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koukisil14
07-25-2008, 12:27 PM
Hey I tried searching on how to install a new s14 dash but couldn't find anything. Is it easy to install and an estimate of how long it will take me. I took the weekend off so I can finally put in the new dash that i bought in december. Any help would be appreciated thanks.

Akiros
07-25-2008, 12:40 PM
you're gonna need to look at the fsm to get all the screw locations.

fsm downloads:

http://www.yariksteel.ru/manual/240sx/

blueshark123
07-25-2008, 02:23 PM
i shouldnt take no longer then 1 1/2 hrs to do everything

eek
07-25-2008, 04:31 PM
Need to take out the cluster, glove box, radio, ac trim, shifter bezel, defrost vents and the side vents on the dash. Then drop the steering column. You should be able to locate the bolts. FSM will help alot. Make sure u have some safety torx for the air bag brackets.

treken2t87
07-25-2008, 04:34 PM
I just swapped my dash out with a friend. Took us about 2 hours (not very organized with parts lol). It's a pain in the ass but I was glad to have a mint dash instead of my busted, ugly one.

BoostedCoupe
07-25-2008, 06:55 PM
the whole swapping dash thing is a joke. it takes 30mins to remove and reinstall. its all straigh foward. what you remove you put back on. 4 or 5 bolts hold the whole dash in.

bigOdom1
07-25-2008, 07:10 PM
be very careful with the defrost vents

corriganjoshua
07-25-2008, 07:12 PM
be very careful with the defrost vents
Yep it feels like you barely touch those fuckers and they break I second this...I guess I didnt struggle much didnt even take an hour.:naughty:

ms!3
07-25-2008, 07:35 PM
Make sure to drop the steering column. Female dog to get that dash out with it in the way. Back when i was a lesser newb, it took me like 4 fucking hours to remove and install my newer dash. I had to stop a lot of times from being frustrated. Drop that hoe!

Import_Prophetz
07-25-2008, 07:39 PM
yea very important to drop the steering column. But the removal should take you less than 30 mins easy. because this is your first time finding all the screws might take you alittle longer. other than that, GL on your swap.

silnismo
07-25-2008, 08:46 PM
taking it out is easy, putting that fucker back in was a bitch. and yes i also broke all my vents in the process. :(