Red Dash Trim Removal / Replacement

[Bkenyon53]

I’ve seen a video showing how to remove the radio but has anybody found one showing a step-by-step on how to remove the dash (the red area).

My buddy said he’d paint it for me if I just dropped off the dash but I’m sure these pieces come off sequentially.

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[Code IV]

I’ve seen a video showing how to remove the radio but has anybody found one showing a step-by-step on how to remove the dash (the red area).

My buddy said he’d paint it for me if I just dropped off the dash but I’m sure these pieces come off sequentially.

***********SAFETY NOTE************** DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND LET SIT FOR 30 MINS BEFORE YOU PULL THE AIRBAG*******
You need to pop off (has clips only) the AC controls bezel. Unplug the AC controls and starter button. The remove the radio bezel (Again clips only). Next remove the top dash pad. This has several clips and one screw that is hidden under the radio bezel. Now the fun part. Remove all the top screws on the driver's side dash (Red piece). The pry off slowly (Clips on the bottom). The passenger side is harder. Remove the top screws. Under the bezel is the SRS Airbag trim piece. You will need to remove that (3 clips) and cut the zip tie. Now remove the two screws that are under that trim piece. Open and drop the glove box. Look up and you will find two bolts (see picture) Those are for the airbag. (the airbag will come out with the dash panel. (The red thing you want painted). Remove the two bolts. Once you remove the bolts, pull the airbag and dash bezel towards you. from under the dash, you will now see a yellow plug. Unplug that plug and you are done!

 

[Bkenyon53]

Whoa...THANK YOU!

Not including the 30 minutes after the battery disconnect, how long did it take to actually remove the trim?

***********SAFETY NOTE************** DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND LET SIT FOR 30 MINS BEFORE YOU PULL THE AIRBAG*******
You need to pop off (has clips only) the AC controls bezel. Unplug the AC controls and starter button. The remove the radio bezel (Again clips only). Next remove the top dash pad. This has several clips and one screw that is hidden under the radio bezel. Now the fun part. Remove all the top screws on the driver's side dash (Red piece). The pry off slowly (Clips on the bottom). The passenger side is harder. Remove the top screws. Under the bezel is the SRS Airbag trim piece. You will need to remove that (3 clips) and cut the zip tie. Now remove the two screws that are under that trim piece. Open and drop the glove box. Look up and you will find two bolts (see picture) Those are for the airbag. (the airbag will come out with the dash panel. (The red thing you want painted). Remove the two bolts. Once you remove the bolts, pull the airbag and dash bezel towards you. from under the dash, you will now see a yellow plug. Unplug that plug and you are done!

 

[Code IV]

Whoa...THANK YOU!

Not including the 30 minutes after the battery disconnect, how long did it take to actually remove the trim?

About 30 mins. Here is the final product

 

[Goin2drt]

@Code IV That is EPIC. Great work. I plan to do this as well. Paint or vinyl?

 

[Code IV]

@Code IV That is EPIC. Great work. I plan to do this as well. Paint or vinyl?

It's a wrap

 

[Chocolate Thunder]

It's a wrap

I appears to have been done by a pro. Is that you or did you have it done? If so where and how much, if you don’t mind sharing.

 

[Code IV]

I appears to have been done by a pro. Is that you or did you have it done? If so where and how much, if you don’t mind sharing.

Well thank you for calling me a pro!! I did it. I posted a step by step on how to take apart the dash here. https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/red-gray-dash-panel-removal.11809/

My buddy helped with the application of the wrap. As for the top dash stitching, I own MOJO Jeep Shades and I can sew.

 

[Chocolate Thunder]

Well thank you for calling me a pro!! I did it. I posted a step by step on how to take apart the dash here. https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/red-gray-dash-panel-removal.11809/

My buddy helped with the application of the wrap. As for the top dash stitching, I own MOJO Jeep Shades and I can sew.

I saw that your workspace looks like a pro shop of some kind. Great job. So how much will it cost me for you to wrap mine?

 

[Code IV]

I saw that your workspace looks like a pro shop of some kind. Great job. So how much will it cost me for you to wrap mine?

You can do it yourself. It's not that hard. Just follow the instructions from the link I posted and then take the pieces to a local shop that does wraps. If you are in the Katy/Houston area I would suggest 5S Signs to wrap the pieces.

 

[Bkenyon53]

It's a wrap

Phenomenal job!

It really is the way it should’ve looked from the factory

EDIT: Did the airbag light turn on after you disconnected it? If so, did you need to take it back to the dealer to have it turned off?

 

[Code IV]

Phenomenal job!

It really is the way it should’ve looked from the factory

EDIT: Did the airbag light turn on after you disconnected it? If so, did you need to take it back to the dealer to have it turned off?

The light came on but after I put it back together, it went out. Thanks! pretty proud of this!

 

[mango315]

here are some pics of a successful trim swap thanks to this forum...Pic18 was driving by my area and was nice enough to do all the work since I didn't trust myself...so if he sees this he can comment better on the difficulty...

I'm very happy with the grey panels with my stingray grey exterior

 

[Pic18]

Thank you @codeIV for the great instructions on how to do the removal. Thank you @mango315 for doing the swap with me. Without further ado, I present a Mojito JL with red dash inserts.
I think I may need some time to determine if I like it or not. The red and green both compete for attention.

 

[tnjrb]

Thank you @codeIV for the great instructions on how to do the removal. Thank you @mango315 for doing the swap with me. Without further ado, I present a Mojito JL with red dash inserts.
I think I may need some time to determine if I like it or not. The red and green both compete for attention.

It's like Christmas time in your Jeep!

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