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Old 01-04-2016, 01:18 PM   #1
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Can anyone comment on how long this procedure takes? I need to get my dash recovered and the recommended upholstery shop will not work on it in the car. They will do it if I bring it to them.

Also, does everything need to be removed? Thanks in advance.
removing the dashboard cover only, should take about 2 to 4 hours, depend on your skills.
not sure if i understand what you mean by "does everything need to be removed?"
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Old 01-05-2016, 09:08 AM   #2
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removing the dashboard cover only, should take about 2 to 4 hours, depend on your skills.
not sure if i understand what you mean by "does everything need to be removed?"
I did some searching and it appears that to remove the dashboard (so I can get the leather replaced), I will need to remove everything including the speedo, stereo, air bags, steering wheel, etc.

So 2 - 4 hours to remove and then another 2 - 4 hours to put back?

Thanks for this fantastic writeup!

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Old 01-05-2016, 12:00 PM   #3
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I did some searching and it appears that to remove the dashboard (so I can get the leather replaced), I will need to remove everything including the speedo, stereo, air bags, steering wheel, etc.

So 2 - 4 hours to remove and then another 2 - 4 hours to put back?

Thanks for this fantastic writeup!

John
yes. that's about it.
the whole project took me about 12 hours net, but that includes the heater core removal and the ac air box/evaporator replacement.
also taking pictures and figuring out what to do took some time.
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Cheers! If you are ever in the Bham area, I have a few beers for you
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Cheers! If you are ever in the Bham area, I have a few beers for you
Might take you on it
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Old 02-22-2017, 07:30 AM   #6
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It will have to be a few, also found your great writeup on the heater core removal. That' s next on my list.
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This is the thread that just keeps on giving 5 years strong!

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