim -- they are very thin and fragile. (I found out the hard way....)

* make sure there is no gap between the dash and the windshield -- otherwise, your steering wheel stick out slightly making all controls on the steering column inoperable and you have do the whole process one more time (hence, my third time in a day)....

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[Larry Currie]

Thanks! I have plans to change mine in 2006.

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[Anchorman]

Helpful tips, Josephsc - thanks.

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[prj24149]

I am planning to replace my badly cracked dash in a week or so. I have read the R&I instructions and the only thing I'm not sure of is the A-pillar trim. Can anyone tell me what this is?

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[flash]

the "a pillar" is the structural body member that is the "vertical" section at the perimeter of the windshield - i believe the trim would be the plastic cap that fits over it

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[prj24149]

Thanks Flash,

I hope to meet you someday.

Ralph Moore had some great stories while we had dinner at our last P club meeting.

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[flash]

no worries - i also hope to meet



ralph's great - i wish we had more time while he was here

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[rxter]

Does a 944 dash fit in the 968? THere are a lot more 44s in the salvage yards and the interiors look identical to the uninformed eye.

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[Larry Currie]

[quote name='rxter' post='49912' date='Mar 28 2008, 10:59 AM']Does a 944 dash fit in the 968? THere are a lot more 44s in the salvage yards and the interiors look identical to the uninformed eye.[/quote]

Don't think they have the airbag.

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