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05-21-2010, 07:51 PM
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123 Dash swap question
Is it possible to remove and install the 123 dash without removing the steering wheel? The dash is out of the donor, removed the steering wheel & A pillar trim but cant the wheel off the TD. I have heard it can be done, yes, no, maybe
 Another option is the glass guy is coming out in the near future to replace the windshield. I wonder if it would slip right in there with the windshield out? I could also try harder on the steering wheel nut, impact wrench wouldn't get it.
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05-21-2010, 09:44 PM
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Yes you can install the dash without removing the steering wheel. I've done it. You just have more room with it out.
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05-21-2010, 10:02 PM
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Loosen and remove the two nuts (I think they're 13s) on the steering column support and the steering wheel/column will drop down allowing the dash to clear. Before fully re-installing the dash just make sure to secure the steering column to its support.
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05-21-2010, 10:17 PM
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hellatious torque is needed to get some steering wheel nuts loose!
like a 6' cheater bar on a 3/4" hinge handle torque!
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05-21-2010, 10:43 PM
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Quote:
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1985 Euro 240D 5 spd 140K 1979 240D 5 spd, 40K on engine rebuild 1994 Dodge/Cummins, 5 spd, 121K 1964 Allice Chalmers D15 tractor 2014 Kubota L3800 tractor 1964 VW bug "Lifes too short to drive a boring car"
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05-21-2010, 10:52 PM
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Quote:
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1985 Euro 240D 5 spd 140K 1979 240D 5 spd, 40K on engine rebuild 1994 Dodge/Cummins, 5 spd, 121K 1964 Allice Chalmers D15 tractor 2014 Kubota L3800 tractor 1964 VW bug "Lifes too short to drive a boring car"
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05-21-2010, 10:55 PM
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It's definitely possible...I've done it several times. You just have to twist the dash a bit, and remove it through the passenger front door.
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