Removing a Dash???

[Grizzly]

Has anyone removed a dash from an FD???

It would be good if theres a write up out there or pics as its a job that i\'m having to do soon.

Cheers
Chris

[G@NDY]

I should be helping a mate remove his dash on sunday and i think he is using this as a reference, hope it helps :Thumbs-up
http://www.rotorhead.ca/topic.php?fldr=howto&cntnt=dashremoval_1

[Grizzly]

I\'ve done a few T2 dashes but i\'m led to belive the Fd is alot easyer to do than the Older cars?

I guess i\'ll find out soon

[dj_dee99]

I\'m planning on getting mine out too (THE DASH!!!!). Wanna get busy with the spray cans over the bank holiday.

[RobbieRX-7]

Do you wanna remove the whole dash or just the plastic bits that folks paint? If you want to remove the complete dash it is not too hard.

Remove the vent trims at both ends of the dash where it meets the doors, Remove little square that sits on top of the dash by the center speaker, Remove steering wheel and steering column cowls,  lower the steering column as low as poss( 2 bolts at the top, 1 at the bottom..you might get away with leaving the steering wheel on but mine is a momo so it comes off easy anyway), remove complete center console, remove gear stick(3x 10mm bolts), remove both A pillar trims,remove drivers knee pad thing,remove pass side knee pad thing, unplug  conectors by ecu, unplug connector that goes to  fuse box, get someone to help and pull the dash towards you and unplug the final connector behind the dash.

No need to remove clocks or heater controls. Most plastic trim just pulls away..be careful and dont yank em off. You will see the bolts behind various trim you have removed. Be carefull if the dash dont come out clean..you might have forgot to unplug a connector. You really need someone to help cus it can be awkward,quite heavy and painfull on your lap when your trying to unplug a connector you cant reach..ooh the memorys come flooding back hehe.

[Grizzly]

Yeh, Its going to be the lot. The dash has been damaged in the center next to the top vent so it going to get replaced.

Cheers for that robbie.

[G@NDY]

Just looked at that link, didnt realise it was for an fc :rolleyes: . I will check the net again, as i know that my mate has found something and is working to some pictures he found on a website.

[JapSceneUK.co.uk]

Chris...sorry totally forgot about this...if yous till require a dash let me know.

Ta

Gordon

[Grizzly]

Pm\'d you.

[gmogle]

how did you get on with this Grizzly ?

[Grizzly]

Got side tracked so have not had chance yet

Or should i say, Putting it off as i don\'t fancy it