how do i go about removing an entire dash from a 03 GT? my buddy is getting the whole interior out of a wrecked 03 to putin his 97. we just have to pull everything
dash removal
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usally when i do them at work i disconnect all the plugs, antenna wire, center console and steering shaft with. then i disconnect heater hoses recover the ac and disconnect a.c lines. take all the bolts out and remove dash. watch when you remove the steering shaft make sure you lock the wheel so it doesnt spin around and break the clock spring. that really about it
You do not have to discharge the a/c or coolant if you are only pulling the dash. If your going to remove the heater box then you have to do that.
Might not be a bad Idea to do the heater core while you are there.
It might be helpfull if you get the service manual because the step by step instructions can be a big help, that way you do not leave stuff conencted or disconnect too much stuff.
Might not be a bad Idea to do the heater core while you are there.
It might be helpfull if you get the service manual because the step by step instructions can be a big help, that way you do not leave stuff conencted or disconnect too much stuff.
3 8mm bolts below windshield
2 8mm bolts the left of the steering column
2 8mm bolts to the right of the glove box
4 8mm bolts behind radio/ behind console/under carpet. you'll see them
This is it. Next just unplug your wires and ground straps and you are all set.
I had the dash out of a 98 stang in 12 minutes...wires and all.
2 8mm bolts the left of the steering column
2 8mm bolts to the right of the glove box
4 8mm bolts behind radio/ behind console/under carpet. you'll see them
This is it. Next just unplug your wires and ground straps and you are all set.
I had the dash out of a 98 stang in 12 minutes...wires and all.
Well it's a little more involved then that. but thats the basics. Down worry if it takes longer than 12 minutes for you...
BTW you have two ways you can deal with the steering column. You can either disconnect it at the steering shaft and remove it with the dash or you can remove the nuts holding the column to the dash itself and leave it in the car.
I take it out with the dash 99.9999 percent of the time, but make sure you do not allow the column to free wheel, if you do the air bag sliding contact will be junk.
Yeah, 12 minutes is fast, but that was prolly the 10th time or more I have removed a 94-04 dash.
If you get in it in an hour or so, your doing good.
Yeah 12 minutes is really good. You would be able to make time under warranty...
and thats RARE. I have only done a couple of them no way I could do it in 12 minutes, next time I do one I am going to watch the time
Yeah 12 minutes is really good. You would be able to make time under warranty...
and thats RARE. I have only done a couple of them no way I could do it in 12 minutes, next time I do one I am going to watch the time
Sounds good! HAHA....Sometimes it makes me sick how fast I run through Mustang parts. I am currently working on my 11th stang. I have saved so many parts through the years. Thank god I work where I work, so I have 11 acres to store parts outside, and a 15,000 square feet building for inside storage.
I got to thank my dad for being a successful business owner and one hell of a nice guy!
Sounds good! HAHA....Sometimes it makes me sick how fast I run through Mustang parts. I am currently working on my 11th stang. I have saved so many parts through the years. Thank god I work where I work, so I have 11 acres to store parts outside, and a 15,000 square feet building for inside storage.
I got to thank my dad for being a successful business owner and one hell of a nice guy!
Does he want to adopt a 30 year old!
Does he want to adopt a 30 year old!
HAHA I doubt it, I just moved out in June of 2006...and my sister will prolly move out within 2 years. She got a full ride to Wayne State University and is flying high with a 4.0. She got the brains, I got the car skills....I lose, she wins, she is gonna be making all the money...(Speech Pathologist.)
well i got everything out last night. the steering column and airbags were out already it took about 2.5 hours to completely strip the whole car
all the interior is going into my buddys 97 GT. along with my engine and a set of comp cams and BBK LT's. it should be a fairly quick car especially for a 97 GT!!
Oh thats right. I think I read that in your 1st post, forgot you mentioned that! cool man. It will definately be nice to put the long tubes on with the motor out. That is a PITA. I would suggest new motor mounts as well since it's out. I bought a pair of new ones from the dealer for about 33-36 dollars each.
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