What is the procedure for removing the dash and dash pad on my '69 Chevelle? Are there any previous threads that I can access? Thanks.

Here's how to do it off the top of my head.

1. Disconnect the battery so nothing gets zapped.
2. Remove lower steering column cover.
3. Remove ash tray and remove two screws from ashtray carrier that hook up to dash frame.
4. Remove radio, two nuts on controls and one bracket from behind
5. Disconnect climate control from dash front, 4 screws and from behind disconnect the long brace that goes from lower dash frame to heater controls
5. If it is column shift, remove shift indicator wire (one screw)
6. Pull out speedo cable if completely removing dash assy or cluster
7. Place rag between steering column and dash assembly
8. Loosen steering column nuts (couple of turns) where column attaches below dash, keep steering column in place
9. Remove screws holding dash bezel in place sides, top and bottom, let dash bezel rest on rag between dash bezel and steering column.
10. Loosen steering column nuts and slowly lower dash assy on steering column. This gives you more control lowering the dash assy.

From this point, you will have access to the dash pad studs and nuts on the drivers side. For access to remaining dash pad fasteners, remove glove box for access to passenger side. If car has AC, remove glove box with 4 screws inside box that attach to glove box door. If non-AC, you will have to remove screws attaching box to dash frame and carefully remove box from behind to gain access to dash pad studs.

Good luck and take your time. It isn't that bad.

Woj

Good luck and take your time. It isn't that bad.


Seems like you have to take your time, whether you like it or not. I was thinking about replacing my dash pad, but I think I just decided to keep the old one for a while. :D

This can be done in under one hour if the car is non AC, with AC, add a little more time for duct work that will get in the way.

Woj

This can be done in under one hour

You have obviously never seen me working on a car ;) Thanks for the info though, it will sure help when it's time!

Also if your a big person,helps to take the seat out to have more room to lay down and unplug stuff.

Thanks all. I will repost if I have questions.

Frank

It will also help to have a dash wiring schematic handy, as you may want to label wiring to speed up reassembly. Never know, could be a month later, and, if your memory is like mine (trouble remembering what I had for breakfast), could be a real challange to get it back together.