I've been asked to replace the standard dash fascia on a '99 convertible with an OEM wooden version. from a breakers. Can anyone tell me if this is a real PITA or an easy job?
TIA
Steve
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16 years ago
Fitting a "Wood" Dash
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16 years ago
It is a little time consuming. Figure two to four hours the first time. You need to remove the radio and SID, remove a couple panels under the dash, then 10 (AFAIR) screws holding the dash in place. easy from there. I recommend getting a Haynes manual to help locate the 10 screws.
A couple hints:
- disconnect the battery or I can almost guarantee a trip to a dealer to have a Tech II unit reset the SRS light
- Use small wire ties and wire the little grills in the heating vents together with the cross bars so they don't come apart (the cross bars are a "+" shape that crosses at the center of the control knob in each vent).
- Put the old SID unit back in.
- I forget if the radio code situation switched in '99, but you may need to have the code handy to reset the radio if you disconnect the battery. If you don't have it, the dealer can look it up if you have the VIN.