I'm looking for information or advice on removing a dash.

 

I recently replaced the top of my dash. It took me and a friend about 3 hours to complete. I'm not sure it can be done without two people. Be patient and don't force anything. The older plastics are brittle and expensive. There are several good threads on this subject. Some including pictures. I used this post as well as the factory service manual. http://https://www.dieseltruckresour...t=dash+removal

If link doesn't work search "dash install" and look for post by scottsjeep...
good luck

 

Agreed with the above post. I did mine and what I suggest is go ahead and replace a/c evap and heater core while you're in there and buy the plastic clips that the dash screws to at the top. I broke 3 of mine and the truck was down for 3 days waiting on these parts. Also, I did mine myself and it wasn't too bad. It only took me 4 beers (3 hrs.)

 

I found this someplace. I'm planning on replacing mine this summer. I got my replacement dash from the junkyard. I'm not sure about disconnecting the passenger airbag as it was already disconnected and out. Once you rotate the dash back towards the seat, look in thru the windshield, to find the screw locations under the dash you need to remove. Can't remember for sure but I think there were about 8. The later model 2nd gens are easier than the early ones. Less screws. Most of the ducting comes out with the top cover. You also need to change the serial number over to the new dahsh top cover. Hope the writeup helps.

 

Unhook Battery
Remove SRS module on floor.
Remove panel under steer column.
Remove steer column nuts and drop column.
unplug steer column wires and shift cable on auto
unplug all the plugs at firewall above left foot(one has bolt)
disconnect brake light switch
unplug 2 plugs right lower dash and antenna cable
unscrew bolt on ground wires just above and to right of parking brake lever.
remove hood latch and crossbar.
remove 5 screws at top of dash.
gently pull dash toward you till you can disconnect heatre cable.
turn the bolts at lower dash on each side into kick plates out about 5 turns.
Grasp dash and pull up and out then take out through pass door.

Can be done in 20 minutes

 

Just wanted to say that your instructions are helpful and I appreciate it ... but there's NO WAY this job can be done in 20 minutes, even if you've done it a dozen times before.

 

Agreed, I have done that job a dozen times and I would NOT call it a 20 minute project.