pulling the dash off • The Dodge Challenger Message Board

by **jimphyl** » 26 Jan 2009 4:16

Where are the fasteners and how many are there to remove the dash? I only see a few.

I'm about to replace the dash on a 70 challenger.

thanks, jim

by **Alaskan_TA** » 26 Jan 2009 5:50

I am sure you will find the images at this link usefull;

http://www.hamtramck-historical.com/Ser ... ts10.shtml

Just click on each thumbnail image to enlarge it.

by **patrick** » 26 Jan 2009 6:18

I'm not doing anything with my dash, right now but, that's some handy information. Thank's Barry.

by **Alaskan_TA** » 26 Jan 2009 6:38

My pleasure, the HH library is always open, 24-7, feel free to explore it & read all you like;

http://www.hamtramck-historical.com/library.shtml

Seeing people use it helps keeps the spirits of the HH volunteer staff up, scanning is often a thankless job & very time consuming. :nod:

by **dave-r** » 26 Jan 2009 9:11

It's a fantastic resource Barry. I have been keeping an eye on it since you started it. :wink:

by **Goldenblack440** » 26 Jan 2009 13:55

Re your dash pad, crashpad - well the term they use in the manual is Trim Pad and it is a PAIN to remove and replace. I have done both my Challengers. There are 13 fasteners. From memory 5 screws (2 on the sides next to doors) and 3 up around the instrument light bar. All the rest are those speed nuts that are prone to failure after using several times so you have to be very careful with them. You have to be a contortionist to get your head up under there with a lead light or good torch and track them down. There are a few right at the front around the glove box and the ashtray, also some up around the demister ducts. The manual shows where they are. I only have 71 manual- the 70 is slightly different i think. Let me know if you want a blown up pic of the PDF 71 Challenger Trimpad.

by **jimphyl** » 26 Jan 2009 23:08

I feel like I know where to start. Thanks for all the help and the great resource. I'll let you know how it goes, but I won't start till a new motor is installed which I'm doing now when time allows.

Thanks, JIM

by **dave-r** » 27 Jan 2009 9:20

I found it easier to remove the whole dash to work on. Just 4 screws in the air vents and two bolts that it piviots back on at the sides.

But then again, I was installing new wiring so I could cut all the old stuff out. That made removal of the whole dash real easy.

Once out it is out and on the bench you can see all the nuts holding the pad on and access to them is much improved.

by **Goldenblack440** » 27 Jan 2009 15:51

Now thats a great idea - lateral thinking! Why didn't i think of that. All my instruments were out so the wiring harness could have been pushed forward. Oh well, its a lot easier the second time around anyway.