mossgreen Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 If anyone has pictures or an in depth describtion of an ea81 dash removal that would be a great help. To my knowledge there are the bolts under the defrost vents and some on the side? Are these all that need to be removed in order to remove the dash pad? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbosubarubrat Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 There are 3 10mm bolts on top covered by the vent covers very close to the windshield. Then there are 2 under the dash which are the obvious ones either 12mm or 14mm nuts cant remember for sure which. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossgreen Posted June 4, 2014 Author Share Posted June 4, 2014 Thank you, much appreciated. A pair of vise grips and a socket should suffice for the one with windshield in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jono Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 I did a write up years ago, when you need it by ? Few tricks. The grille removal to access the top three M6 bolts, I then drilled 1" homles for them, rubber bung plugged for next time 1/4" sockets are excellent, all sorts of the drivers to reach and undo with screen in. The centre piece in Oz delivered has hot/cold and fan switches, plus selector, plus fresh or recylce air. It can remain in place just by juggling it in through its hole through dash and leave it hang thre. Quite a few wire ties along the inside for loom stuff. Drop steering column and is easier without wheel, just beware any airbags actually I recall undoing splined knuckle under bonnet and pulling whole column out, no chest injuries then, more room! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
83subaruGLchick Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 On 6/4/2014 at 6:10 AM, jono said: I did a write up years ago, when you need it by ? Few tricks. The grille removal to access the top three M6 bolts, I then drilled 1" homles for them, rubber bung plugged for next time 1/4" sockets are excellent, all sorts of the drivers to reach and undo with screen in. The centre piece in Oz delivered has hot/cold and fan switches, plus selector, plus fresh or recylce air. It can remain in place just by juggling it in through its hole through dash and leave it hang thre. Quite a few wire ties along the inside for loom stuff. Drop steering column and is easier without wheel, just beware any airbags actually I recall undoing splined knuckle under bonnet and pulling whole column out, no chest injuries then, more room! Do you have this write up? Could you send it to me I’m taking mine apart now and I think I’m on the wrong track after reading this I have the glove box out and surround all around gauges and the vents out. 83 gl wagon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moosens Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 You’re at this point breaking down the dashboard. With the five bolts mentioned you should be able to move the dashboard freely. As it becomes loose you’ll see the obvious places you’ll need attention mike the speedometer cable , wiring harness connections , and really very little else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moosens Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 Do you have a good used pad you’re swapping in ? Just curious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
83subaruGLchick Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 1 hour ago, moosens said: Do you have a good used pad you’re swapping in ? Just curious. I am about to do the EJ and 5 speed swap and thought I had to take this dash off to cleanly do wiring. Also trying to get to the speaker on the driver side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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