Cutlass dashboard

[83cutlass3]

I got a 83 cutlass and i want to fiberglass the dash but im havin a hard time getting it out. I got all the screws and bolts out but i cant get behind the wheel to unplug the wires so i can take the whole dash out what do i do

 

[papabearxl]

Welcome, first of all.
Second, I don't know exactly what to tell you, since I haven't done this job before, but I do know the wiring harness plugs in down on the left (driver side) of the firewall inside, and connects to the harness thru it, to the outside.
Someone with more experience WILL chime in, as there are many knowledgable, helpful people here.
Enjoy your stay, keep us updated, and upload some pics! We all love pics.... 😀

 

[88hurstolds]

Do a quick search on this site, there are several detailed writups...

 

[83cutlass3]

ok thank you both

 

[kuruption109]

utlass dashes are a MOTHAFer to get out

 

[papabearxl]

utlass dashes are a MOTHAFer to get out

Don't beat around the bush, just tell us what you really think. LOL

 

[kuruption109]

utlass dashes are a MOTHAFer to get out

Don't beat around the bush, just tell us what you really think. LOL

 

[FE3X CLONE]

You need to remove a 7mm screw on the engine bay side of the fuse block wiring harness as well as two small screws from the inside that hold the fuse block to the firewall.

Once all that is removed the wiring harness will be free except for a few possible grounds here or there. Not really difficult. I've had mine in and out about a dozen times.

The biggest thing to watch out for is cracking the dash. The foam gets pretty brittle after being in the sun for so many years.

 

[83cutlass3]

thanks alot fe3x i didnt know that imma try that in the morning

 

[88hurstolds]

It's actually a 1/4" bolt, weird huh...
Just did mine two weeks ago.

Found my writeup:

viewtopic.php?f=10&t=14660&p=106721&hilit=Dash#p106721