re: RE: Spider Dash

["Giller,Bruce C." <bgiller@domain.elided>]

	I have removed the dash from my '86 Spider twice now for heater fan
work.  It took me over 5 hours to remove the first time and around 4
hours the second.  You need to remove the rear console (where the
E-brake is located), the center console, the side pieces, move the A/C
equipment out of the way if you have any, and then remove the dash.  And
with removing all these pieces, you need to disconnect tons of stuff. 

	It is very helpful to have a manual that describes the steps for you
need to do them in order.  And when reassembling to remember what went where.

	Bruce

	'73 GTV - 1 hour to remove dash
	'86 Spider - 4 hours, if done before

> The dash is only held on by four bolts, so theoretically it's a
> relatively easy job to remove.  You don't need to remove the windshield,
> but depending on the year you do need to disconnect all the stuff
> attached to it, wiring, speedo cable, tach cable, heater cables, heater
> box, etc.  Two of the bolts are at the outmost forward edge, the other
> two are up back by the defroster vents.  On my 71 spider I can see them
> and touch them from underneath the dash, on a later model spider I doubt
> you can.
> 
> I have never pulled a dash, only loosened and adjusted one.  Perhaps
> others can give a detailed description, but I imagine it's pretty
> straightforward.
> 
> Cheers,
> Ian Lomax
> 71 Spider et al
> 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > Esteemed Digesters,
> > How difficult is it to remove and replace a Spider dash? Do 
> > you have to 
> > remove the windshield?
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