[DeTomaso] Dash Removal

[Jack Donahue]

Mike
Been contemplating the same thing as Ian, but a little intimidated. I printed out what you wrote to Ian, and would appreciate the PDF article to look over. I have a two-pod dash. Just yesterday I removed my heater hoses from water pump to "under" the car. 
Jack

On May 18, 2013, at 8:46 AM, Ian Hannington wrote:

> Wow, that will certainly help me.
> THANKS!
> Ian
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Mike Thomas [mailto:mbefthomas at comcast.net] 
> Sent: Saturday, May 18, 2013 11:20 AM
> To: 'Ian Hannington'; detomaso at poca.com
> Subject: RE: [DeTomaso] Dash Removal
> 
> Ian, the attached was sent to me by Rob Dumoulin for removing a two pod dash
> (likely won't post to the forum).  I have just pulled my single pod dash,
> and it is much easier than this appears to have been.  You will have to undo
> the molex connector as described on the first page after drop the steering
> column.
> 
> In brief sequence to augment the PDF attachment:
> - Remove the steering wheel
> - Drop the steering column after disconnecting the appropriate wires and
> marking on a diagram
> - Left to right, remove/disconnect wiper and washer switch, disconnect red
> connector block for the e-flasher, remove speedo and tack (big difference
> from two pod dash is that wires are all done on connector blocks for each),
> so undo undo knurled nuts holding the brackets for each, slip out of the
> dash, undo the speedo cable and connector blocks, and you're done.  If your
> car is early enough not have the blocks, you'll need to be sure to mark on a
> copy of the diagrams included in the above PDF where everything goes.
> Follow the PDF for undoing the trip odometer cable from the dash (do not
> take off the speedo).
> - Disconnect/remove other switches and indicator lights from the dash,
> marking all to aid in replacement
> - Disconnect the two fasteners connecting the dash to the center stack
> console
> - Remove the glove box (open the box, and you'll find a large bolt on either
> side at the back where they pivot)
> - Remove the four screws attaching the lower edge of the dash to the
> interior frame (one on either side of the steering column, one at either
> outer corner)
> - Open both doors wide, and look between the side of the dash panel and the
> door post, and you'll see a large slotted screw head on each side (why they
> used a single slot screw instead of a phillips or Allen head is beyond me).
> These are two very long slender nuts that cinch down the outside ends of the
> dash.  Remove these.
> - At this point, you should be able to pull the dash back and out.  You will
> need to stop and disconnect the four wires to the courtesy lights over the
> gage panel.
> AND YOU'RE DONE!
> 
> Big difference I found from the two-pod was block connectors for speedo,
> tach and e-flasher, and no shims to worry about.
> 
> Good luck.  Give me a call if you get stuck.
> Mike Thomas
> 206-795-3302
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: detomaso-bounces at poca.com [mailto:detomaso-bounces at poca.com] On Behalf
> Of Ian Hannington
> Sent: Saturday, May 18, 2013 6:20 AM
> To: detomaso at poca.com
> Subject: [DeTomaso] Dash Removal
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Guys,
> 
> I have a leak in my heater core and need to get it out for repair or
> replacement. I have never pulled the dash before, so I am looking for any
> tips or advice before getting to work on it. I have a single pod dash and I
> do have a Technical Information Manual describing the procedure. Also any
> advice on removing the heater core itself would be appreciated. I do have
> shutoffs in the engine bay for the hot water lines, so that should make
> things a bit easier.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Ian
> 
> 
> 
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