Dash removal.

[Trick1]

I need to remove the dash from an 02. Has anyone done this got any pointers.

Rick

[WARLOCK]

I Know Nathan has. Im sure he will chime in and help you out.

[GasGuzzler]

What are you after in there? It matters because of what is in the way. Also matters if it had D06 console and what seats it has. These are layered meaning there is the outside trim, the plastic support frame, the metal structure, then the HVAC case. The crossbar is two piece so that's another factor on where you're going....

[Botlfed]

i think its 7 #7 across the dash, 2 phillips heads on the sides underneath the pop off panels. the dash bezel just pops off, once the phillips and # 7s are out pull out the air vents pretty sure theres a philpps behind each of em, then reach inside the vents and push in on the white tabs to remove the OH S*** handle there will be tabs on both sides have someone pull out on it while you push the tabs or just bite it and pull...thats my method, dont forget to remove the daytime running lights sensor. hope this helps after all thats done the dash will be a little tight just pull and it will come out.

[GasGuzzler]

I thought he meant the dash not just the cover. My bad.

[Botlfed]

i dont know what he means either i just wanted to look smart ive only removed my dash to the fire wall about 20 times hahaha

[GasGuzzler]

Only 20? That's more than me.

[Chavy]

Note to myself: Must re-route 2 miles of Viper wiring to make way for new Trick Glovebox Turbo with Air to AC Intercooler and passenger downpipe leg warmer roll cage combo.

Sensor Lambo referred too not the stoutest and wire short so take a little extra time once you get the dash broken loose or you might be using a little added persuader to hold it in place when you go back like I did.

[Botlfed]

Note to myself: Must re-route 2 miles of Viper wiring to make way for new Trick Glovebox Turbo with Air to AC Intercooler and passenger downpipe leg warmer roll cage combo.

Sensor Lambo referred too not the stoutest and wire short so take a little extra time once you get the dash broken loose or you might be using a little added persuader to hold it in place when you go back like I did.

i learned the hard way too i no longer have one my lights are always on

[Trick1]

Here is what I am doing. I purchased a black truck, but it has brown/tan interior,.and seats are not powered, center flip console is warn, all in all nice but for someone else. SO i purchased the grey/smoked interior from a 1/2 excab truck, powered seats, fixed concole, etc etc. complete dash, upper console, console, everything. And the carpet, and all rear, and door plastic pieces off a reg. cab. REg cabs dash was a little worse off. Going to flip the interior to a grey look.

I was thinking the dash would be held in by only a few big bolts and call it a day. But if I can just remove the top and all the plastic sweet. I was thinking of hitting the dealer ship here to see about a drawing giving me the lay of the land but any info yall can supply would be much appreciated.