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How do i take dash apart for new head unit

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Old 07-18-2012, 08:13 AM
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Just had new alpine installed at stereo shop. Now I've decided to put amp and subs in. Now I have to take radio back out to hook up RCA cables. Gonna try to do my self. Original install cost $90. Any pics on taking it apart?
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First take off the top part of the dash (where the daystar dash panel goes)
Then take off the bottom part (where the netting is behind the shifter)
Then remove the vents (turn them counter clockwise)
Then unscrew the dash (thinks theres 4 bolts)
Then pull the dash off (its clipped in)


This writeup will also show you how
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/jk-w...olution-40202/
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Old 07-18-2012, 08:25 AM
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Forgot to mention. Mine is a 2011 model. Does this help?
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Ah yea sorry. they changed the dash in 2010
I always forget about the dash changes in the new models
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Originally Posted by napajeep
Forgot to mention. Mine is a 2011 model. Does this help?
First, pull down and out on the piece under the steering wheel. Just clips, pull hard and even on each side. After that is off there are 2 7mm screws on the top left and right of the steering wheel. After that take out the top tray in the center of the dash, there is a screw there too. After that pull out the little storage spot in the. center under the headunit. If I'm not mistaken lightly pry on the outer edge of the shelf, there is a screw there also. For the last step you need to pull the center part of the dash off. That is all of the dash over the climate control knobs all the way over to the far left side. Put your steering wheel in the down position and pull. Easiest way is to put one hand on the top tray and the other right below the lest side tweeter. All the rest are clip so pull. Don't be afraid. It will be right but they will all release. I'm not with my jeep right now so I could be missing something. This is all from memory so I hope I'm not forgetting something. Also if you need to get the far left and right panels out just pry with a screw driver, they are just clips as well. and for the glove box, just open and push the sides inward and it will come out.

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Originally Posted by 1978cj7jk2012

First, pull down and out on the piece under the steering wheel. Just clips, pull hard and even on each side. After that is off there are 2 7mm screws on the top left and right of the steering wheel. After that take out the top tray in the center of the dash, there is a screw there too. After that pull out the little storage spot in the penis. center under the headunit. If I'm not mistaken lightly pry on the outer edge of the
Storage spot where?!?
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Originally Posted by MoreOvalteenPlz

Storage spot where?!?
Its a 2011, your 2007 won't have this..
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Originally Posted by 1978cj7jk2012

Its a 2011, your 2007 won't have this..
Gager, I'm in the same hotel room as you right now, stop shaming me out on the forum.
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Originally Posted by MoreOvalteenPlz

Gager, I'm in the same hotel room as you right now, stop shaming me out on the forum.
I'm trying to help a brotha out and your being stupid.
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Originally Posted by 1978cj7jk2012

I'm trying to help a brotha out and your being stupid.
You're right, I'll leave now.



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