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    Dashboard & Steering Column removal

    Forgive my redundancy, but I have more questions on removing the dashboard. Since the update/crash of the old sight, I can't find any topics on BG dash removals anymore. So....

    1) How many bolts are there? I know of the three along the windshield, 2 on either sides in the door well, but is there another. Thats a total of seven Are there more bolts?? I will be installing A/C soon.

    2) Steering Column removal: I can get all thesurrounding trim off, but how can I get the column out? I will soon be swapping a tilt column from an LX.

    All freeback is much appreciated.
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    (L&R) 3 on the side: remove side panel you will see 2 10mm bolts the third 10mm is on the bottom of the dash where the lower panel attaches at the bottom.

    Remove Defroster panel (the panel that the VIN is attached to) there is a screw in the center that has to be removed first (it is under a pop off cover) After you get that screw out pry off the panel. Once the panel is off you will see 3 more 10mm bolts 1 on each end and 1 in the middle.


    Next remove the lower center console trim you will find 4 10 mm bolts 2 on each side.
    That is all that is holding the dash in. But becarful when moving the dash forward as there are some wires the have to be disconnected before you remove the dash.

    As for the steering column:
    On the bottom of the column there is 4 12mm bolts You will see them near the key cylinder.

    There are 2 10mm nuts at the base of the column just before the universal joint.

    On the universal joint there is a 12mm bolt that clamps the joint to the column remove that and give the column a quick pull it should pop right out. Just make sure you disconnect all the wiring before pulling out the column.

    Thats it. Assembly is reverse of disassembly.
    Last edited by purewhitemp5; 07-31-2006, 04:03 PM.
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      #3
      Well, I wanna thank the forum for all your help! I've been a stickler about this, but it was purewhitemp5 that made it easy to understand! After destroying one poor lil 323, I accidentally broke off an essential part of the dash. So, I took a breather and attacked a grey dx. After a total of 3 hours of wrenching (no, I wasn't following purewhitemp5's directions at first) I got it! Yes, my fellow collegues, you may think I am nuts, but I can gurantee you that my 323 will be the only 323 that is black in and out!
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        #4
        Are you making a complete write up of your progress, much like SpenOne did, I'd like to see what you're doing step by step, this is going to be an interesting project!

        Good Luck.


        Looking for an Interplay Bumper!!!!

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          #5
          Glad I could help. I am also trying to go for a black interior in my 91 Pro just cannot find any black dashes.
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            #6
            Originally posted by teknotexan
            Well, I wanna thank the forum for all your help! I've been a stickler about this, but it was purewhitemp5 that made it easy to understand! After destroying one poor lil 323, I accidentally broke off an essential part of the dash. So, I took a breather and attacked a grey dx. After a total of 3 hours of wrenching (no, I wasn't following purewhitemp5's directions at first) I got it! Yes, my fellow collegues, you may think I am nuts, but I can gurantee you that my 323 will be the only 323 that is black in and out!

            Sounds nice, I want to see it.

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              #7
              Well, I wanna contribute a little to the forum, so tomorrow I will formulate my how to for removing the dash. It takes a couple special tools and 4.5 hours of manual wrenching for a full removal and install. I'm totally beat!

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                #8
                Originally posted by teknotexan
                Well, I wanna contribute a little to the forum, so tomorrow I will formulate my how to for removing the dash. It takes a couple special tools and 4.5 hours of manual wrenching for a full removal and install. I'm totally beat!

                I hope your talking about a different model cuz the Protege/MX-3 are a walk in the park. I cant see how much different the 323 hatch could be.
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                  #9
                  the pro and 323 are the same, you should know this

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                    #10
                    a philips, a 8mm, a 10mm & some time dismantle the whole dash
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                    I pet my dash when I get into the car..."good car"
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                      #11
                      Actually, you need a 12mm for the steering column, a 19mm or 13/16 for the wheel, a flex head short socket 10mm for the bolts near the dash, neednose pliers for the heater control wires, a 17mm for the hood release bolt, and the proper extensions.

                      But it seems like all of this is common knowledge, so I'll erase the pics on my camera.

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                        #12
                        Originally posted by purewhitemp5
                        ... the Protege/MX-3 are a walk in the park..
                        I suppose so. I am flexible and installing the power cord to the bezel is quite a task.

                        So many people have so many generic descriptions, but no one outlines the must need tools and appropriate order for bolt removal. Then again, I went the extra mile and completely switched the dash pads, This I have no one post anything about.

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                          #13
                          don't erase the pics, make a how-to.
                          How-TO's are encouraged.
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                          1992- project FE3..... 313 WHP @ 9.3psi



                          I pet my dash when I get into the car..."good car"
                          he actually has a mazda tree, parts grow on it

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                            #14
                            How-To's with pics are great.

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                              #15
                              BAM MUTHA ****A!!!
                              EVERY PANEL FROM FRONT TO BACK IS BLACK (or Mazda's version off black) All I need now are JDM seats and it's finished.
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