I will continue this post with the info I have for the dash installation

Installing the dash

1. Check your dash for proper operating vents, now is the time to replace them. The mount holes on the vents can break. Replace the foam temperature sensor tube now while it’s out.
2. Place the rubber diffuser for the center vents on the two center vents.
3. Slide the dash into position from the right to the left. The Service Manual calls for the steering wheel to be out, but it can be done with the wheel installed. You must tuck the front edge of the dash under the front windshield weatherstrip.
4. Position the dash so the mounting holes located in the speaker cutouts are flush against the screw receivers.
5. NOW and not later as I discovered, connect the air temp sensor wire to the sensor. It is located at the top center of the dash, inside.
6. Install the screws at the speaker hole attachment points.
7. Mount the left and right mounting brackets below the dash at the A pillar. Screw the brackets to the dash and body. The multifaceted bracket goes on the drivers’ side to also support the emergency brake assembly. Connect the rubber diffuser onto the evaporator center outflow opening now that the dash is supported.
8. Route center console wires through the center section to make sure all wires are available. Tie together to keep out of the way.
9. Install parking brake pull and chain.
10. Install light switch and bezel.
11. Install glove box insert and install glove box light.
12. Install glove box cover and adjust.
13. Install instrument cluster, attaching wire harness plug, oil pressure line, glow plug and seatbelt light sockets, both wire harness connections, then the speedometer cable.
14. Mount the center support bar. Located at the tunnel and goes up to the right center section of the dash.
15. Install the A pillar moldings.
16. Install the turn signal/cruise switch assembly which you had to loosen to remove the dash.
17. Install the floor heat tubes that go under the front carpets
18. The dash is now installed and I will follow with the center console installation.

Dave
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