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replacing e body dash harness? #1016227
06/19/11 12:38 PM
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Hello, is it possible to replace the dash harness on a 70 e body from under the dash? Or will I have to pull the whole dash out or apart. Just trying to plan everything out before jumping in. Thanks

Re: replacing e body dash harness? [Re: 440forPOWER] #1016228
06/19/11 12:47 PM
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its best to pull the dash and do all the work. You'll break less pieces and be able to really do a neat/clean job if you work on it while on a bench and install the whole sub-assembly in one piece.

The good news for you is that I "think" that E-Body dashes come out w/o removing the windshield (not true for 68-70 B-Bodies)

Re: replacing e body dash harness? [Re: shanker] #1016229
06/19/11 01:01 PM
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The cluster removed will give you needed access .But the advantage the E body has whole dash comes out with removing windshiled.While your in there check wiper pivot seals and maybe heater core

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I did a dash restoration (in a 1991 Chevrolet truck) last year and its really best to do this on a bench...that way you can organize the harness like it needs to be, as well as route all the wires easily.

I cant stress how much easier it was with the dash out. Although I ended up swapping the entire dash out anyhow.


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Re: replacing e body dash harness? [Re: shanker] #1016231
06/19/11 01:17 PM
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Ok, thanks. So do you have to remove the dash pad before you can take out the frame? Or is there any easier way to take it all out at once?

Re: replacing e body dash harness? [Re: 440forPOWER] #1016232
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Removing the instrument cluster without scratching up the wood decal is the hardest part. The wiring is not that hard to remove once the cluster is out. Is it an A/C car? Those are harder

Drop the column, pull the cluster, remove ashtray, radio and glovebox. There's some built in straps that are hard to reattach when re-installing, but it's not that bad either way.

Take lots of close-up pictures as you disassemble, especially of how the wiring is routed around components etc.

It will be a good time to deal with the Amp Gauge Bypass and Wiring Bulkhead Issues when you are in there.

Last edited by jbc426; 06/19/11 01:23 PM.

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Re: replacing e body dash harness? [Re: jbc426] #1016233
06/19/11 02:14 PM
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Thanks, yes it's an ac car. The bulkhead and ammeter bypass has been done. But I was thinking of having the volt meter put in so I could hook it all back up right.







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