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Dash Swap
Dash Swap
Published by romanescobar
07-23-2009
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So I am in the process of doing a dash swap...Pics will follow...since it is really impossible to find a thread with anything besides saying the the sedan dash works, I will write one up...I am nearly done. I have the dash bolted in and just finished wiring the headlights, fog lights, and just found out how to make the dimmer work. I am planning to install a 7" DVD/GPS in the upper double din area where the radio and heater normally go. I used the TI HVAC because it sits lower. I heard that you can use the ones from the sedans, but you have to switch the whole unit because of the Dual AC. Anyways, You'll need:
1) A full SEDAN dash
2)Glove Box
3)Passenger Airbag (if an OBDII dash)
4)Entire center console
5)Support bar for the Glove box
6)Support bar for over the steering wheel(not a must but makes things much easier)

The swap is really simple first thing you do is tear out the old Dash. First remove the lower trim, This is done by taking out all the screws (Phillips Head). This then exposes a on both sides bolts.









The bolt is labeled #2 & 3 in this diagram.

Second you must remove the defrost vents on top, just stick a screw driver in there and give a little pry...it'll pop out. There are three Phillips Head Screws under the vents...Remove them.

Next you want to remove the panel over the speakers...they have little hooks for the cardboard underpanel



On the driver side you have to unscrew the hood latch and take the handle off...



Then you give the plastic screw shown a quarter turn and then they pull out.



Next remove the Gauge Cluster...here is a walk through for that http://www.318ti.org/forum/showthread.php?t=17516
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By Xenocide on 07-23-2009, 02:59 AM
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Sweet!!! Been waiting for this.
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By dguzzardo22 on 07-23-2009, 03:33 AM
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please post better on how to take out the factory dash please !!!! mine wont budge !!
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By romanescobar on 07-23-2009, 04:32 PM
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Originally Posted by dguzzardo22 View Post
please post better on how to take out the factory dash please !!!! mine wont budge !!
I'll post good pics next time I work on my car
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By Shellback on 07-23-2009, 06:03 PM
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Sweet! Thank you for sharing.
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By romanescobar on 07-23-2009, 06:09 PM
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Next remove the glove box. There are some screws as well then it slides out.



Next pop out the AC switch and the clock, then there are two screws under the AC knobs. Then the face plate comes off.

it will also make it much easier to take out the dash if you remove the steering wheel...you need a

torx 25 top for a small 1/4 inch rachet

19mm socket ( i think)

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Turn the wheel so its rotated though 90 degrees

feel behind the back of the wheel for 2 small holes. In here are torx screws that are a bit fiddly to remove

afted they are loosened, and this is with the key OUT of the ingnition just to be sure-- lift the airbag out towards you , but gently to not risk pulling a wire.

Behind the airbag, you can see the orange connector for the airbag. unplug.
also the brown wire for the horn contact. unplug

once the airbag is out, take the 19mm rachet with a small extension, and using the steering lock ,undo the bolt.

After the bolt is off DO NOT lift off the wheel , as its still connected from behind to the rest of the car..

Now comes the annoying sh*t.. the covering under the steering column must come off, so you can find the orange and black conectors.. this is what conects you to the rest of the car.

they are fitted in a clip that must be rotated 45 degrees to remove. From there you can sepperate the 2 connectors and lift out the wheel.

Be careful not to peel out the slpi ring contact wires , or rotate the slip ring too much from center, or the ring cableband can snap under full lock

Then is all over

Next unscrew all the screws in the center console, and unplug all the switches and that comes out.

Next you'll probably need some help...you just need two people to lift on the dash and it should pop out...it is not easy, but with some muscle it'll pop out.

After you take the dash out you'll be left with the support bars and the airbag. There are two very long bolts under the airbag that need to be removed then unplug the orange plug connecting the airbag...next it'll slide out with a little pull.
Last edited by romanescobar; 07-23-2009 at 06:30 PM..
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By Swapped TI on 08-10-2009, 08:03 PM
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pix please...i think everyone has been waiting for this
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By Shellback on 10-29-2009, 07:12 PM
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E36 sedan dash swaps right in, no issues?
Last edited by Shellback; 10-29-2009 at 07:15 PM..
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By THAT318 on 10-29-2009, 09:46 PM
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yes shell. only sedans though.
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By tiFreak on 10-30-2009, 03:30 AM
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it also has to be one from a model with a passenger airbag, some early E36s didn't have that and another member had a lot of trouble getting that dash to fit, not to mention his car was no longer inspectable
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By THAT318 on 11-02-2009, 05:44 PM
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+1.

didnt know there was non pass. airbag models.. lol. but yea what he said :P
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By aznlonewolf135 on 11-25-2009, 06:53 PM
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The dash just "pops" out?
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By aznlonewolf135 on 12-19-2009, 01:14 AM
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and can we keep the lower trim?
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By eurohb on 01-25-2012, 12:03 AM
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update? anyone?
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