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dave318
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Fri Jul 24, 2009 11:33 pm

hi guys
i have to remove 2 dashes this weekend is there any trix, hidden screws any think to look out for that could be tricky ect?

any help would be great thanks.
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Fri Jul 24, 2009 11:39 pm

Spook posted this link up a little while ago :D :D

http://home.comcast.net/~cdeegan9/dashb ... ard_1.html
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Fri Jul 24, 2009 11:59 pm

excelant cheers.
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Biggest problem is ICE/alarm installers weaving wires through dash wiring loom, so that when you go to actually remove the dash, you have to balance it on one hand while dealing with aftermarket wires with the other.
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Sat Jul 25, 2009 6:01 pm

Brianmoooore wrote:Biggest problem is ICE/alarm installers weaving wires through dash wiring loom, so that when you go to actually remove the dash, you have to balance it on one hand while dealing with aftermarket wires with the other.
see what you mean both had extra wireing. not bad going tho 4 hrs 2 dashes out one in.

cheers for your help guys :thumb:
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Fri Jul 31, 2009 1:58 am

dave318 wrote:
Brianmoooore wrote:Biggest problem is ICE/alarm installers weaving wires through dash wiring loom, so that when you go to actually remove the dash, you have to balance it on one hand while dealing with aftermarket wires with the other.
see what you mean both had extra wireing. not bad going tho 4 hrs 2 dashes out one in.

cheers for your help guys :thumb:
Top job done too . . . no squeaks, rattles or bangs ! . . .

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