Anyone with a windshield removal DIY??

GaleForce · 06-04-2018, 11:38 AM

I would pull the dash, do the work, reinstall.

RonRizz · 06-04-2018, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by GaleForce

I would pull the dash, do the work, reinstall.

Really?? do you think it would be that much easier?
I've never done one before, but to ME that seems like a daunting task.
Bear in mind I'm over 50, Shoulder replaced, Knee replaced, round in the middle, so I don't bend and stretch like I did 20 years ago... Lol
Don't get me wrong, I'm not afraid to attempt nearly any task, and am quite mechanically inclined, so maybe I'll look into that route.

DrNumbers · 06-07-2018, 02:45 AM

If you pull the dash, you could build enclosures for your speakers and get the most out of them. I think you should do it! And you should also put together a DIY so I can do the same thing later on when I finally decide on my "final" set of mid-ranges.

GaleForce · 06-08-2018, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by RonRizz

Really?? do you think it would be that much easier?
I've never done one before, but to ME that seems like a daunting task.
Bear in mind I'm over 50, Shoulder replaced, Knee replaced, round in the middle, so I don't bend and stretch like I did 20 years ago... Lol
Don't get me wrong, I'm not afraid to attempt nearly any task, and am quite mechanically inclined, so maybe I'll look into that route.

I have had my windshield replaced... I would rather RE&RE the dash vs. the windshield.

The dash removal is fairly straight forward. Follow the FSM, you can have it removed within 2 hours... We are in similar life stages. If I can do it, you’ll be able to, too.

OxZed · 06-07-2018, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by GaleForce

I would pull the dash, do the work, reinstall.

I agree … I've pulled two dashes; it's not that hard of a job.

Hint you'll need … release the plastic pins from "under the dash" with long needle-nose pliers. You'll know what I mean when you get there.

GaleForce · 06-08-2018, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by OxZed

I agree … I've pulled two dashes; it's not that hard of a job.

Hint you'll need … release the plastic pins from "under the dash" with long needle-nose pliers. You'll know what I mean when you get there.

I assume you are talking about the pins at the windshield vents... That was the most difficult part of the entire dash removal, and it wasn’t even that difficult.

axmea? · 06-08-2018, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by GaleForce

I would pull the dash, do the work, reinstall.

From the master himself.

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DrNumbers Base Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: SoCal Posts: 71 Drives: 2016 370Z Rep Power: 9	If you pull the dash, you could build enclosures for your speakers and get the most out of them. I think you should do it! And you should also put together a DIY so I can do the same thing later on when I finally decide on my "final" set of mid-ranges.