[W126 Coupe] dash removal

[eurotech1 at charter.net]

  The dash is probably one of the most time intensive items on the car to remove and install because of the wiring and componets in and under the dash that have to be removed prior to the dash cover itself being removed from the car. I've done several dashes, and they can take a while to do right (i.e. routing the wiring, hoses, and cables back to their componets), they were removed in conjuction with heater core replacements. If you have never done one, I would recommend enlisting the aid of someone who has, it will go more quickly. The factory shop manual gives good detailed info on removal and reinstallation. Follow that, and it should go smoothly.

                        Later,
                        Chris
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> > From: "I House" <tiger80 at mindspring.com>
> Date: 2005/04/02 Sat PM 09:05:28 EST
> To: "'Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists'" <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
> Subject: RE: [W126 Coupe] dash cover
> 
> It?s funny you should know the original owner had installed a Coverlay since
> my interior shop assures me no one will know!  I guess the AVERAGE guy
> wouldn?t know but a SEC?er would.  (chuckle)  Paul, I rarely get out to
> SoCal but I?ll keep it in mind.  And Richard, what about getting the
> original dash recovered?  Some of the vendors in the back of Hemmings
> guarantee their replacement molded dash material covering will never, ever
> crack no matter what.  Thoughts?  And how hard would it be to take out the
> dash?
>  
> Ike
>  
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Shayegan, Richard [mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com] On Behalf Of
> Shayegan, Richard
> Sent: Saturday, April 02, 2005 5:19 PM
> To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists
> Subject: RE: [W126 Coupe] dash cover
>  
> Just to let you all know, I've been told by the parts manager at the MB
> Classic Center that you'd be wise to get a replacement dash sooner rather
> than later as they won't be easy to get for many more years.
> Richard
>  
>    _____  
> 
> From: mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com on behalf of Paul Samarin
> Sent: Sat 4/2/2005 5:54 PM
> To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists
> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] dash cover
> Hi, Ike!  The prior owner of my car also installed one of these, and
> not perfectly either.  Nevertheless, I've lived with it for a couple of
> years and replacing it is way down on my priorities list.  You're more
> than welcome to have a look anytime you're in So. Cal.
> 
> Paul
> 
> On Apr 2, 2005, at 12:27 PM, <eurotech1 at charter.net> wrote:
> 
> > Hey Ike,
> >
> >   The second owner of my 500SEC had installed a Coverlay dash cover at
> > some point (the car was originally from Orlando) but the Coverlay is
> > cracked too. Personally, I would have replaced the dash, and that is
> > what I plan on doing eventually. The "to do" list on my car is
> > becoming a restoration project. Oh well, it'll be worth it when it's
> > finished, I suppose.
> >
> >                          Later,
> >                          Chris
> > ============================================================
> >> From: "I House" <tiger80 at mindspring.com>
> >> Date: 2005/04/02 Sat PM 01:05:45 EST
> >> To: "'Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists'" <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
> >> Subject: [W126 Coupe] dash cover
> >>
> >> Hello all.
> >>
> >> What is the consensus of the group regarding a ?glued-on? plastic dash
> >> cover vs. the time and trouble to remove the dash and have it
> >> recovered?
> 
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