Friday, November 28, 2014

Stripping the parts car (Part 4, The Dash)

To get the main harness out of the car, it is easier if you remove the dash.  It is also a good possibility that I'll be using the 1994 dash harness behind my 1989 JLX style dash. In any case, I'll need to compare connectors and pins.  The '94 really doesn't need it anyway...

So...
The steering wheel and the covers for the column need to be removed.  I am fairly sure you can leave the speedometer cluster installed in the dash.  Just disconnect the cable.  You should be able to reach it after the dash is unbolted.
 

You can see the (removed) covers for the top three screws.  There are also three screws at the bottom lip in each foot well. 

I keep forgetting about the grab bar on the dash.  It bolts (4 bolts) to these brackets.  (Shown after dash removal.) They are reached after removing the glove box.


I pulled it out a little and checked that all had been disconnected.  There are 4 or 5 connectors on the drivers side and a few on the passenger side.  The exact number will vary with equipment installed.  Power door locks, power windows,  mirrors and the like.

After making sure all was disconnected, I slid the dash back and rotated it down.


Here is the "stuff" behind the dash... including the main harness.




There are a few wires that hadn't been disconnected. They wires that did not disconnect are from the Suzuki alarm system  I removed this alarm and stored it... most likely never to be used again.  (much better system available for cheap now days.

EDIT: adding picture to show location of the "warning control buzzer."  Note that this is a 1994 8v model.  I have seen this sam buzzer in 3 different locations.


If the dash was installed, this would be above and just to the right (towards the door) of the glovebox.  Notice the bolts/bracket for the grab bar?

4 comments:

  1. Thanks for this Mike. Great pics showing what's up with a dash removal and what you find behind it. I am gonna bookmark this for in case have to dig into mine.

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