Dash help???

[cmyc5575]

I am in the process of taking my dash off and need help to locate what bolts i need to take off in order to accomplish this. I already managed to get the gauges cover off. thanks for any help or pics you can post.

[cmyc5575]

anyone?

[Rogue_Alphonse]

The dash pad or the whole thing? The pad has screws above the glovebox, one on the side that you have to open the passenger door to see, and then it pulls toward you to release the tabs holding it down against the windshield.

[cmyc5575]

Originally Posted by Rogue_Alphonse

The dash pad or the whole thing? The pad has screws above the glovebox, one on the side that you have to open the passenger door to see, and then it pulls toward you to release the tabs holding it down against the windshield.

I think its just the pad that is cracked so I can replace it. I seen two, one located in the middle like above the ashtray holder and one above the glovebox.

[Rogue_Alphonse]

There should be four along the bottom of the dash pad on the passenger side above the ash try and glove box.

Mind you, this 1981-1987 I'm talking about here...

[cmyc5575]

yeah mines is an 82 gmc sierra. im guessing three screws in the ashtray to glove box area and last one open the passenger side door to get it.

[Rogue_Alphonse]

Yeah they're all noticeable and can be removed without opening anything except the passenger door.

[cmyc5575]

Originally Posted by Rogue_Alphonse

Yeah they're all noticeable and can be removed without opening anything except the passenger door.

What is the reason for having to open the passenger door? Or can it be the ds door?

[Rogue_Alphonse]

There's only a screw on the passenger side, but it's on the side of the dash pad that you can't see when the door is closed. It's hard to miss.

[cmyc5575]

I think that mine may habe 5 then bc i have four in plain site when I have the door closed to.

[Ski-me]

You also need to remove the instrument cluster bezel to get the dash out. About 10 screws total including the bezel under the steering column that connects to the instrument cluster bezel.

But before removing the instrument cluster bezel, you will need to remove the 4 screws holding down the length of the dash above the ashtray and the 1 screw on the passenger side with door open. You might also disconnect the vent behind the glove box. Once those are all out, the dash can lift up which then helps in the removal of the instrument cluster bezel. This is mainly to gain clearance for the upper vent once you start pulling it out.

[cmyc5575]

Originally Posted by Ski-me

You also need to remove the instrument cluster bezel to get the dash out. About 10 screws total including the bezel under the steering column that connects to the instrument cluster bezel.

But before removing the instrument cluster bezel, you will need to remove the 4 screws holding down the length of the dash above the ashtray and the 1 screw on the passenger side with door open. You might also disconnect the vent behind the glove box. Once those are all out, the dash can lift up which then helps in the removal of the instrument cluster bezel. This is mainly to gain clearance for the upper vent once you start pulling it out.

Thanks for all the help. I managed to get the bezel off last night without having to unbolt the dash itself. But i get the dash out tonight.