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JCWagar



Joined: 19 Mar 2011
Posts: 73
Location: Newport

PostPosted: Mon Mar 11, 2013 6:48 pm    Post subject: Dash removal... Reply with quote

Since this area seems a little slow please allow me to post a topic that I have thought of for quite awhile but...well. am afraid of...
How should one go about removing the dash to replace/repair a broken speaker and to install a new radio?
Is it easy to do?
What should I be most cautious about?
Is it better left in the hands of the more practiced?
Any direction would be appreciated...
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Ecotec Baja



Joined: 24 Jun 2012
Posts: 10
Location: Spirit Lake

PostPosted: Tue Mar 12, 2013 8:25 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

If it is a Beetle, you don't have to remove the dashpad to work on the speaker or the radio.
You can get to both of them from under the hood.
You will have to remove the fresh air box to get to the radio. 3 screws on top and a 6mm nut on bottom.
Tim
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JCWagar



Joined: 19 Mar 2011
Posts: 73
Location: Newport

PostPosted: Tue Mar 12, 2013 12:33 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thank you Tim, I should have clarified that I have a 71 Bay Bus.
I forget to be specific when posting. My goof.
Thanks again.
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sandals



Joined: 27 Oct 2008
Posts: 401
Location: Sandpoint, I Don't Know

PostPosted: Wed Mar 13, 2013 7:16 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I have the dash torn out of my 70 right now. I replaced the rusted windshield bottom lip with a used section (With Eric's help). I am now at the paint stage, and will be reinstalling the windshield and dash in the next few days. If you want to see what it all looks like when torn apart, come on over.

That said, I am not sure that you can actually remove the dash without pulling the windshield out. The screws at the base of the windshield seal might be a little tricky to get out. But, I don't think you have to remove the dash to R&R the speaker and the radio. You can remove the glove box liner for more access to them.
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JCWagar



Joined: 19 Mar 2011
Posts: 73
Location: Newport

PostPosted: Thu Mar 14, 2013 6:48 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thank you Corey. I am leaving for Seattle tomorrow and back on Sunday late, if the dash is still under repair Monday or later I can come look, if not then I learned a great idea about access through the glove box; something a rookie like me would not have considered.
I appreciate the generous offer.
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sandals



Joined: 27 Oct 2008
Posts: 401
Location: Sandpoint, I Don't Know

PostPosted: Fri Mar 15, 2013 1:34 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I plan to install the windshield this weekend, but I may not get to it. Might not happen until nest Tuesday or Wednesday. Let me know when you get back in to town.
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JCWagar



Joined: 19 Mar 2011
Posts: 73
Location: Newport

PostPosted: Fri Mar 15, 2013 1:41 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

It's all fine.if you get to it you do. Regardless I'll let you know when I'm bacj. Enjoy the weekend and thanks.
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