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Jimmy Up · 10-24-2006, 10:16 AM

i see clean black dashes all day long for about 100 bucks and mine is pretty cracked up. before i just jump into it and f everything up i wanted to know the details in it. is it just some brackets or is it a mini project. any help is appreciated. thanks much

jimmytango00 · 10-24-2006, 10:24 AM

I've never done it myself but it doesnt seem that hard. My friend took mine off in 15 minutes.... if that helps any.

'90RPS13 · 10-24-2006, 10:24 AM

We swapped over my buddies normal dash to a HUD and it took about 1 1/2hr.

There is 2 bolts behind were the Tach sits. First I would start by taking out the Tach and the Surrounding. After that I would drop the steering column. 2 Bolts under the steering wheel. Then, Remove the vents at the top of the dash, there are 3-4 screw's. Then Take the Glove Box out. Then remove Passenger kickpanel and one more screw is there. After that, just disconnect the passage ways for the air/heat vents and you should be able to take it out. Lemme know if you have problems. *a

g6civcx · 10-24-2006, 10:48 AM

Look in the FAQ and find my tach swap thread. It will get you halfway there.

The rest is nuts and bolts. The hardest thing would be trying to get the dash vents out without damaging them.

It should take about 2 hours your first time if you're careful. I can swap mine in and out in about 5 minutes or so.

Agent_S13 · 10-24-2006, 11:08 AM

Are you removing the entire dash to replace it? Then check the old threads on here. Search is your friend. Just know that what you're asking has already been addressed here. I even responded in previous threads with the same link.

But to be nice/helpful -- http://www.jdmrice.com/tech/dash/dash.html

Its step-by-step, can't get any easier than that.

Also, the dash vents "g6civcx" mentioned are long/skinny/thin ones at the top of the dash by the winshield -- 4/6 screws underneath them after popping them off, I believe. He's not talking about the ones above the HVAC controls (if you want to take those out, do it when you remove the dash, much easier to push out from the backside.)

Good Luck.

I removed mine in a few hours, and put it back in an hour --- though I did replace it with a black one. =) (Pics are in my thread somewhere around here)

-Aaron
'91 240sx coupe

Jimmy Up · 10-24-2006, 11:00 AM

thank all you guys a grip- im gonna get my hands on a dash when i get paid friday. if i have any problems im postin em. thanks again

nissanhpower · 10-24-2006, 11:08 AM

yeah it sucks doing it and is a pain in the ass...drink plenty of beers prior

projectRDM · 10-25-2006, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nissanhpower

yeah it sucks doing it and is a pain in the ass...drink plenty of beers prior

If you don't have arms. Swapping a dash is a 25 minute job, period. For a novice an hour is being generous.

Jimmy Up · 10-24-2006, 11:42 AM

that does look very helpful. thanks bro

Sir · 10-25-2006, 02:46 AM

12mm
10mm
philips
beer of choice

GO for it!

10-24-2006, 10:16 AM	#1
Jimmy Up Zilvia.net GB Vendor Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: SoCal {covina} Age: 36 Posts: 4,038 Trader Rating: (52) Rides Gallery: Jimmy Up Feedback Score: 52 reviews	swapping in a fresh dash on a 89 hatch i see clean black dashes all day long for about 100 bucks and mine is pretty cracked up. before i just jump into it and f everything up i wanted to know the details in it. is it just some brackets or is it a mini project. any help is appreciated. thanks much

10-24-2006, 10:24 AM	#2
jimmytango00 Users Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Age: 40 Posts: 2,246 Trader Rating: (14) Feedback Score: 14 reviews	I've never done it myself but it doesnt seem that hard. My friend took mine off in 15 minutes.... if that helps any.

10-24-2006, 10:24 AM	#3
'90RPS13 BANNED Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NC Age: 38 Posts: 2,839 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	We swapped over my buddies normal dash to a HUD and it took about 1 1/2hr. There is 2 bolts behind were the Tach sits. First I would start by taking out the Tach and the Surrounding. After that I would drop the steering column. 2 Bolts under the steering wheel. Then, Remove the vents at the top of the dash, there are 3-4 screw's. Then Take the Glove Box out. Then remove Passenger kickpanel and one more screw is there. After that, just disconnect the passage ways for the air/heat vents and you should be able to take it out. Lemme know if you have problems. *a

10-24-2006, 10:48 AM	#4
g6civcx Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 5,764 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Look in the FAQ and find my tach swap thread. It will get you halfway there. The rest is nuts and bolts. The hardest thing would be trying to get the dash vents out without damaging them. It should take about 2 hours your first time if you're careful. I can swap mine in and out in about 5 minutes or so.

10-24-2006, 11:08 AM	#5
Agent_S13 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 492 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	Are you removing the entire dash to replace it? Then check the old threads on here. Search is your friend. Just know that what you're asking has already been addressed here. I even responded in previous threads with the same link. But to be nice/helpful -- http://www.jdmrice.com/tech/dash/dash.html Its step-by-step, can't get any easier than that. Also, the dash vents "g6civcx" mentioned are long/skinny/thin ones at the top of the dash by the winshield -- 4/6 screws underneath them after popping them off, I believe. He's not talking about the ones above the HVAC controls (if you want to take those out, do it when you remove the dash, much easier to push out from the backside.) Good Luck. I removed mine in a few hours, and put it back in an hour --- though I did replace it with a black one. =) (Pics are in my thread somewhere around here) -Aaron '91 240sx coupe

10-24-2006, 11:00 AM	#6
Jimmy Up Zilvia.net GB Vendor Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: SoCal {covina} Age: 36 Posts: 4,038 Trader Rating: (52) Rides Gallery: Jimmy Up Feedback Score: 52 reviews	thank all you guys a grip- im gonna get my hands on a dash when i get paid friday. if i have any problems im postin em. thanks again

10-24-2006, 11:08 AM	#7
nissanhpower Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: georgia Age: 45 Posts: 27 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	yeah it sucks doing it and is a pain in the ass...drink plenty of beers prior

10-24-2006, 11:42 AM	#9
Jimmy Up Zilvia.net GB Vendor Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: SoCal {covina} Age: 36 Posts: 4,038 Trader Rating: (52) Rides Gallery: Jimmy Up Feedback Score: 52 reviews	that does look very helpful. thanks bro

10-25-2006, 02:46 AM	#10
Sir Zilvia Addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: IL Posts: 913 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	12mm 10mm philips beer of choice GO for it!