Date:         Sun, 28 Jul 2002 01:07:46 +0200
Reply-To:     tim@HARRISONLAND.CO.UK
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From:         Tim Harrison <tim@HARRISONLAND.CO.UK>
Subject:      Re: removing dash?
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van man <vannman99@YAHOO.COM> wrote on 26.07.2002, 17:57:27:
> How difficult is it to remove the entire dash on an 87
> vanagon?  I see all of the screws across the top of
> the dash, and the bolts on the sides near where the
> door closes... but before I start taking it out, I
> wanted to see if its a full on PITA.  Im tired of
> working with all wires under the dash with just the
> tach and steering wheel off... hard to reach in there.

Yes, it is a PITA, but the more often you do it the easier it becomes.
Replace the original sheer bolts on the steering column with standard
ones and it makes the job easier next time. To remove these, I cut a
grove in the bolt with a mini-grinder and used a screw driver. Worked a
treat!

First time round it took me a couple of hours to remove and re-install.
Next time 30 mins max.

Tim

>
> jg
>
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