removing dash, removing dash for paint Options

[coldbluesteel]

Hello everybody, This is my first topic I've started (hope it's not messed up) and It's a question. I'm planning on pulling my dash to paint it, simular to Frotou's and Kristen85's(minus the fur, no offense). Any advice would be greatly appreciated. I have already removed all but the upper dash (where the airbag is located) and the steering column. I know to disconnect power for at least 90 sec before even breathing on the airbag system. I can see some exposed fastners on the dash but I dont know how the airbag is connected, so I don't want to just rip it out of place. I've looked in my Chiltons manual and it doesn't go into that area, so I thought I should ask before I start. This is the last thing I need to do before I start reassembling my gutted interior. Thanks, and love the site I haven't been a member long but I've browsed the site since near the beginning.

[K-ESD]

i wish i could help you with taking out the dash, i never done it
but if i may suggest, you could always paint it while it's still attached, tape plastic to cover from overspray. Still need to be very careful and have good ventilation.

I still agree that taking the dash out would be the better way. I guess you can take some time to find everywhere it's being held, i'm sure you can figure it out, it can't be that hard.