Anyone pulled thier dash apart?

The Assassin · Sep 20, 2010

So, over the Winter I want to smooth, glass and paint my dash (among some additions). Has anyone ever pulled their 3rd gen dash apart? Anything I need to know before I start pulling crap apart?

AF_Hemi · Sep 20, 2010

its pretty straight forward. LOTS of clips. not many screws hold it all together

The Assassin · Sep 20, 2010

Gotcha...I need to get a Chilton book one of these days.

AF_Hemi · Sep 20, 2010

i pulled mine apart without anything. just dont go to town tuggin on it and you wont break anything.

OklaHemi · Sep 20, 2010

yeah a phillips or a 7mm socket will do most of the screw removal the just pull. if it doesnt come right out double check for hidden screws and pull harder

AParrette · Sep 21, 2010

Dash Removal - South East Mopars Forum

Mega-Hemi · Sep 21, 2010

Just remember to start from the lowest point (cup holder) and work your way up.

cheapbeater · Sep 21, 2010

i hate those fucken clips they put in these things!

Bigtman07 · Sep 21, 2010

I second the clips being a PITA!!! I hate those things.

AF_Hemi · Sep 21, 2010

personally, i love them. i think they make installation/removal much easier. I'm really impressed with the interiors of these dodges. Chevy interiors like to rattle over time. I've never heard a rattle out of the Dodge interior

Shiloh 24 · Sep 21, 2010

AF_Hemi said:
personally, i love them. i think they make installation/removal much easier. I'm really impressed with the interiors of these dodges. Chevy interiors like to rattle over time. I've never heard a rattle out of the Dodge interior

^^^^ +1 my friends Cheby rattles like a ****, it was even worse when he had a sub. Plus I think the total install for my headunit was like 15 minutes total including the wiring of the HU plug to the adapter harness, so the clips make for quick work.

lilfroger · Sep 21, 2010

The Assassin said:
Gotcha...I need to get a Chilton book one of these days.

You might want to download this before you grab the Chilton....

Download PDF Dodge Ram 2006 Service Manual - Includes SRT-10 and Diesel | PDFTown.com

Install a rar decoder first.

RubberFrog · Sep 21, 2010

I'll give you a hand Dan. I've had most of my dash off a few times.

Trupiano · Sep 21, 2010

Wait... you wanna what? What's Smooth, glass and paint?

AParrette · Sep 21, 2010

Trupiano said:
Wait... you wanna what? What's Smooth, glass and paint?

fiberglass, sand and paint?
sounds pretty straight forward to me. but i've do glass work before

Trupiano · Sep 21, 2010

oh ok, didn't think of fiberglass. That seems like a pretty extensive project. Make a do-it-yourself if you do. I'd like to see how that process works.

truckin151 · Sep 21, 2010

Just be sure you put it all back together right, I pulled the dash when I did a install a while back and had a rattle coming from a wire connector that wasn't put back in the right spot.

The Assassin · Sep 21, 2010

lilfroger said:
You might want to download this before you grab the Chilton....

Download PDF Dodge Ram 2006 Service Manual - Includes SRT-10 and Diesel | PDFTown.com

Install a rar decoder first.

PM'd ya back...thanks!

RubberFrog said:
I'll give you a hand Dan. I've had most of my dash off a few times.

Cool, thaks George!

Trupiano said:
Wait... you wanna what? What's Smooth, glass and paint?

Yes, smooth it, fill it, prime it, and paint it.

AParrette said:
fiberglass, sand and paint?
sounds pretty straight forward to me. but i've do glass work before

I want to glass in some speakers, do the door panels, and perhaps and Ipad.

Trupiano said:
oh ok, didn't think of fiberglass. That seems like a pretty extensive project. Make a do-it-yourself if you do. I'd like to see how that process works.

It's going to be. I am however done with the truck show wise till June. i have 4 major projects to get done!

truckin151 said:
Just be sure you put it all back together right, I pulled the dash when I did a install a while back and had a rattle coming from a wire connector that wasn't put back in the right spot.

Yea, seems I always end up with extra parts lol

Marx · Sep 22, 2010

ya i love how the dash comes apart quick except for the easy access steering column flap

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