Dash Bezel removal
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Dash Bezel removal
So I have been searching the threads, cant really find the answer I have been looking for.
On the bottom of the dash bezel is there any clips or hooks that hold the bottom intact???
I know the top has screws just wondering before I destroy it....
TIA
On the bottom of the dash bezel is there any clips or hooks that hold the bottom intact???
I know the top has screws just wondering before I destroy it....
TIA
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From: Big Sky MT
The dash is held by screws in the top lip of the bezel and one screw by the washer switch. The headlight switch has a little button on the top that you push down and pull the stem out. The wiper switch has a clip that you pull towards you to remove. The bottom of the bezel has a plastic tab that just pulls out when everything is out. If you are pulling hard something is not right stop & look for something not taken off.
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It has been here the whole time.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post14880899
X2 on all the screws and then for the exact answer to your question, there is the plastic tab 2" or 3" wide right above the steering column, that is in a slot.
You have to remove all the other stuff, then tilt towards you and lift up on the bezel to get the tab out of the slot.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post14880899
X2 on all the screws and then for the exact answer to your question, there is the plastic tab 2" or 3" wide right above the steering column, that is in a slot.
You have to remove all the other stuff, then tilt towards you and lift up on the bezel to get the tab out of the slot.
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Dash bezel removal is first: Disconnect the battery, and reach up under the dash find the release button on the headlight switch. Push the button and pull the **** and shaft out as one piece. If you can not find it rear on….
Then remove the 5 screws first. Far left between the headlight/wiper *****, there are 2 screws, 1 between the *****, and 1 above it, going in straight up. Moving right there are 2 more screws. 1 in the middle, 1 far right, both pointing straight up. Heater control section there is 1 screw pointing straight up.
Heater controls are in behind the dash plastic, they stay where they are,but you will slide/squeeze the levers out of way to prevent them from hooking on the dash bezel.
To remove the wiper **** it has a release clip on its shaft that you can put pressure on with small flat tip screwdriver in the tiny slot, press and release and slide the **** off.
Radio may be behind or in front the dash bezel, depending on how previouso wner (P.O.) installed it. If its factory or shaft style, pull the ***** off the radio and you will see shallow nuts on the shafts. Clean the shaft threads with elec cleaner and small brush, because the shafts will strip VERY easily, use a deep set socket on them. Once the nuts are removed, there should be a plastic or metal radio plate to remove. Behind that are 2 more screws holding dash bezel to a metal bracket. But not always…
Okay, under the 3 sections that you see the gauges in, under the middle one there is a plastic tab from the dash bezel that is tucked behind the metal part of the dash. You can see the metal cut out area for it, when the headlight ****/shaft is pulled out or removed all together you can pull up on the plastic dash bezel to get the plastic tab outof the slot.
If you could not find the headlight ****/shaft release button earlier. With all screws out of dash and radio loose, you should be able to tilt it forward and see the headlight switch directly behind where the headlight **** is. So with the shaft pulled out like the headlights are on, you tilt the plastic dash bezel forward to get your hand above the switch and feel for a metal button to press and hold to release the headlight shaft from the headlight switch. **** and shaft will slide out as one piece with the button held down.
Cluster assembly is mounted with 4 screws, once they are out, CAREFULLY pull fwd on the assembly just a little. You need it fwd just enough to geta hand on the speedo cable white plastic connector. If you can not get it fwd enough, push yourself some slack in the cable from the eng compartment.
Then using your hand (best idea) or a small pair of pliers CAREFULLY squeeze the white clip till the cable comes out of the cluster (the white clip will come with it). DO NOT PRY on the clip it, will break and then you have another issue.
Squeeze the side of the main electrical connector and it should release. Also should be one back light in a round housing that is spring tab mounted between the head light and wiper legend lens.
Then remove the 5 screws first. Far left between the headlight/wiper *****, there are 2 screws, 1 between the *****, and 1 above it, going in straight up. Moving right there are 2 more screws. 1 in the middle, 1 far right, both pointing straight up. Heater control section there is 1 screw pointing straight up.
Heater controls are in behind the dash plastic, they stay where they are,but you will slide/squeeze the levers out of way to prevent them from hooking on the dash bezel.
To remove the wiper **** it has a release clip on its shaft that you can put pressure on with small flat tip screwdriver in the tiny slot, press and release and slide the **** off.
Radio may be behind or in front the dash bezel, depending on how previouso wner (P.O.) installed it. If its factory or shaft style, pull the ***** off the radio and you will see shallow nuts on the shafts. Clean the shaft threads with elec cleaner and small brush, because the shafts will strip VERY easily, use a deep set socket on them. Once the nuts are removed, there should be a plastic or metal radio plate to remove. Behind that are 2 more screws holding dash bezel to a metal bracket. But not always…
Okay, under the 3 sections that you see the gauges in, under the middle one there is a plastic tab from the dash bezel that is tucked behind the metal part of the dash. You can see the metal cut out area for it, when the headlight ****/shaft is pulled out or removed all together you can pull up on the plastic dash bezel to get the plastic tab outof the slot.
If you could not find the headlight ****/shaft release button earlier. With all screws out of dash and radio loose, you should be able to tilt it forward and see the headlight switch directly behind where the headlight **** is. So with the shaft pulled out like the headlights are on, you tilt the plastic dash bezel forward to get your hand above the switch and feel for a metal button to press and hold to release the headlight shaft from the headlight switch. **** and shaft will slide out as one piece with the button held down.
Cluster assembly is mounted with 4 screws, once they are out, CAREFULLY pull fwd on the assembly just a little. You need it fwd just enough to geta hand on the speedo cable white plastic connector. If you can not get it fwd enough, push yourself some slack in the cable from the eng compartment.
Then using your hand (best idea) or a small pair of pliers CAREFULLY squeeze the white clip till the cable comes out of the cluster (the white clip will come with it). DO NOT PRY on the clip it, will break and then you have another issue.
Squeeze the side of the main electrical connector and it should release. Also should be one back light in a round housing that is spring tab mounted between the head light and wiper legend lens.
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Thanks guys, I think I am going to have to stop reading the forum for a while as, my evenings have been consumed since picking up this truck, not to mention my eyes are starting to hurt. Better take a break and go fishing.
Thanks for all the info so far!!
Thanks for all the info so far!!
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