- Jun 5, 2012
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Interior dash changed
- Thread starter Joey71
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TexazReece
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- Dec 4, 2011
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- Jun 5, 2012
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TexazReece said:
It's real easy, it's harder to find the damn thing than to change it. I have been doing little by little started in March and only have the two front seats left to change. Went from grey and cloth to SS and leather and I can't understand how someone would get these trucks without leather. I'm just a fan of the TB and wanted a toy to play with so I bought this one cheap.
Why the paper above the ac vent? Did a little rattle develop? Was it mandatory to remove the steering wheel or was that change cosmetic? If I ever remove my dash, I would contemplate changing the recirc actuator just for the heck of it.
Joey71 said:
Agreed, that's the beauty of used cars. You get all the expensive options for free with a little negotiating.
marinegrunt
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- Oct 13, 2012
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I just purchased an 2003 Sierra a few months ago. The grab bar on the passenger side dash has some damage to it. Can this piece be replaced by itself or does the whole dash have to to be replaced. Now for the next question. Where in the heck did you find the new dash? I've looked around but to to avail. Any suggestions on where to find one?
By the way, your dash looks great!
By the way, your dash looks great!
marinegrunt
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- Oct 13, 2012
- 110
I've seen on some other sites on the web where people have removed their dash and did a custom paint job. I've considered trying this. When I bought my Sierra there were some small chunks taken out of the grab bar. I filled them in with spray foam and then used a vinyl repair kit to bring the repair flush. It actually turned out decent. I just can't seem to get the paint to match. I even had a paint place try and mix it up but they can't adjust the paint to the original faded color. I've contemplated just pulling the whole dash and painting the whole thing. I know our dashes aren't exactly the same but I'm sure the removal is somewhat similar. Are there any hidden screws I need to look for or is it mainly held in by plastic and metal tabs? It tips for removal? Any advice is appreciated!
- Jun 5, 2012
- 171
marinegrunt said:
I had to take cluster, radio, hvac controls out and steering wheel off too. Screw behind cluster and screws behind radio and hvac. Also behind glove box then that's when steering wheel needs to be off to be able to get dash out easy. Just don't be scared..and dig in screw by screw you'll see it's easy..that was the first one I did and my new dash is probably better then the oem..lol