Dash Removal Chevy GMC Truck 1995 1996 1997 1998 

You make this job look much less daunting. It's the wiring removal that stresses me out. Can't find any videos of what to unplug. Glad you made this

I installed thousands of those dashboards when I worked at GM. A lot of the stuff that you removed is all assembled on it the IP line and the whole assembly is installed in one piece. The lower parts are installed after IP is inside cab. Of course the steering column and seats are in stalled afterwards. 👍on the video

You did an amazing job on this video. I used it as a guide to pull the dash out of my 1995 Chevy Silverado Z71. You didn't miss a thing. I could not get my dash past the steering wheel. I actually broke it while trying. I went ahead and removed the steering column to put it back in. That worked really well, but it's a pain. I have not found a good video on removing and rebuilding the air box. That would be a good addition to this one.

Thank you so much. Couldn't have done it without you.

Thank you for making this. I would have never even attempted this job without this video. Thanks for taking the time to make this. I watched it three times and almost didnt even try it. Also thanks for mentioning the differences vetween the 1997 headlight connection compared to the 1998 and 1999. You the Man!

thanks for this. I been had the parts to finish redoing the entire A/C system and needed access to remove the heater core. this will save me lots of money!!!

Thank you for this video, I now know I would not remove my dash if 5,000 dollars had fell down in behind it !

Thank you for taking the time to make this. I’ve decided to remove my dash in a 98 to help with access to add components for swapping from auto to manual transmission

This video doesn't show ALL of what needs to be unplugged tho, I just took mine out today and I released after following all these steps once you loosen the top 3 screws there's still 4 wires on the driver side behind the dash and 3 or is it 4 wires on the passenger side that still need to be unplugged B4 you get to take it out without a problem. Also it works better if you remove the steering column all the way. Although this video was ALOT of help, so thank you for that.

Excellent tutorial! It does not look like an easy job but with your help it looks much better than finding everything on the fly. Thank you!

I try to avoid that job but sometimes it just has to be done great vid very informative thank you.

THANKS FOR THIS VIDEO!!!!

Really good video thank you.

Many of the trim pieces, controls, and connector you took out move with the dash and didn’t have to be removed. Extra work for no reason, but I bet you figured that out afterward. Good video over all.

At first glace, it looks like a nightmare but after seeing it out, it doesn't look difficult at all. Need to pull mine so I can get started on body work as its getting new paint inside and out. Replace all the components under the dash (blower, actuator, heater core etc) clean it all up, do some preventive maintenance to stop dash cracking before it starts and get the dash cage powder coated as the thought of rust irritates the shit out of me to no end. Right now only two of the little screw holes in the vent up top are cracked (luckily). New din and a half stereo conversion and black everything out. Great video. Saving it for reference.

Just subed Thanks for the vid!!

A very well presented video . My search of RU-vid has lead me to many but unfortunately many where an utter waste of time.I have a 99 yukon that the dash needs to be overhauled. Your insight will help me immensely. Cheers and Thank You.

I recommend having one of those interior panel clip tools on hand, the forked thingy with the regular screwdriver handle. It's good for gently pulling the push clips for the wiring loom and whichever plug ends are also clipped to the truck. And do it when the dash is nice and warm so they give easy instead of snapping, maybe leave it in the sun an hour or so before you start separating the wiring harness from your donor dash. Piece of cake. Also: REMEMBER TO REINSTALL THE SECTION OF METAL BAR UNDER THE STEERING COLUMN before you try and pull the dash, otherwise the whole thing gets floppy and you're going to snap it in half. Even if you intend to throw it away, it's MUCH easier to pull it and remove the wiring with it in one piece.

Dude thank you so much for this video!

Like the details. Good vid

Great video man! Well done.

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09:50 me personally lol I would’ve lost my shit

Great vedeo and great explanation it's really crap work mate 😃 I hope I never ever need to replace on my 95 suburban 6.5 😃😃 you understand well enough for replacing that caind of the pieces 🤔👏👏👏👌I don't like wires and electronics stuffs 🤪🤪 I prefer replacing a mechanical parts 😃👍cheers from Norway 👍👋

Your video a lot better just because all the others try and be funny are talk about other stuff that has nothing to do to the repairs ‼️☮️

Hey man thanks for the video it helped me a lot putting the dash in I'm having trouble putting it back in though I forgot where the one of the plugs go for the firewall and the harness if you can make a video of you putting it back in or something like that I would greatly appreciate it

I could describe most OBS repairs as "tedious," but not necessarily "difficult." This is the first dash removal vid that actually shows what need to be unplugged without cutting any wires as a dismantler might do... although why anyone would butcher a perfectly good dash harness just to sell a dash core boggles my mind. That's like cutting a perfectly good transmission in half to pull an engine. If you're doing a same year swap, all the plug ends should be the same including the airbags, so it's easier to leave the harness in place. I have to do a 97-99 swap, so unfortunately that's not the case for me, but at least I'll still have two running and driving trucks when I'm done. I can swap the harnesses with both cores on the bench, easy peasy. One core is mint and the other gets epoxied, one truck is for show and the other is for work. Not everyone can do a destructive removal, so thanks again.

LMC Truck makes a beautiful replacement dash for the 92-94 GMT400s...I installed one in my 93 Suburban and it's fantastic. Now I think they need to hurry up and offer a replacement dash for these later-model GMT400s!

wow! EXCELLENT video my man!

Good job! Great video!

Awesome video!

I listened & watched 4 other videos on how to remove my glovebox & none have the same mechanism as yours. Mine is like yours. I tried to remove it just like the other folks were showing but mine has that little plastic "stick" on the side of mine. Just like in yours. I need to swap out my resistor as I lost high speed. I got the part at Advance & was going to try & do it but no dice. I'm dealing with all plastic. Plastic is very easy to break in my hands. I wanted to push it but I know I would mangle it. So I stopped before I broke something. I figured the other videos were without that plastic stick in the left hand side. My tool box has a 1 pound hammer & a 3 pound hammer & a sledge hammer. Finesse is not my forte.

Awesome video!!!! I think I’ll just live without my ac on my 97 gm c3500😳

About to do this on my 97. Gotta replace the hvac distribution box.

Great stuff bro! Maybe I'll rebuild my 96 4.3L along side you!

Aha! thank you! Subscribed and liked. The pace of the video is fast but likely everyone else likes that, it has all the important bits though. Now if you could show the removal and reinstall of all the roof components on a suburban lol. Need to repaint.

Here's the disassembly order I used. A small flat blade screwdriver and one of those interior panel clip tools will be helpful for separating electric plugs and the clips that hold them in place: disconnect battery computer & cradle (just swing it out of the way, no need to unplug but do remove the cradle) breaker/relay box (3 bolts under the fender and one on top) steering column link to lower shaft 5 plugs from top (white plastic) part of of harness (lights, wiper motor, cruise control, plug below brake booster) next is lower dash, from right to left, including the kick panels and fusebox steering column, should only be 3 plugs total including one hidden above it, linkage and shift interlock switch REPLACE the steel tube that supports the column after removal so the dash core doesn't flex and crack during removal gut the top half of the dash except airbag, no need to bother with it if your donor is good SUPPORT the center of the dash before pulling the top bolts and the bolt at each kick panel take a whole hour and maybe smoke a bowl, now you'll probably want help tilt the dash toward the seats and disconnect the three plugs above the column space and all the plugs going to the climate control system on the passenger side fish out the antenna cable and pay attention to how it's routed use your friend to help you lift the whole dash out in one piece very slowly, paying attention to see if you missed any plugs Set about swapping over your fully intact wiring harness to your new dash like a goddamn boss reverse the whole process and buy yourself a steak dinner, you earned it because you just saved a grand in labor

Oh damn I cut the wiring out in the cab of a 96 cause i wanted to dash for my 98, is there anyway to remove the harness from the dash itself and swap it over?

Thanks!

Great and informative video. The fasteners you are calling 7mm are actually 9/32", but a 7mm will work. GM likes to use 9/32" and 7/32" for many of the smaller screws, especially on 60's, 70's, and 80's vehicles, which are what I used to work on. I would like to replace the dash in my '95 Silverado because around the 3 screws by the windshield the dash is cracking causing the dash to rattle and bounce up and down when hitting bumps in the road. Thanks again and take care Buddy.

My 98 K1500 has been LS swapped and the guy before me messed up something with the wiring (I assume sensors not hooked up) that caused the instrument cluster not to read anything. Lol greeeeat.

So this video has helped me a lot removing and reinstalling my dash but the wiring doesn’t want to work correctly I’ve rewatched the video and I’ve got a plug that I can figure out where it goes and my headlights now blink with my hazards and my ignition doesn’t work do you know what that could be

Aside from the fact that this video is incredibly helpful and nice and to the point (thank you) i am so curious to know, are you in a parking lot? or is this your home and the driveway is weird? Just casual passing curiosity. Thanks again for the video man!

I'll be tackling this tomorrow. So many wire connectors? This video is giving me some confidence to get it done.

The bolt from the engine firewall is a 30 tor screw the same on the 96 chevrolet silverado

So what did you do about the different plugs for the pass-through by the glove box?

Can you get the dash up and out of the way enough to replace the temperature mix motor without uninstalling the wiring? The dash bar is right in the way of removing one screw.

Awesome vid, love. The wires that do not match up, that you mention towards the end (97to98). Did you take the wires out of the 97 and install in the 98 to match? What was your solution?

Thanks for the video man it really helps me a lot If you see my text a quick question I have a chevy suburban 99 and chevy suburban gmc 99 are all the wires in the dash is the same Thanks and God bless you

Is all this necessary in order to get a dead mouse and mouse nest out of the heating vents? I bought a c3500 not knowing the moment I turned the floor and windshield defrost on that I’d get that lovely smell of dead mouse and nesting debris blowing out. It sucks.

Agreed this is a great video, thank you. Did mine last week now truck won’t start. Engine turns over but won’t start. I’m wondering if maybe there is a ground wire under the dash that I missed ?

Can you post a video on the power window harness for the 97 98 c1500 the harness from the back of the dash board?

First let me start by saying THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!! I actually did it. But now I have a little bit of a dilemma I was wondering if you could maybe help with. I’m having trouble putting it back on. I tried just watching the video in reverse, but I’m still lost. Any way you could lend me some assistance or advice?? It would be more appreciated than I could ever express. Please and thank you.

Question about the 98 parts truck, is the immobilizer system part of the steering column wiring ? Ive got a 98 parts truck im getting ready to pull the dash from and its got the security immobilizer, but the 97 its going into doesnt

I want to change my rotted 1998 cab with a better 1989 cab, will I be able to take out and switch the two dashes or is there too much to adapt and modify? Or will the mounting points all match up?

This is a great video, very helpful. I need to replace this exact dash you just took out. Having a hard time finding one. Any suggestion on where to look to find one (especially in decent condition)?

Don't know if you ever figured it out but the computer doesn't have to be removed the black bar if you pick up a little it moves over and the computer slides out the holder

Can u just change the plastic part if the harness is diferent or the harness can swap?

would you take the time to help me take out a 96 Sonoma dash to replace a blend door actuator, any help would help me make the right moves

T30 will not let the black box on the firewall come off, no matter which way i spin it, either way it get really loose midway through wrenching it but gets tighter then the socket just jumps, I have no clue what’s causing it to not come loose, I did this on another truck with no issues

I just eliminated the whole plastic dash it's junk and any attempt at replacement is a huge waste of time as the next one will break as well Make a cardboard pattern and water jet a beautiful aluminum T56 dash.

Thank you so much now my truck won’t turn on lmao

Nice video but l am only needing to replace a broken sun damaged dash top and not the whole assembly. Will it not just unclipand lift off?

What did you do with the connection that was round that wasn’t the same as the other truck ?

Do I need to remove the dash in order to swap out the top plastic? I bought a parts truck and it has no cracks on the dash. Would like to put it on my daily which is all cracked n jacked. Any guidance is greatly appreciated.

If you hadn't filmed this how long would the removal process have taken?

Question man ! Do i have to remove everything from the dash just so i can replace the top part of the dash cover or can can i just take of the 3 screws and put the new one that im going to order ???

Im pretty sure its the same process for the non passenger airbag dashboards, just with a few less steps lol

Alright bro I have a dash from a 97 I’m putting it in my 1990 Chevy but I junk the truck but I decided I might as well swap the whole engine with the harness so I can just plug everything in the same so I bought a 1998 but like you said at 20:34 the plug is different and to the headlights to what can I do?

Thanks for the vid but am i able to put the dash back on without moving the steering wheel. Im trying not the crack the new one i got.

The white plug on the far right that’s different between 97/98, can those be cut off and swapped? I bought a 97 harness to go in a 98.

I wanted to know if the harness could be changed without removing entire dash

Will a c1500 work in a k1500? Or would i have to swap the wiring?

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Making it look easy! Do you think this will work for a 1999?

I know this video is old so I have to take out the ac system to replace the evap ac cause mine is leaking should I follow exactly these steps or should I go a different route

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Great video, could I transplant my 96 two door dash into my 94 three door?

If only there were new ones to put back in.

I wonder if the dash harness could be removed without removing entire dash

Why dose your cluster say it tops out at 180 is that kilometers?

Where did you get the new dashboard assembly

How did you get the air hose out

You got spiders

I took my dash so that my mehcanic can replace it …. The stop lamps don’t work and the 4x4 button switch ain’t working ….. where can I look to fix these

Just did the swap from a 1996 into a 1998, but for some reason the truck starts but dies off quick, any reason why? Pls i really need help

How long does it take to do ?

7:35 what is that light for?

Would a 90 dash fit a 96?

Would a 1998 dash fit a 1995 chevy pickup

Is no way to remove the plastic portion of the dash and keep the vehicle operable?

It’s the connection from a 1998 same as 1999 C1500. You said the connection from a 1997 is circle harness and 1998 it’s a like scare. Just wondering if the connections from a 1998 same as 1999

Hi question do you have a shop I am in LA

That’s possible to install a cluster for 1995 and put on 1993? That’s the same no?

What do you charge for a job like this?

Bro @7:28 where do that clip go??

Very much appreciated this vedio you help me out alot

You guys think a 98 99 00, steering wheel is a direct swap to the 95,96 steering wheel

You clearly when from removing the Dash to some electrical stuff…

Why did you remove the dash?