Howdy, I purchased a AP1 a few months ago, the car is in excellent shape but its clear the dash has been repaired for what looks like straight cuts near the passenger airbag. I've seen a few AP1 dashboards on eBay just wondering is this a DIY job or do I need to need to take it to a collision shop to do it. Thoughts?

 

If you're good with hand tools and patient / meticulous it's easily possible. If you're not afraid to turn a wrench and take your time you can get it done. Just take reference pictures as you pull stuff apart and bag / label the hardware. If it was something I personally had to do I would feel confident about tackling the job; I plan on replacing my soft top myself. I'm sure dash removal / replacement can be found in the factory service manual, which is very easy to find on this site.

Edit:

http://s2000.club/OM/Honda%20S2000-0003SM.pdf

Section 20-82. Do it up son!

 

Thank you!!!

 

The dash is really easy to replace, especially since you don't care about the old one.

Get a good set of plastic tools and you'll be golden.