Taking out the upper dash pad?

themonkeystail · Jun 8, 2015

I'm trying to replace the dash pad on my '99 Sedan LX 4-cyl, but having a bit of trouble figuring out where it's held down. I'm talking about the large part of the dash exposed to the light of the windshield (#5 in this diagram (http://www.hondapartsnow.com/parts-list/1999-honda-accord-4dr_ex-ul-kl-4at/instrument-panel.html). Seems like I'll have to basically take apart most of the dash to get it out. Is there generally a resource for figuring out stuff like this?

RedRyder · Jun 8, 2015

I think there may be threads posted by brad2274, FNCONE, or tknightt that might have photos since these guys all swapped their dash's. Not sure how specific they got though...

Long shot but maybe there is a video on YouTube?

themonkeystail · Jun 9, 2015

RedRyder said:
I think there may be threads posted by brad2274, FNCONE, or tknightt that might have photos since these guys all swapped their dash's. Not sure how specific they got though...

Long shot but maybe there is a video on YouTube?

Nah, looked on youtube for ages. I'll check out those threads. Thanks!

lashlee · Jun 10, 2015

I've got a spare dash in my attic since I cut the top of mine for my 3" Dyn's but if I remember correctly the upper and lower sections are held together by a number of screws that are mostly accessed once the entire dash has been removed.

themonkeystail · Jun 12, 2015

lashlee said:
I've got a spare dash in my attic since I cut the top of mine for my 3" Dyn's but if I remember correctly the upper and lower sections are held together by a number of screws that are mostly accessed once the entire dash has been removed.

Good to know. I think my approach will be to wait for a weekend when I have absolutely nothing going on and then just start taking things apart piece by piece until it's obvious how it all fits together.

RedRyder · Jun 15, 2015

If you decide to take photos to document the process for a DIY, I'm sure it would help a lot of people out. Good luck!

FNCONE · Jun 15, 2015

Follow This. I never tried separating the 2 pieces apart.
It can be done in a day. (But I did have practice in the junk yard I've done it like 6 times lol.)
Definitely give your self time.
LABEL several ziploc bags. (ig. Left Screws Right Screws Center Screws) because it gets real messy real quick

themonkeystail · Jun 27, 2015

FNCONE said:
Follow This. I never tried separating the 2 pieces apart.
It can be done in a day. (But I did have practice in the junk yard I've done it like 6 times lol.)
Definitely give your self time.
LABEL several ziploc bags. (ig. Left Screws Right Screws Center Screws) because it gets real messy real quick

This is awesome. Exactly what I was looking for. Thank you.

I'll definitely be using the ziplocks, and taking pictures along the way for reference. Maybe I can make a guide of sorts and post it here for anyone looking to do this in the future since I'll be taking all the pictures anyway.