dash removal help

moparman00 · Post by **moparman00** » Tue Nov 04, 2008 12:08 pm

Ok, I'm gonna take the dash out of my parts car, and swap it to mine, and by dash, I mean the top piece, and everything from the glove box, airbag covers, center console, hvac console, steering wheel, everything up front......

I'm gonna tackle this today, and just wanted to know if anyone had any tips for getting it all swapped?

I alread have the dash cover(top part) off, and the hvac bezel, but don't really know about the rest....I think I can kind of figure most of it out as I go, but how do I remove the steering wheel, and passenger air bag cover, etc.....without getting donkey punched in the face with a bag?

both cars are 2000 so I believe everything should swap.....but will may airbags still function?

Post by **occasional demons** » Tue Nov 04, 2008 12:23 pm

Disconnect the battery if you haven't done so already. Wait a minimum of 2 minutes before messing with the air bags. This gives the capacitors time to discharge. Once they are removed store them with the finish side up so if they should discharge via static electricity they won't launch. It is actually recommended in the FSM anytime you are working under the dash to disconnect the battery for saftey due to the air bags.

c987long · Post by **c987long** » Tue Nov 04, 2008 12:27 pm

whenever working on something that has power you should always kill the power b4 doing anything

moparman00 · Post by **moparman00** » Tue Nov 04, 2008 8:16 pm

ya, I understand that, Ive had my top off of the dash alot, and always disconnect the battery, just want to know how to remove the other pieces, especially the steering wheel and door panels