997.2 dashboard replacement - easy or brutal job?
03-31-2014, 05:55 PM
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997.2 dashboard replacement - easy or brutal job?
I have a 2011 and was considering swapping out dash for alternate dash..
Have a look at the attached, doesn't look that bad.. but you know how that goes..
Thoughts?
Thx much
Have a look at the attached, doesn't look that bad.. but you know how that goes..
Thoughts?
Thx much
Last edited by HWY1; 04-01-2014 at 12:12 AM.
03-31-2014, 06:08 PM
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I have never tackled such a job, but usually when they put in and take out dashes they remove the windshield to get to the screws up front. I don't know if it is possible with the window in there but I guarantee it will be harder. In your diagram I do not think they are showing you everything you need to take from the lower section prior to removal of the upper.
03-31-2014, 06:14 PM
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I'm with Chris. I would think the dash is installed before the front windshield. I would assume it would be a miserable job. Let us know how it goes.
If it were me, I would need a blood transfusion, and the kids swear jar would be overflowing.
If it were me, I would need a blood transfusion, and the kids swear jar would be overflowing.
03-31-2014, 08:51 PM
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What color dash do you have and want to swap? Curious...
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04-01-2014, 12:18 AM
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perhaps contact charlie on the cdn forum? he just restored a 911 and had to gut everything... he could give you real world insight on how much work it is.
the full leather is nice and i can see why you want to do this but im pretty sure you'll need to gut most of the interior.
ps. i LOL every time i see that diagram.
the full leather is nice and i can see why you want to do this but im pretty sure you'll need to gut most of the interior.
ps. i LOL every time i see that diagram.
Last edited by myw; 04-01-2014 at 01:40 PM.
04-01-2014, 03:31 AM
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It's a very intensive job. Both Alex at sharkwerks and the my service advisor at the local dealership said it was. Here's the email from my service advisor:
Unfortunately, removing and replacing the dash is a very tedious job. It would take us approximately 6-8 work days and would cost somewhere around $3000.00 in labor. OUCH!
Unfortunately, removing and replacing the dash is a very tedious job. It would take us approximately 6-8 work days and would cost somewhere around $3000.00 in labor. OUCH!
04-01-2014, 10:09 AM
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04-01-2014, 01:47 PM
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