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Old 10-14-2023, 09:45 AM
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Any tips on removing the dash?

So far I have the pad, center console, radio, cluster, and a few other things disconnected. All I need is that one top bolt for replacing the heater core.
After removing like 50 bolts, the dash is starting to move a little. It still feels like there's a bolt i missed somewhere underneath.
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Re: Any tips on removing the dash?

You don't really have to remove the dash
Old 10-14-2023, 06:25 PM
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Re: Any tips on removing the dash?

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You don't really have to remove the dash
From what I've seen, we need to unless the top bolt is easy to reach due to other broken pieces.
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Re: Any tips on removing the dash?

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From what I've seen, we need to unless the top bolt is easy to reach due to other broken pieces.
It may be different for Camaro VS Firebird, but I can tell you with all certainty that the dash does not need to be removed to get to that top bolt in a Firebird. Yes, you'll be working "blind", but with the right tools and a bit of dexterity I replaced mine (In my Firebird) in under 1/2 hour. Perhaps the Camaro is different, I can't say cause I've never owned a third gen Camaro.....
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Re: Any tips on removing the dash?

Camaro is the same. no need to remove dash. If you would have read a bit more of the Forum might have saved you some work.
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Re: Any tips on removing the dash?

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Camaro is the same. no need to remove dash. If you would have read a bit more of the Forum might have saved you some work.
Uh oh, someone's having a bad morning. I'm in the dash to fix some other stuff anyway.
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HaHa just having my first cup of coffee. Hope you have a good day. Edward
Old 10-15-2023, 04:39 PM
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Re: Any tips on removing the dash?

Well anyway I got it out. Part number 453102501.
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