Dash Pad Removal
 

Is it true that in order to change out the dashpad you have to take out the entire glovebox?

Thanks

pretty much. Insterment panel too onles you have real long skinny arms.

both the glove box and the gauges need to come out. There are little studs sticking out of the back of the dash pad that you need to get to and remove the nuts.
Just like Longhorn Man said, unless you have really skinny arms (and some luck), start removing stuff. In fact, I recommend it, simply because it was a pain in the butt to put it back in there when I had my gauges and glove box out!!!

One bit of advice, not all dash pads are perfect. Make sure you trim off any excess plastic (from the molding process) around the mounting screws before installing. I made that mistake and found I had a bump in one area. Had to do it all over again just to fix things.

In all honesty, I only use the screws to hold my dash pad in. If I ever get one that won't sit down all the way, I'll use the minimum amount of nuts needed. Untill then, I have no nuts holding mine down.

My dash pad, snaps into place and does not us any screws to hold it down.

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i think i may be one of the few that still has a perfect original dashpad. its dirty though. well, that is according to the p/o, but i am inclined to believe him. i mean, this truck was basically used as a tractor since its been new. i dont think cletus and crew would care enough to replace the dash pad. any way to spot an original from a repop?

on my 71 -20 the Orig was bad .. took out the glove and got a new one( $cheap) and left the gauges in .. you can do it .. i did take the lights and wipers thing off but now I dont think ya half to
a nut driver might be your real friend .. go luck and throw a old one in the trash

I removed mine with a open end wr. though the slots in the dash you have to pry up the pad a little.but I have not tryed to install a new one like this . probably won't work.This might help if you want to remove the old raged one and don't have a new on yet.

I have a 69 CHevy custom and took a look at mine after reading this topic. Do the Gages all have to come out out just the Bezel for the gages and the glove box? I have 4 screws in the front and wished that was all there was to it. Thanks. Truck69

You have to take out those screws, remove the two knobs, detach the wiring harness and unscrew the oil pressure line. That is about it. Oh, yeah, if you want to start the truck while the oil pressure line isn't attached to the guage remember to plug the line. :banghead: ;)

A1/4 drive rachet and some extensions and a swivel will help a lot.I think I used a deep socket,a swivel and a 6-8" extension.I broke my left index finger a couple of years ago and it don't work too well,so I have to punt on ocassion.

I've removed my gauges so much I think I could do it blindfolded!!! It's really not that hard, but I do suggest disconnecting your battery first, I grounded out some post and blew a fuse. Also, Definately plug the oil line if starting. I got oil all over my floorboard and new boots before I realized it.