Dash Pad swap..

[-=Jeff=-]

now I know why it was not fitting right around the Defrost vent..

The squares in the circled area are suppose to be a small screw hole only.. LOL

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-054RkKnihgM/UZYutJEuHWI/AAAAAAAAD2s/MEoqqika9ts/s800/Missingmount1.jpg

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-ALz4lBeV50s/UZYutGPxKaI/AAAAAAAAD2o/Q1mKkzHmJGY/s800/Missingmount2.jpg

Bad Carpet Dye job done before I got the car..
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-0NcDBvJecPU/UZYjd2pqY_I/AAAAAAAAD2I/PffnfIJmzt0/s800/IMG_20130516_224841_080.jpg

Couple pieces getting prepared to be installed

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-WFeqE5TlizU/UYcmNv7ZhGI/AAAAAAAADzQ/hYHBo2OwA-E/s800/IMG_20130505_211705_005.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-U6h7by3rlUg/UYHIloiTcJI/AAAAAAAADyk/F7QIAiAs53k/s800/IMG_20130501_204432_772.jpg

[-=Jeff=-]

Old dash did not fit right around the defrost vent..
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-O4Txcyv25GQ/UZb53z5Gd2I/AAAAAAAAD4g/KSZqqBPU5AI/s1280/IMG_20130325_201844_102.jpg

Better fit and a hidden GPS antenna now:
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-O0_PdC-R7qI/UZb5lo-M6XI/AAAAAAAAD34/Mvv5iC6V-wU/s1280/IMG_20130517_212018_594.jpg

New Hush panel on Driver side.
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-qbiTcWWJ-g4/UZb5wZWEu7I/AAAAAAAAD4I/Nek5dvVnIQo/s1440/IMG_20130517_223424_316.jpg

New pass side carpet on Dash:
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-JXtbYNuh6YY/UZb50w4CHqI/AAAAAAAAD4Y/x7gL0WWWYmA/s1440/IMG_20130517_223352_796.jpg

[-=Jeff=-]

Done.. it is a bit better but unfortunately not perfect

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-BMIyyND4ttk/UZhDyKmUIII/AAAAAAAAD4w/jlXrn7wGYBc/s1024/IMG_20130518_221106_237.jpg

[nelson007]

Hello Jeff,
Did you have to remove your dashpad? If so can you tell me how to remove it. I have to remove mine and having problem finding all the fasteners holding it to the frame.
Thanks,
Nelson 007

[-=Jeff=-]

to remove.. need to remove:
Pass side trim around Fuse panel
Lower hush panels
Driver side panel against door
Headlight switch
Cluster bezel
all 3 vents
Console and radio bezel
Defrost vent
Glovebox and lid

Dash pad has screws by the center vent, 2 at the defrost vent, 2 above the Cluster

With the vents removed the dash should pull out, it is a bit tight as there are 4 clips along the windshield edge holding it in to the car

[nelson007]

Jeff thanks a million,
I will give it a try tomorrow,and let you know how it turns out.
Have a good evening,
Nelson