Dashboard removal
04-04-2008, 08:38 PM
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You just need to get the factory dashboard removal tool. With that it's a snap.
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Larry Herman
2016 Ford Transit Connect Titanium LWB
2018 Tesla Model 3 - Electricity can be fun!
Retired Club Racer & National PCA Instructor
Past Flames:
1994 RS America Club Racer
2004 GT3 Track Car
1984 911 Carrera Club Racer
1974 914/4 2.0 Track Car
CLICK HERE to see some of my ancient racing videos.
04-04-2008, 10:51 PM
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The short version, if you want to remove it intact (unlike Larry's method!):
Remove the two plastic covers at each end of the dash facing the driver: remove the single phillips screw per side.
Remove the vent "boomerang" under the windshield by removing the 4 or so phillips screws.
With the boomerang removed, there are 3 or so phillips screws to remove to release the upper part of the dash.
Final step: remove the clock, and reach into the hole to the right (passenger side) and feel for the 8mm nut facing away from you, that needs to be removed.
Once you've done that, the upper dash piece will come off. (I assume that's what you're referring to by "dashboard")
Remove the two plastic covers at each end of the dash facing the driver: remove the single phillips screw per side.
Remove the vent "boomerang" under the windshield by removing the 4 or so phillips screws.
With the boomerang removed, there are 3 or so phillips screws to remove to release the upper part of the dash.
Final step: remove the clock, and reach into the hole to the right (passenger side) and feel for the 8mm nut facing away from you, that needs to be removed.
Once you've done that, the upper dash piece will come off. (I assume that's what you're referring to by "dashboard")
04-13-2008, 01:03 PM
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Thanks. I suspect that when I'm done Larry's method will look the best.
I am talking about the upper dash. It has a crack. I've got an idea that if I get the upper dash out I can find someone to repair the crack.
I am talking about the upper dash. It has a crack. I've got an idea that if I get the upper dash out I can find someone to repair the crack.
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04-14-2008, 12:44 AM
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garrett is dead on -
2 side screws (remove the plastic dash finisher covers)
5 boomerang cover screws (not magnetic, fyi... don't drop them)
2-3 upper dash screws (mine has 2)
1 NUT behind the clock on the right side - (left of the central dash vent which can also be used to get to it but not advised, use the removal of the clock method)
2 side screws (remove the plastic dash finisher covers)
5 boomerang cover screws (not magnetic, fyi... don't drop them)
2-3 upper dash screws (mine has 2)
1 NUT behind the clock on the right side - (left of the central dash vent which can also be used to get to it but not advised, use the removal of the clock method)
04-14-2008, 07:52 AM
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Getting the dash out is non-trivial. If I went to that much trouble, I think I would invest in a new part.
I recently saw the result of an in-situ dashboard repair on a 914. He filled the cracks with bondo, and then painted the entire surface with "truck bed liner". It looked pretty good. Don't know if it will last however.
I recently saw the result of an in-situ dashboard repair on a 914. He filled the cracks with bondo, and then painted the entire surface with "truck bed liner". It looked pretty good. Don't know if it will last however.
