Date:         Tue, 9 Mar 2004 15:36:37 -0800
Reply-To:     Rob Campbell <rob@PHEMP.COM>
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From:         Rob Campbell <rob@PHEMP.COM>
Subject:      dash/stereo
In-Reply-To:  <DNEFLHPPMKKCMAEKKDCCGEGECOAA.jhecht@alum.mit.edu>
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Hello-

Trying to access previous-owner installed stereo.  I want to plug into
its preamp rca jacks.  I can get a good look if I remove the ashtray,
but cant see any way to get the unit out; must be bolted from the bottom.

Am I correct in my terrible assumption that the whole dash must come
out?  I don't mind the blood, sweat, and tears, but the manual shows the
steering column must be lowered, by drilling out a shear bolt.  I don't
have any experience here, can someone fill me in on the process?  Sounds
like I probably need an experts help, but seems absurd just for some
stereo wiring...

It seems like it might be possible to access from the "trim" piece which
is under the heater/ac controls, above the stick shift.  But the screws
that hold that one in, they are under the main dash unit?

Thanks