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Old 09-02-2010, 12:51 AM
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One thing I did to learn how to get the dash out, was go to the junkyard and pull one out. Then if I broke something, it's wasn't my car, and I'd know how to do it better and faster when I took mine out.

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Old 09-02-2010, 09:19 AM
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One thing I did to learn how to get the dash out, was go to the junkyard and pull one out. Then if I broke something, it's wasn't my car, and I'd know how to do it better and faster when I took mine out.

That's good advice for any "major" undertaking on these cars, I do the same sometimes.
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One thing I did to learn how to get the dash out, was go to the junkyard and pull one out. Then if I broke something, it's wasn't my car, and I'd know how to do it better and faster when I took mine out.
That's how I learned.
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One thing I did to learn how to get the dash out, was go to the junkyard and pull one out. Then if I broke something, it's wasn't my car, and I'd know how to do it better and faster when I took mine out.

thats my plan too, just need to wait for a cool day, wish I could get the yard to rip off the roof first
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Old 12-20-2010, 05:17 PM
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For a first timer dash removal I would plan a few hours to take it out and get it back in.

I can take out a 123 dash in 15-20 minutes. I've done it several times and know what needs to happen. The first time I took one out it probably took me an hour or so to get it out. Putting it back in is the hard part in my experience. Getting the front lip under the windshield seal is the hardest part. Last time I did one it took me 45 minutes to put it back in, that includes hooking everything up again.
Can you summarize or provide a reference for the 123 dash?
I need a start with some tricks and traps.
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I have a perfect dash in DFW avalable, No cracks and No weird depression above the glove box.
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So if I'm replacing the dash and the windshield seal, would the best work order be to:
  1. Remove the windshield
  2. Remove the dash
  3. Reinstall dash
  4. replace windshield
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So if I'm replacing the dash and the windshield seal, would the best work order be to:
  1. Remove the windshield
  2. Remove the dash
  3. Reinstall dash
  4. replace windshield
1 remove steering wheel
2 remove console
3 remove dash
4 cut seal from inside/remove windshield
5 replace windshield
6 replace dash
7 replace steering wheel
8 replace console
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RE: R&R Dashboard
I have done this job twice on my w126 300SD to replace my climate control vacuum parts. First time, it took 12 hours; second time it took 8 hours. Reinstalling the various connections was surprisingly logical and difficult to not reinstall properly. Definitely recommend replacing all vacuum parts while in there.
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On a W123 if you are just taking out the dash and not the centre console then I'd say about 3 hours for someone being really careful all the way down to 30 minutes for a clumsy brute with pigs' tits for fingers...
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So if I'm replacing the dash and the windshield seal, would the best work order be to:
  1. Remove the windshield
  2. Remove the dash
  3. Reinstall dash
  4. replace windshield
From what I've read in different threads, be very careful with the aluminum trim on the windshield and consider a professional reinstaller with a factory gasket.
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Can you summarize or provide a reference for the 123 dash?
I need a start with some tricks and traps.
Thanks.
How about a comprehensive DIY on the console and dash?

http://www.peachparts.com/Wikka/W123Evaporator

Upper right corner; resources button; DIY articles.
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So if I'm replacing the dash and the windshield seal, would the best work order be to:
  1. Remove the windshield
  2. Remove the dash
  3. Reinstall dash
  4. replace windshield
Your list is in the correct order.






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1 remove steering wheel
2 remove console
3 remove dash
4 cut seal from inside/remove windshield
5 replace windshield
6 replace dash
7 replace steering wheel
8 replace console




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Old 12-22-2010, 10:42 PM
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I have removed half a dozen 123 dashes, and only removed the 2 column nuts behind the cluster. Never needed to remove the steering wheel. The entire job only takes about 15 minutes. Installing one is another story. It takes at least an hour just to install the dash, not including any repairs underneath (vacuum pods etc.).
Also, if windshield replacement is part of the job, it is best to install the dash BEFORE the windshield (agree with Whunter)

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