01-04 dash swap

[Javi]

Im about to switch my dash to the 02 charcoal, thats right, i wont have the stupid clock on there anymore :violent1:
i just wanna have a lil info on what i am getting into.
Im replacing my Heater core since i am pulling the dash.

All feedback is appreciated. thanks

 

[SRT Handz]

hope you have the dash wiring harness from the 01-04 or plan on splicing....

 

[Javi]

Elaborate...please?

and yes, the dash has all the wires attached to it
based on the lil reasearch ive done, the connectors are different from the 94.

 

[ivan12]

If you've never taken the dash off your mustang, it is a PITA. A couple of tips, do it in broad daylight, keep some bright flashlights handy, find a friend with very tiny hands to help you out, take off both seats, find a tiny drill air or electric since there isn't much space for wrench or ratchet movement. I'm sure the other guys will chime in. I would also like to know how to take out the screws closest to the windshield that face toward the rear of the car, I couldn't get to them and cut off the tabs holding them. Good luck with the swap, sorry I'm not much help with the wiring.

 

[Javi]

Yep ive heard doing the heater core its a PITA, i dont have any interior in my car but my rear seat.

 

[Venomous96Cobra]

hope you have the dash wiring harness from the 01-04 or plan on splicing....

Please excuse how rude or dumb this may sound! So are you saying the wiring from the 01-04 is permanently attached to the dash? couldnt he just take his original dash off, take the wiring from his orinal dash and run it into the 01-04 dash???

 

[duh09]

Check out afghanibob's build thread, he showed some pics for removing the dash. Other than that, I'm not much help. Take a lot of pics through Javi, you could do a write-up and I know I'd like to see what all is back there.

 

[lrall]

Ill do some looking and post up some pictures, there is a pretty solid write up somewhere. BUT, before you do anything make sure you pull your front driver wheel, and liner. Then unbolt the main harness. It would have been SIMPLE for me if i had done that. Other than that its like 10 bolts and it gently pulls off. Ill post up later this afternoon with some help.

 

[94-427]

U can Change Just the pad on your dash. still have to remove complete dash, just reuse the reinforcement and wiring from your 94 [their is allot of small bolts or self taping screws holding pad to reinforcement, just leave wiring attached to reinforcement, then reinstall

 

[Steven]

Its not to bad to pull dashes. You'll be fine hombre.

 

[lrall]

not to promote another forum but..
http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/how-278/439433-sn95-heater-core-how.html

That is a sweet write up. Do what i said with the fender lining, follow this and take it slow. Oh, and make sure you take pics of every connector or hope you can remember. Devote an afternoon or 2 or 3 to it and do it slow and steady. Taking out seats, shifter etc makes it all much much easier

 

[DropTopPony]

chingale

 

[Twista]

have you done the 98+ cup holder mod yet?

 

[Javi]

Yeah ive read, afghnisbob and roushinator's write up.

Im doing this next week as im on vacation, ima take a full day to do this
as i dont want to forget which connector goes where lol

have you done the 98+ cup holder mod yet?

Yes, i currently have the 01+ charcoal interior in my car.

 

[Steven]

You forget, your numba one messican. You has skill

 

[94Pro-5.0]

taking out the dash is not that difficult, just a little time consuming. i've done 3

just make sure you reconnect everything.

i had a black 98 dash with no clock that i almost put in my car but i decided that i like my clock, so i didnt switch

 

[Jrgunn5150]

You're forgetting the electric ODO Javi, do you have a speedcal?

 

[Javi]

taking out the dash is not that difficult, just a little time consuming. i've done 3
just make sure you reconnect everything.
i had a black 98 dash with no clock that i almost put in my car but i decided that i like my clock, so i didnt switch

I was about to shot you a text today, but i forgot..

You're forgetting the electric ODO Javi, do you have a speedcal?

Im not swicthing the whole thing JR. Well
im confused. ima pm David, cant remember his screen name but he is the one who did the 04 termy swap.
David swap everything from behind the dash to his 94 dash.

 

[Jrgunn5150]

What are you swapping? the cluster right? The cluster has an digital odometer, you have an electrically driven analogue odometer

 

[Javi]

the dash itself, i have the peanut butter/black at the moment.
im swapping the midnight-black in