E30 Dashboard Swap

8. Miscellaneous bits ...

Disconnect the ABS computer from the right side bracket (This is on the driver's side to the left of the steering column). There is also a metal tab from the dashboard which connectes here:

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Disconnect the ABS computer from the left side bracket. Remove the bracket and two screws (these two screws hold the dashboard to the left side body) :

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Disconnect the various wiring harnesses from the cable holders in the dashboard. There are several up under the top of the dash, from the instrument panel area over to the glovebox. Try to remember how the wires are routed over the instrument panel, this area is a tight fit. Leave the vents and ducts in place.

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9. Time to remove the dash ! It will be very helpful to have an extra set of hands to help with the removal and installation.

At this point it should only be held in by clips at the A-pillars and a tab at the center just under the windshield.

You can push down the ends of the dash to free it from the A-pillars. Be careful of the metal clips, they are sharp and can scratch the trim . Once I got them loosened I covered them with masking tape. Carefully loosen the dash and look for any parts still hanging onto it.

The hard part is wiggling it loose past the steering column. I removed the old dash out the passenger side

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