xB: Dash Removal How-To

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This one is really kind of long due to the number of pictures that I took. Once you know where all the screws and tabs are at, it's really very easy and quick!!

First, remove your HVAC knobs and the two screws that hold this center section in.
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l161/KevinCM/Dash%20Removal/P1010513.jpg

Now pull the center section out...starting from the bottom corners...then remove the electrical connections front the HVAC controls.
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Remove the plastic surround for the speedo....there is one small plastic screw that holds this in...it is in the top center...then slowly and carefully pull the surround. Also, remove the screw directly in front of the speedo.
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l161/KevinCM/Dash%20Removal/P1010517.jpg

The next three screws are easy to see at this point. They are on either side of the radio and one on top.
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l161/KevinCM/Dash%20Removal/P1010518.jpg
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Next move to the gauge cluster. There are four screws that hold this in. Two are at the speedo, and the other two are on the longer section of the piece. After you remove the screws, you can turn the cluster around and disconnect the electrical connections at the rear.
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l161/KevinCM/Dash%20Removal/P1010523.jpg
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Once the cluster is removed, you can see the screw holding the center support to the firewall....remove this also.
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l161/KevinCM/Dash%20Removal/P1010528.jpg

At this point, if you have not already....DISCONNECT the battery. You are about to start messing with the passenger side airbag!
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l161/KevinCM/Dash%20Removal/P1010526.jpg

Using a small blade screwdriver, pry up on the front speaker covers. Once off, unbolt the speakers and carefully lay them down inside the dash. You can now see the screw on each end of the dash connecting it to the firewall. Remove these.
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Now remove the A pillar on each side of the box.
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l161/KevinCM/Dash%20Removal/P1010533.jpg

On the passenger side of the dash, under the speaker, you will find the connection for the airbag. It will be the yellow one...hard to miss! Disconnect this now. Once that is done, remove the square plug in the dash above the glove compartment. Remove this bolt. (12mm) It secures the bottom of the airbag assembly.
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l161/KevinCM/Dash%20Removal/P1010534.jpg
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Now just carefully pull up and out on the dash. It will come out easily. The dash is very light, but be careful taking it out of your box. With the airbag assembly still attached the dash is a little off balance on the one end.
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l161/KevinCM/Dash%20Removal/P1010536.jpg
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Hope this helps someone!!