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.

[ArizonaRed]

ive done it to my 94 celi gt that im currently working on. I took out the airbags because they were deployed and the windshield because of that. i wanted to get out all of the glass shards everywhere so I took everything apart. as you can see the pass airbag is disconnected from the frame and dash. many bolts underneath to undo. you need those special keys like for the wheel airbag to get this off. there are tons of wires to disconnect and junctions in the back too. there are plastic clips in the back of the dashthat are the last things holding it on after you unbolt. the dash is very heavy and bulky! i could barely maneuver it. the shifter got in the way. steering wheel must come off so go buy a puller for like $15 and mark a spot. it was a pain but everything went back pretty easy because i put it back in the same day and had it fresh in my mind. was about 4hrs work since i never done it b4.







This post has been edited by ArizonaRed: Jun 30, 2005 - 2:38 AM