This is no going to be fun

cre · 12-11-2009, 09:40 PM

You don't need to unscrew the harness from the back side of the dash. Follow it along and you'll see the plugs where it disconnects from the chassis harness.

And yes, the job sucks.

suprakillz · 12-12-2009, 12:45 AM

the thing is thought, that i couldn't even see where the wires were going to cause they were all hiding behind the dash. all screwed down with plastic.. so i just unscrew them.. i wont next time. I'm not all done yet, i ran out of sun light. i don't have a garage, so i have to do everything in the parking lot of my apartment. it sucks

cre · 12-12-2009, 01:25 AM

Chalk it up as a learning experience.

I feel your pain with the apartment thing. I've made an art out of borrowing garages.

mirage83 · 12-12-2009, 08:01 PM

As long as you're already in there I'd spend a little time working on some things you can't get to otherwise. When I pulled my dash for the heater core replacement I went ahead and sanded & painted the dash reinforcement bar (it was bad rusty, got rust stains over everything it touched). It looked better, and was much neater to work with and around. I also went to the trouble of redoing all the foam in and on the air box and ductwork. The foam that was there had all deteriorated long ago (it's an '88) and was allowing air around all the different baffles and doors which couldn't seal anymore. Made a noticable difference when I had the fan on.

Oh, a couple of fair warnings. The wiring harness plugs behind the drivers side kick panel were a serious PITA to get loose. Just wouldn't release without a lot of cussing and dire threats. Also, the dead pedal will have to be pulled if you haven't done it yet due to the bolt/screw hiding behind it which holds a panel in place. The head on the bolts on those things tend to rust, so they may give you some problems and try to strip.

suprakillz · 12-13-2009, 06:45 AM

I didn't think about that.. so where can i get that foam from? is that anything that i can get in a regular auto store?

cre · 12-13-2009, 07:06 AM

I've used self adhesive foam tape for the job before.

I think 1/2" thick would do for most, but there are a couple spots where 1/4" will be easier to reassemble. It's not expensive so using both isn't a killer. It's available at every hardware store I've ever been to.

Mirage83, did you find something else for the task?

suprakillz · 12-13-2009, 07:16 AM

i tell you what.. i sure am glad i found this site.. you guys are a big help. Thanks you..

12-11-2009, 09:40 PM	#1
cre Toyota Racing Development Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,038	You don't need to unscrew the harness from the back side of the dash. Follow it along and you'll see the plugs where it disconnects from the chassis harness. And yes, the job sucks. __________________ If something breaks or you need to contact a member of the administration please post HERE. Unless it's a private or administration matter please post it on the forum. It benefits no one else if car related questions aren't posted for future users and takes away from the time I'm able to spend helping on the rest of the forum. If you're so inclined I'm always more than happy to accept tips via PayPal. Tip Jar --->

12-12-2009, 01:25 AM	#3
cre Toyota Racing Development Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,038	Chalk it up as a learning experience. I feel your pain with the apartment thing. I've made an art out of borrowing garages. __________________ If something breaks or you need to contact a member of the administration please post HERE. Unless it's a private or administration matter please post it on the forum. It benefits no one else if car related questions aren't posted for future users and takes away from the time I'm able to spend helping on the rest of the forum. If you're so inclined I'm always more than happy to accept tips via PayPal. Tip Jar --->

12-12-2009, 08:01 PM	#4
mirage83 12psi boost Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 359	As long as you're already in there I'd spend a little time working on some things you can't get to otherwise. When I pulled my dash for the heater core replacement I went ahead and sanded & painted the dash reinforcement bar (it was bad rusty, got rust stains over everything it touched). It looked better, and was much neater to work with and around. I also went to the trouble of redoing all the foam in and on the air box and ductwork. The foam that was there had all deteriorated long ago (it's an '88) and was allowing air around all the different baffles and doors which couldn't seal anymore. Made a noticable difference when I had the fan on. Oh, a couple of fair warnings. The wiring harness plugs behind the drivers side kick panel were a serious PITA to get loose. Just wouldn't release without a lot of cussing and dire threats. Also, the dead pedal will have to be pulled if you haven't done it yet due to the bolt/screw hiding behind it which holds a panel in place. The head on the bolts on those things tend to rust, so they may give you some problems and try to strip. Last edited by mirage83; 12-12-2009 at 08:05 PM. Reason: edited to add additional information

12-13-2009, 06:45 AM	#5
suprakillz Stock Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: kc Posts: 26	I didn't think about that.. so where can i get that foam from? is that anything that i can get in a regular auto store? __________________ Kansas city ks. 89 supra,mk3. 7mge manual. after market head lights and fog lights. stock engine for now.

12-13-2009, 07:06 AM	#6
cre Toyota Racing Development Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,038	I've used self adhesive foam tape for the job before. I think 1/2" thick would do for most, but there are a couple spots where 1/4" will be easier to reassemble. It's not expensive so using both isn't a killer. It's available at every hardware store I've ever been to. Mirage83, did you find something else for the task? __________________ If something breaks or you need to contact a member of the administration please post HERE. Unless it's a private or administration matter please post it on the forum. It benefits no one else if car related questions aren't posted for future users and takes away from the time I'm able to spend helping on the rest of the forum. If you're so inclined I'm always more than happy to accept tips via PayPal. Tip Jar --->

12-12-2009, 12:45 AM	#2
suprakillz Stock Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: kc Posts: 26	the thing is thought, that i couldn't even see where the wires were going to cause they were all hiding behind the dash. all screwed down with plastic.. so i just unscrew them.. i wont next time. I'm not all done yet, i ran out of sun light. i don't have a garage, so i have to do everything in the parking lot of my apartment. it sucks

12-13-2009, 07:16 AM	#7
suprakillz Stock Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: kc Posts: 26	i tell you what.. i sure am glad i found this site.. you guys are a big help. Thanks you.. __________________ Kansas city ks. 89 supra,mk3. 7mge manual. after market head lights and fog lights. stock engine for now.