dashboard in a 95

[quicksilver04]

how do you remove it? Other than the rivets behind the gauge cluster and the ones on the top of the dash, are there any other types of fastners holding it down.

[userpete1037]

Could someone answer this because i would really like to know....i need to replace my dashboard in my 95 1500 as well

[wannabelow]

i dont know if its the same but in my 98 they was three screws on toop by the window, had to undoo the 2 that hold the colum up to get room to take it out and there is a tube that runs the lentgh of the dash under neath it and it is bolted to that then there are a huge amount of elec conections. it was pretty much an allday job to pull it and put it back in but befor u bolt it all back in triple check that all the elec conections r hooked back up as i foget the one for the fan and 200dollers in parts then i found it all i gota say is good luck and go buy a haines book.

ps just a tip pull the frount seats out so u have more room to drop the colum will make it a hell of a lot easier

[RyBaby42885]

I dont know if you figured this out yet, or if this is what you need...but the instrument panel removal and installation from my Chilton manual is below...

1995-96 Models

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable and disable the SIR system if equipped.
2. Remove the three relay center bolts from inside the wheel opening and set aside.
3. Disengage the cruise control harness, forward lamp harness, rear lamp harness, SIR system harness, relay center and unfasten the two screws retaining the convenience center to the cowl.
4. Disengage the antenna lead-in and unfasten the steering shaft bolt.
5. Remove the left and right hinge pillar trim panels and disconnect the brake release handle from the cable.
6. Remove the lower bolster fasteners
   1. Unsnap the bolster.
   2. Twist the brake release cable to disengage.
   3. Disengage the lap cooler hose.
7. Disconnect the reaction plate assembly and the tie bar.
8. Disengage the 8-way column connector and the 48-way connector to gain access to the lower column nuts.
9. Disconnect the shift cable (automatic transmission).
10. Remove the steering column.
11. Remove the shift levers
    1. Remove the transfer case lever by pulling straight up. 4WD models must be in 4-LO range.
    2. Manual transmission lever (if equipped).
12. Remove the left and right instrument panel bolts.
13. Remove the center support screws and the three upper instrument panel support screws.
14. Remove the instrument panel from the cowl.
15. Disconnect the parking brake release cable.
16. Tag disengage the following electrical connectors (as necessary).
    • DERM
    • HVAC
    • 22-way engine harness
    • Stoplamp switch
    • VSS calibrator module
    • Clutch or brake release switches
    • Electronic accelerator (diesel)
    • HVAC control cables (if equipped)
17. Remove the instrument panel from the vehicle.

To install:

1. Install the instrument panel in the vehicle and rest it on the lower pivot studs.
2. Connect the convenience center to the cowl and engage the lap cooler duct.
3. Connect the DERM to the center instrument panel support and fasten the nut to the steering column support.
4. Engage the parking brake cable and fasten the instrument panel pivot nuts.
5. Install the instrument panel support nuts.
6. Install the steering column and tighten the four nuts.
7. Install the 48-way connector and screw built onto the steering column.
8. Install the tie bar and tighten the fasteners.
9. Install shift cable (automatic transmission) and the accelerator electrical connector (diesel).
10. Install the knee bolster close out panel and the reaction plate. Tighten the fasteners.
11. Install the shift knobs and the lap cooler hose.
12. Engage the park brake cable and install the knee bolster trim.
13. Install the bulkhead connector.
14. Engage all the electrical connections in the engine compartment.
15. Install the instrument panel storage compartment and the steering shaft and bolt.
16. Enable the SIR system and connect the negative battery cable.

Hope that helps ya out man. Let me know if you need anything more