Dashboard removal
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Originally Posted by Slows2k,Aug 26 2007, 09:48 AM
The yellow SRS connectors usually have a black release sleeve which has to be pulled back before they disconnect. Directions are in the SRS section of the SM.
The white connectors in the pic have a release tab on the back side of the male connector which has to be depressed to get them apart. Use a small screwdriver to depress and wiggle them apart.
The white connectors in the pic have a release tab on the back side of the male connector which has to be depressed to get them apart. Use a small screwdriver to depress and wiggle them apart.
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This procedure is no joke. I am almost at the point to where I would have rather paid my stereo shop to do all of this. The dashboard is completely unbolted and most of the connectors are undone. Few more to go. I can't wait till the fun part--removing all the heating/cooling system!
Big props to my wife who is helping me do this and putting up with ALL of my frustrations. She is > all!
Big props to my wife who is helping me do this and putting up with ALL of my frustrations. She is > all!
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Dashboard is out! Half of the heating assembly has been removed and the other half will be done this upcoming weekend. Here are some pics:
Once the whole heater assembly is gone I will spend some time trying to clean-up the wiring.
Once the whole heater assembly is gone I will spend some time trying to clean-up the wiring.
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Dashboard is back in, along with the installation of my Defi gauges! Here are a couple pics:
There are currently two items which are not working:
1. Passenger side window
2. Radar detector (hard wired)
These items can be troubleshooted easy enough. The big test--starting the car--cannot be performed at this time. I have drained the engine oil and radiator coolant so that I can deinstall my turbo kit in preparation for having the engine pulled and fully built.
Anyways, I was happy enough to see the instrument panel turn on.
There are currently two items which are not working:
1. Passenger side window
2. Radar detector (hard wired)
These items can be troubleshooted easy enough. The big test--starting the car--cannot be performed at this time. I have drained the engine oil and radiator coolant so that I can deinstall my turbo kit in preparation for having the engine pulled and fully built.
Anyways, I was happy enough to see the instrument panel turn on.
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Originally Posted by RadioZero,Sep 2 2007, 02:22 PM
congrats on getting it back together.
It was a total pain in the ass! There are three "green" connectors which don't have a home. I am not sure what they are for. I am glad that it is pretty much done though. Pretty taxing on the body. 
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