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How do I remove the dash from a 96? I have to get at the blower motor resistor; I can get at the resistor without removing the whole dash, but will never get the new one in without bending and making the resistors contact each other.

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Ok, I got out everything but the structure. I can see several small 7mm bolts, but are there ones that are hidden?

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I need to do a simular thing. My deforst has stopped working. I'll need to tear into the dash to find the problem. I have a 96 too, any tips or help you can share would be great? Sorry, I don't have any help yet!

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Ok, I got out everything but the structure. I can see several small 7mm bolts, but are there ones that are hidden?

In order to pull the dash down you must first remove the steering column.

Next there are 3- 7mm head screws along the top edge near the windshield and another on the bottom edge near the midde of the dash.

Remove the kick panels and you will see a 13mm head bolt the goes up into the dash tube structure on each side. Remove those bolts and the dash will then hinge downward and you can make your repair. (On 97-up, there are 2 bolts under the passenger airbag behind the glovebox also) After you are done just swing the dash back up into place and bolt it back up.

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I need to do a simular thing. My deforst has stopped working. I'll need to tear into the dash to find the problem. I have a 96 too, any tips or help you can share would be great? Sorry, I don't have any help yet!

Is your problem that the air won't switch to the defrost vents? It only comes out of the little round vents on the side of the dash when you select defrost?

If so, check the airbox door motor that is located nearest the gas pedal. If that actuator is not working properly, or the linkage it is attached to, the heater won't swithc to defrost. Common problem on these trucks.

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Is your problem that the air won't switch to the defrost vents? It only comes out of the little round vents on the side of the dash when you select defrost?

If so, check the airbox door motor that is located nearest the gas pedal. If that actuator is not working properly, or the linkage it is attached to, the heater won't swithc to defrost. Common problem on these trucks.

 

That is exactly what happens? I'll try to find the air box motor! Can I access this without removing the dash?

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Is your problem that the air won't switch to the defrost vents? It only comes out of the little round vents on the side of the dash when you select defrost?

If so, check the airbox door motor that is located nearest the gas pedal. If that actuator is not working properly, or the linkage it is attached to, the heater won't swithc to defrost. Common problem on these trucks.

 

That is exactly what happens? I'll try to find the air box motor! Can I access this without removing the dash?

Yeah look just above the middle floor vent on the left side. It is close to the gas pedal on the box. This is one of the few things on the airbox that don't require dash removal. Sometimes the linkage or inside the box gets gummed up too. So check how easy it is to move the linkage with the motor removed too.

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