I have given up hoping it would become a recall based on a safety stand point ( airbag propelling bits of plastic like bullets ) and I have decided I would have to replace it myself . Can anyone who has done it give any hints or tips on how to make this go smoothly ?
Thanks

 

Many of tips, ideas and solutions....just use the search function and I'm sure you'll find good info.

 

LMC is a great source for a new dash. I replaced mine through them.
Two things you should also get at the same time are the the re-enforcement washers and the plastic blocks that are on the firewall where the dash screws in to.
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I haven't found a good souce for the anchor nut. I made my own

But this might work
Chrysler Cowl Screen Nut #8 Screw Size

First unbolt the steering column, then remove all the screws by the windshield into the firewall, then there is a bolt on each side of the dash(by the Ebrake pedal) and the pivot in the center of the dash now the whole thing will tilt forward. Then you have to play contortionist to remove the screws that hold the dash to some supports, They are facing backwards and just under the front lip of the dash. Mine were simple since the only pieces that were still on the truck were where the screws held them in.

 

actually just watched car fix where they showed this. you need to drop the pass. side air bag. there are 4 bolts behind that. and also the say u need to drop the steering column because there are screws that are facing backwards from the very front by the windshield, so after droping the steering column the whole dash will roll forward to let u access these bolts..


Also don't forget to discount batterys when screwing with the airbag. wouldn't want that to go off.

 

Thanks for the replies guys . Not quite ready yet , just making a game plan and need to know what I`m up against .

 

Im in the middle of dash replacement and have found my nylon anchors on firewall are cracked and can't find any??any help would b greatly appreciated!! Thanks so much

 

Seems like I saw those somewhere .. Maybe LMC or it may have been Geno`s Garage . It may have even been in a post I read somewhere , so I guess I`m not much help . Sorry

 

Wow just reread thread and realized vadslram made a suggestion on this? I couldn't find the exact size of that one but ordered some anyway.I will let you know if they work in meantime im still searching!Thanks

 

just got the nylon gommet nut previously mentioned and no go!wa to small. I cant believe something so simple is holding me up?? any help or suggestions will be greatly appreciated!Thanks

 

Went to dealer in Richmond today and they hooked me up!part #6504485! All parts guys are not created equal!!!

 

a very true statement.