Posted by Sam Mangano on August 10, 1998 at 23:19:07:
In Reply to: Need a Dash Pad, also, how to remove? posted by Pegasus on August 10, 1998 at 16:16:26:
Removing a dash pad from a Maverick is a real pain. It's held on by 6 nuts and 2 screws that go in from behind the dash itself. To remove it you must first remove your glovebox and lower plastic panel that strecthes the length of the dash, the ductwork that feeds your vents, the gauge cluster, and the heat / A/C controls. It might also be helpful to remove the ashtray as well. After the gauge cluster is out, you'll be able to see the first 2 or 3 nuts holding the dash pad. They're the easy ones. The ones on the passenger side are harder to see - you'll have to reach your arm up there from below (that's why you have to remove the glovebox etc.) in line with the others and try to feel them. After you get all the nuts, there is one screw in each end of the pad (also behind). You should be able to see the one on the drivers side after you remove the heater controls. The one on the passenger side is in the same place, but harder to get a screwdriver on because you can't see it. Also, don't be surprised if all the nuts aren't there. I've removed several, and sometimes they came from the factory with 1 or more missing! Once you do it, you'll never forget how, but the first time is a bear... Good luck!
Sam
: Anyone have a dark blue dash-pad for a 76 two door Maverick?
: Also, any ideas on how to get the old dash pad off?
: Thanks in advance, this board is great!
: Pegasus