How to take the dashboard plastic piece off?

$400? wow. When things get "whacky" with the guages, replace your ignition switch. NOT the switch your key goes into, it's located on the bottom of the steering column. Need to remove the plastic skirt that coveres the steering wheel column.

If it has a speed sensor it is mounted in the side of the transmission where the speedo cable would have been.

Needs a lot of free time, lots of thinking, cause u have to remove the under dash covers, but not impossible or tech skills needed, me and my dad just took it out, and waiting to get a replacement, its right at the middle behind the ashtray, must take out all covers below the dashboard, also u need to unscrew the lower part of the dashboard in order to access screws for things under it, then, remove a black box where the condenser is located, and one screw to remove two tubs of it, and under the hood, same spot, two pipes have to be removed FIRST, BE CAREFUL and big bucket ready since radiator water will be coming out trough those pipes , lots of patience, and good luck

its not easy...

first you have to take out the center section with the radio:
Remove the shift knob and pop out the shifter surround.
Remove the ash tray
Remove the HVAC knobs
Unscrew all visible screws from removing above items
There are also two screws up above the HVAC controls

next step is to remove the radio, equalizer (if equipped), and any other options that you have in that area. All of them are held in with screws.

then remove the steering surround and all the pieces under the dash pad. They are all screwed on and are self explainatory. Also, remove the glovebox inner plactic piece. In order to get the big piece out that goes around the stereo surround you have to take out the arm rest piece. there are two screws inside it, as well as two under the plastic piece infront of the arm rest goes.

Remove the steering wheel by poping off the horn button with a screw driver and use a 21mm socket to take off the nut. grab the wheel at 9' and 3' o'clock and wiggle out, it will come off.

if you look right under the windshield there are three little caps, pop thoes off with a screw driver and take out the three screws under them, that metal piece under the windshield will come off.

there are two bolts on each side of the dash that were under the flat little plastic pieces you should of removed. take out these four bolts.

there are three bolts under the metal trim piece under the winshield take these out.

there are two bolts just above the floor bolting the dash frame to the bracked on the floor. remove these

remove the gauge cluster from the dash, two screws to remvoe the cluster surround.

I believe there are three screws in the gauge cluster its self, (note: if you un hook the speedometer cable from the transmission, it is much much easier to get the gauge cluster out. its next to impossible if you dont.) carefully pull out the gauge cluster and un hook all the electrical connections.

you are ready to pull out the dash, frame and all. there are two plugs on the driverside/middle that once unplugged will let you pull the whole dash out. unplug these. Have a buddy help pull it out and also watch for any wires you missed or if anything is catching.

It also helps to remove the seats (4 bolts each) but its not necessary.

hope this helps, i havent done this in a year, this is all from memory. If i forgot anything, it should be self explanatory. If it needs to be removed, remove it :)

rate my answer, this took awhile!

There is a fuse array at the front right area of the engine compartment located under a black plastic piece. The stability bar must be removed to make access easier. Also, the is a fuse array in the trunk on the left side wall - you can't miss it. Hope this helps!

Look on the driver side and locate the button for adjusting the front headlight(height adjustment control for headlights). Underneath that button somewhere is a plastic screw. Another hint that straight down below this screw there is a small lower dashboard box to keep your stuff. Turn this screw to 90 degree and then pull out this piece of dashboard cover (and your small dashboard box comes out too). There you can find the OBD connector.

disconect spedo cable from trans under the truck a plastic tip will sticking out of the cable take a cordless power drill and tighten it to tip of the spedo cable have a friend watch watwc the dash then hit the triggerof the drill make sure you have cable spinning in the right direction.if speedometer works cable and dash are good that means plastic gear at the end of cable goinging into trans is no good. good luck

He shouldn't have to. The heater core is on the passenger side, and should be accessable from under the dash. May have to remove glove box.

Drain the coolant. Remove the dashboard first, then a bunch of air ducts, then the heater core cover. Remove the heater hoses in the rear of the motor, and finally the heater core.

You should have screws under the dashboard under the radio. Unscrew them, and then you should have access to be able to pull it out. You will probably need a standard screwdriver in order to be able to pull the security tabs up to pull the radio all the way out. You should check with your local car parts/audio store for exact instructions.