How to remove dashboard?

GreenGiant · July 9, 2005

I have an escalade 2000 and need to remove the dashboard in

order to rewire a cable.

I've loosend all the screws I could find but I'm not

sure how it's fastened (plastic clips?)

So the part I need to remove (not sure what it's called in english)

is the one directly under the steering wheel right above your knees

when you drive. It covers all the wires and is a big plastic piece.

(Hopefully this description is understandable)

I would be thankful for instructions or if possible pictures

from a service manual or such.

I'm from sweden and need to change this to get the car throug emissions,

please excuse language errors if something is hard to understand.

firefighteremt3100 · July 9, 2005

Block the rear wheels of the vehicle. Then turn your ignition on, put the transmission in 1st Gear, all the way at the bottom. You need to do this in order to allow for clearance of the bezel to come out. Also make sure your steering wheel is tilted as far down as it will go. Then it should be a matter of pulling it out as its usually held in there with plastic clips. I wouldnt worry too much about breaking them. Ive pulled my dash apart many times and never had a problem. You may have a tight fit as I did, but careful "maniuplation" will let it come right out. Good luck, I hope this helps.

Bish · July 9, 2005

Block the rear wheels of the vehicle. Then turn your ignition on, put the transmission in 1st Gear, all the way at the bottom. You need to do this in order to allow for clearance of the bezel to come out. Also make sure your steering wheel is tilted as far down as it will go. Then it should be a matter of pulling it out as its usually held in there with plastic clips. I wouldnt worry too much about breaking them. Ive pulled my dash apart many times and never had a problem. You may have a tight fit as I did, but careful "maniuplation" will let it come right out. Good luck, I hope this helps.

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I think he's talking about the lower panel, not the trim panel on the dash. Although your instructions are correct for pulling the trim to get either the cluster, radio, or HVAC out.

On the lower panel, I thought there were 3-4 screws on the bottom then it pulled out towards the driver's seat with metal spring clips holding the upper portion on.

Good Luck.