removal of dash pad

[Crazymike187]

I am wanting to remove my cracked dash pad and I have no idea on how to remove it.

[stephen44]

heres a section from another post - searching for 'dashpad removal' worked great

this shows where it is bolted to the dash - the studs are captive in the pad - although mine fell apart as the pad was too cracked and worn

There are 8 across the back (along the windshield) and 6 across the front. In this shot you can see the holes that would need to be filled. The slots allow you to slide the pad forward a little after removing the nuts from the dashpad studs, so that it will clear the windshield when during removal.

[towtruckerfour]

They are easy to remove. I think there is like ten nuts to take off. Gently push up on the studs to clear the slots along the window. You should be able to pull it forward and get the couple along the front to come out. It shelps to remove your instrument panel too for easy access.

[fordman]

14 total nuts is what it takes . dont forget the one on the face of the dash behind the instrument cluster ashtray / radio area and the glove box.

[jp2005]

There is a whole step by step on here somewhere with pictures I can't seem to find it.

[Hemp8709]

If you are wanting to preserve it be careful taking it off. Mine stuck to the metal so, i use a metal ruler and slid it under the dash. I didn't have in mind i was keeping it but, i didn't want to destroy it either. just in case I wanted to make a mold or do something with it.