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how do i remove dashboard? - '84 944
The title pretty much says it all, how do i remove the dashboard on an early 944?
I see quite a few fasteners, they look like rivets. Are these what holds the dash in? or do these rivets attach the dash cover to some type of metal framework that unscrews fron the chassis? If i have to drill out rivets, forget it! I'll leave it in. There must be a way to unscrew it. I have to fix some damaged wiring, plus i want to install an alarm with power door locks, and i figured removing the dashboard would be the easiest way to do a neat job, since anyone who has ever installed a car stereo before will know that trying to do electrical work with the dash in place and reaching through small openings to attach to wires is very difficult. Mike |
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12-06-2001, 05:42 PM
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i could be wrong, but I think you have to remove the windshield to get it out.
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PORSCHE: NOTHING EVEN COMES CLOSE Early 85 G-red 944na, S2 transmission, Ice Shark grounds, Cibie E-Code lights, turbo rear valance, 924S gauges, Turbo S full power seats, "Porsche" door handles, Enkei Wheels. 95 Infiniti G20 dark red metallic-for sale soon 87 BMW 325ic Bronzit, stock(for now) |
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12-06-2001, 06:52 PM
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Quick run-down;
Remove- Steering wheel, combination switch, instrument cluster. Glove box lid. Center console Center speaker grille Right and left A-post trims Pull off heater pipes from the end-of-the-dash vents Remove the fixing nut from the center of dash (where speaker grille was) Remove the screws from the ends of the dash Pull dash away from body, check that nothing else is connected - you will have to disconnect all of the switches. Done! Takes about 3-4 hours to remove and refit..sometimes less
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12-07-2001, 07:14 AM
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no removing of the windshield? wow thats good to hear
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PORSCHE: NOTHING EVEN COMES CLOSE Early 85 G-red 944na, S2 transmission, Ice Shark grounds, Cibie E-Code lights, turbo rear valance, 924S gauges, Turbo S full power seats, "Porsche" door handles, Enkei Wheels. 95 Infiniti G20 dark red metallic-for sale soon 87 BMW 325ic Bronzit, stock(for now) |
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12-07-2001, 08:33 AM
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Thanks Britwrench
Most of that stuff is already removed. Do you know how many screws it has holding it in? (just so i don't miss any of them, and end up bending something) Mike |
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12-07-2001, 02:15 PM
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I have a link with pictures and a lot of information on step to step directions on what do to....when I find it I'll reply to your e-mail...I actually have it saved...E-mail me at Craig002@hotmail.com and I will reply with the attach ment it is by Scott Levy. It covers Installation and Removal
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12-08-2001, 06:57 PM
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1985 Porsche 944 2.5l 8-valve inline 4cyl
