Remove Dashboard
#3
Windshield???
Dash removal process:
-Remove steering wheel (18mm nut?)
-Remove knee kick panels
-Remove entire radio unit
-Remove all 10mm bolts at mid level
-Remove vent control border & then you will see 2 more screws)
-Remove phillips screws at windshield
-Disconnect wiring harnesses @ passenger door A-pillar
-Pull dash out several inches
-Get under drivers side dash, reach up to speedo cable, & twist off.
Out comes dash.
Dash removal process:
-Remove steering wheel (18mm nut?)
-Remove knee kick panels
-Remove entire radio unit
-Remove all 10mm bolts at mid level
-Remove vent control border & then you will see 2 more screws)
-Remove phillips screws at windshield
-Disconnect wiring harnesses @ passenger door A-pillar
-Pull dash out several inches
-Get under drivers side dash, reach up to speedo cable, & twist off.
Out comes dash.
#5
Originally Posted by NismoPick
Dash removal process:
-Remove steering wheel (18mm nut?)
-Remove knee kick panels
-Remove entire radio unit
-Remove all 10mm bolts at mid level
-Remove vent control border & then you will see 2 more screws)
-Remove phillips screws at windshield
-Disconnect wiring harnesses @ passenger door A-pillar
-Pull dash out several inches
-Get under drivers side dash, reach up to speedo cable, & twist off.
Out comes dash.
#13
Originally Posted by NismoPick
Windshield???
Dash removal process:
-Remove steering wheel (18mm nut?)
-Remove knee kick panels
-Remove entire radio unit
-Remove all 10mm bolts at mid level
-Remove vent control border & then you will see 2 more screws)
-Remove phillips screws at windshield
-Disconnect wiring harnesses @ passenger door A-pillar
-Pull dash out several inches
-Get under drivers side dash, reach up to speedo cable, & twist off.
Out comes dash.
Dash removal process:
-Remove steering wheel (18mm nut?)
-Remove knee kick panels
-Remove entire radio unit
-Remove all 10mm bolts at mid level
-Remove vent control border & then you will see 2 more screws)
-Remove phillips screws at windshield
-Disconnect wiring harnesses @ passenger door A-pillar
-Pull dash out several inches
-Get under drivers side dash, reach up to speedo cable, & twist off.
Out comes dash.
#19
Thanks NismoPick...........your detailed step by step removal process
took only 7 hrs on my 1983 280zx 2+2. Including the 1/2 Hr it took
to install my External Speedometer Interface in the Digital Dash.
After reassembly, My 280zx digital dash works like new, also cleaned
the inside of the Dash's plastic cover. Now i can read every display
better.
And Yes the External Digital Speedo works as well.
I installed the logic card in a custom Aluminum case, as I did not like
the black plastic box from RadioShack.
I will post Pixs of revised Speedo later this week... I need to have the'
wheels balanced before I run Up the Speed past the 85-MPH and
Max KMPH on the Zs Display.
As I mentioned in another posting, my speedo is an Accessory Speedo
which works along with the Internal Speedometer. I did not want to
tear-up the Zs internal Micro-processor controller or devalue my Z.
I calibrate my speedo to match the Zs Display at 20-40mph/kmph,
and thats all there is to setup my speedo.
Again many thanks for the removal procedure, albiet the Steering
Wheel Nut is 22mms, and yes I removed the Glovebox, but I don't
recall it made any difference.
Terrymac
took only 7 hrs on my 1983 280zx 2+2. Including the 1/2 Hr it took
to install my External Speedometer Interface in the Digital Dash.
After reassembly, My 280zx digital dash works like new, also cleaned
the inside of the Dash's plastic cover. Now i can read every display
better.
And Yes the External Digital Speedo works as well.
I installed the logic card in a custom Aluminum case, as I did not like
the black plastic box from RadioShack.
I will post Pixs of revised Speedo later this week... I need to have the'
wheels balanced before I run Up the Speed past the 85-MPH and
Max KMPH on the Zs Display.
As I mentioned in another posting, my speedo is an Accessory Speedo
which works along with the Internal Speedometer. I did not want to
tear-up the Zs internal Micro-processor controller or devalue my Z.
I calibrate my speedo to match the Zs Display at 20-40mph/kmph,
and thats all there is to setup my speedo.
Again many thanks for the removal procedure, albiet the Steering
Wheel Nut is 22mms, and yes I removed the Glovebox, but I don't
recall it made any difference.
Terrymac
#21
Originally Posted by drftrzx
whats the best way to change the color of the dashboard?
#23
Originally Posted by NismoPick
Windshield???
Dash removal process:
-Remove steering wheel (18mm nut?)
Dash removal process:
-Remove steering wheel (18mm nut?)
I think its a 17mm.... i just put my dash back in on Thursday.... Probably coming back off on Wednesday so i can put my air conditioning back in... then back on/off to put speakers in.... add in a few more times for good measure (things always take longer than expected, not because things are difficult... its just that i can be difficult to myself)...
#25
I never tried to use that. I will next time. I pulled mine out just to replace the speakers and wow what a worthless task. I really dont listion to my sterio, I prefer the sound of my exhaust. Also something has came disconnected in the antenna. The motor still makes noises when I turn on/off the radio so I know its still working, just need to take time to check out why my antenna is not rising.