OK, I'm reassembling an interior basket case, and I need to know the most logical order to put it back together in.
The Speedo cluster, radio, and gague cluster are in place. The dashcap, all trim, console trim and right side dash parts have been removed.
Can someone tell me a logical order of reassembly of the dash?
Thanks!

 

Sorry for the long post but I'm not sure exactly what your situation is.

If the entire interior is a basket case then the following top-to-bottom sequence pretty closely mirrors the car's initial build sequence.

I believe the UPC - Uniform Parts Classification should be about the same for any C3. The sequence below is specific for my 1980.

You will need access to an A.I.M. so that you can use the info on the sheet to guide your efforts.

Check the Instrument Panel Retainers attachment to Lower Windshield Frame see UPC B01/B12 sheet 21 Note: Retainers MUST be in a plane before installation of instrument panel

Spray Interior Sound Deadener Note: Avoid spraying deadener over holes, clips, or areas that would hinder other installations
Interior Compartment Deadener Sprayed see UPC A01/A12 sheet 16-18
Underbody Compartment Insulator see UPC A01/A12 sheet 23.1 (adhesive foam insulator on underside)

Windshield and Sunshade Corner Moldings see UPC B01/B12 sheet 34
Note: Use corner molding as a template when drilling mounting holes.
Note: Sealer to wrap over top edge of corner molding about 0.5 inches.
Windshield Upper Reveal Molding Bracket see UPC B01/B12 sheet 35
Windshield Side Reveal Molding & Sealing see UPC B01/B12 sheet 36
Note: Sealing strip to extend beyond screw hole on molding
Note: Use center of slot (in molding-header corner) as template for drilling upper hole for molding
Note: Top edge of door weatherstrip must be secured immediately after installing
Note: Cement on weatherstrip to blend into sealer at top edge.
Windshield Garnish Moldings see UPC B01/B12 sheet 37
Note: Use upper garnish molding as a template to drill attaching holes
Note: Use side garnish as a template to drill attaching holes.


Route Power Radio antenna see UPC B01/B12 sheet 44-50


Firewall (Dash) Front of Dash Sealing & Grommets see UPC B01/B12 sheet 5

HVAC
Heater and control cables
Side Shroud Vacuum Control RH see UPC B01/B12 sheet 73
Plenum Valve see UPC B01/B12 sheet 74
Note: Entire periphery of door opening must be free of bond
Car Heater Power Vent see UPC B01/B12 sheet 74.1
Temperature Cable see UPC B01/B12 sheet 75
Heater Control & Vacuum Hose Routing see UPC B01/B12 sheet 76-77
Actuator and Vacuum Hose Routing see UPC B01/B12 sheet 78
Water Shut-off Valve Switch see UPC B01/B12 sheet 79
Vacuum Harness Diagram see UPC B01/B12 sheet 81-82

Instrument Panel Wiring HVAC see UPC 12H sheet 10

Cabin Air Distribution
Distribution Duct (HVAC) see UPC B01/B12 sheet 67
Defroster Outlet Grille & Duct see UPC B01/B12 sheet 68
Note: Use defroster grille as template for drilling attachment holes
Distributor Duct Outlet & Deflectors see UPC B01/B12 sheet 69
Dash Panel Air Outlet & Strap see UPC B01/B12 sheet 70
Air Side Outlet Adapter see UPC B01/B12 sheet 71
Air Side Outlet Ducts see UPC B01/B12 sheet 72
Dash Panel Vent Lower RH Air Outlet see UPC B01/B12 sheet 28
Instrument Panel Air Side Outlet Cover & Center Outlet Deflector ASM see UPC B01/B12 sheet 74.2

Vacuum Release Valve (Brake) see UPC 6N4 sheet 5
Stop Lamp Switch see UPC 12E sheet 1

Parking Brake Lever & Front Cable Assembly see UPC 5D sheet 1

Steering Column
Steering Column Assembly see UPC 9A sheet 2
Tilt & Telescoping Mechanism (Steering Wheel) see UPC 9A sheet 3
Steering Column Support & Bracket see UPC 9C sheet 1
Steering Column Installation Requirements see UPC 9Z sheet 1
Cruise Control, Directional Signal Lever, Flashers see UPC 12C sheet 11

Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel Wiring LH see UPC 12H sheet 8
Instrument Panel Wiring RH see UPC 12H sheet 9
Instrument Panel Wiring HVAC see UPC 12H sheet 10
Instrument Panel Wiring Console see UPC 12H sheet 11
Instrument Panel Wiring Console see UPC 12H sheet 19
Cigarette Lighter & Low Fuel Warning Module see UPC 12L sheet 11

Center Console Wiring
Instrument Panel Wiring Console see UPC 12H sheet 19
Park Brake Alarm Switch (Manual Trans) see UPC 12L sheet 1
Wiring C.L.C.C. Console to Controller Harness (California) see UPC 12H sheet 23
Rear Window Defogger Switch (Console) see UPC E01/E12 sheet 14
Courtesy Lamp Timer and Rear Window Defogger Relay Assembly see UPC 12L sheet 9
Cigarette Lighter & Low Fuel Warning Module see UPC 12L sheet 11

Instrument Panel
Cluster Instrument Panel see UPC 12J sheet 4
Speedometer Shaft & Routing
Speedometer Shaft (Cable) & Routing K30 (Cruise Control) see UPC 12J sheet 6
Speedometer Shaft & Routing see UPC 12J sheet 5
Instrument Panel see UPC B01/B12 sheet 22
Instrument Panel Wiring LH see UPC 12H sheet 8
Instrument Panel Wiring RH see UPC 12H sheet 9
Instrument Panel Air Side Outlet Cover & Center Outlet Deflector ASM see UPC B01/B12 sheet 74.2
Headlamp Vacuum Hose - Instrument Panel see UPC 12C sheet 7
Headlamp Vacuum Hose Instrument Panel Sealing see UPC B01/B12 sheet 5.3
Instrument Panel & Gages & Seal see UPC B01/B12 sheet 22.5
Instrument Panel Steering Column Cover see UPC B01/B12 sheet 23
Light Switch Instrument Panel see UPC 12C sheet 10

Steering Wheel see UPC 9B sheet 1

Radio and Speakers
Radio see UPC B01/B12 sheet 38
Radio Hole Cover see UPC B01/B12 sheet 38.5
CB Radio Microphone see UPC B01/B12 sheet 51
Front Speakers, Grille, & Wiring see UPC B01/B12 sheet 39
Rear Speaker Wiring see UPC B01/B12 sheet 43
Rear Speakers & Grill Assembly see UPC B01/B12 sheet 41
Rear Speaker Wiring Console see UPC B01/B12 sheet 42

Rear Compartment
Note: For rear compartment closeout sequence see E01/E12 sheet 21
Package Shade Cover Install see UPC E01/E12 sheet 16
Rear carpets see UPC A01/A12 sheet 25-26
Storage Compartment Lock Door Assembly see UPC A01/A12 sheets 33, 34, & 35

Stowage
Auto Jack Stowage see UPC 14E sheet 1
Vehicle Jack Usage Label see UPC 0B sheet 11
Stowage Compartment Cover see UPC A01/A12 sheet 36

Center and Rear Roof Interior Headlining (Trim) see UPC C01/C12 sheet 27
Roof Panel Stowage Strap see UPC E01/E12 sheet 22
Roof Panel Carrier Stowage Bag Assembly see UPC E01/E12 sheet 23
Closeout Panel Assembly Rear Compartment see UPC A01/A12 sheet 27
Note: For rear compartment closeout sequence see E01/E12 sheet 21
Glove Box
Glove box / Instrument Panel Compartment
Instrument Panel Compartment Door see UPC B01/B12 sheet 24
Instrument Panel Compartment see UPC B01/B12 sheet 25-26

Rear Compartment
Rear Compartment Trim Assembly Sequence see UPC E01/E12 sheet 21
Note: Thread shoulder belt through grommet and install grommet into panel.
Center and Rear Roof Interior Headlining see UPC C01/C12 sheet 27
Note: Use trim panels as drilling templates
Rear Lower Headlining Panel & Insulator see UPC E01/E12 sheet 19
Package Shelf Panel Assembly (Trim) see UPC E01/E12 sheet 20
Coat Hook see UPC C01/C12 sheet 30

Front Compartment
Inside Rearview Mirror see UPC B01/B12 sheet 58
Sunshade assembly see UPC B01/B12 sheet 56-57
Front carpets see UPC A01/A12 sheet 24
Side Door Sill Plate see UPC A01/A12 sheet 38

Front Console
Console Cluster Assembly see UPC 12J sheet 3
Front Console Trim Plate Assembly see UPC A01/A12 sheet 30
Illumination Bulb Socket for Console see UPC B01/B12 sheet 31.5
Console Cluster Trim Plate Illumination see UPC B01/B12 sheet 27

Tunnel Console
Tunnel Console Side Panels see UPC A01/A12 sheet 32
Window Motor Assembly Switch see UPC F01/F12 sheet 11
Parking Brake Cover Assembly see UPC5D sheet 4

Seats
Seat Frame Assembly see UPC J01/J12 sheet 3
Seat & Seat Back Cushion see UPC J01/J12 sheet 4
Seat Adjusters see UPC J01/J12 sheet 6-7
Seat Lap Belt & Shoulder Harness see UPC J01/J12 sheet 8

Door Trim Panel
Door Trim Panel, Liner & Arm Rest see UPC F01/F12 sheet 17
Outside Rear View Remote Sport Mirror Assembly see UPC F01/F12 sheet 19

 

Wow, great information!
On a simpler level, if my gague cluster, speedo cluster and heater contols are in place, what's next? Dash cap or right side dash parts?
thanks!

 

i recommend right side dash, then top pad.