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Old Jun 27, 2004 | 11:25 AM
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thanks to vinnies87 I didnt destroy my speaker grills trying to pry them off, they must be unscrewd from underneath. So how do I take off the dash to get at the screws. Any help is greatly appreciated!
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Old Jun 27, 2004 | 09:42 PM
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Look under "Tools" at the top, then "Tech Tips". Might be something there. Mainly, you just remove all the dash trim and you'll find the screws up into the dashpad. Remove all the screws and carefully pull out the dashpad. Just be carefull and it should be no problem. You'll find the screws for the speaker grills on the bottom, just like Vinnie said

Oh yeah, watch out for the air defroster vent


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Old Jun 28, 2004 | 12:23 AM
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Ditto with ductape: there are a couple of screws that hide, like behind the fuze panel and in each corner under the dash pad by the dash lip... also when you remove the dash , pull straight out then lift up,,, the front dash has clips .... and watch out for those defroster screws... I'd say, as i did with mine, take all the dash trip off, then remove the dash lid... you can also then do some nice housekeeping cleanup.. you'll be surprised what you might find behind there...
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Old Jun 28, 2004 | 11:09 AM
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Now is a good time to replace the passenger side "bread box" with a flat dash insert. Thats what I'm waiting on before I go back together. I just hope I can remember where all the screws go!
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Old Jun 28, 2004 | 12:23 PM
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thanks guys I'll give it a try!
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Old Jun 28, 2004 | 05:01 PM
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Chiltons is the best book for the front dash diagrams and directions I think. Its well worth the few bucks it costs.
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