How to Remove the Dash From the 2001 Toyota Tacoma
The Toyota Tacoma was first introduced by Toyota in 1995 as a compact pickup. The dashboard can crack and fade with age and sun damage and may need to be replaced. You can replace the dash yourself on your '01 Tacoma in your home garage using a few simple tools purchased from any hardware store. To save yourself some money, check with your local auto wrecking yard to see if they have any used '01 Toyota Tacoma dashboards in good condition.
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Things You'll Need
- Flat-head screwdriver
- Phillips head screwdriver
- Torx head screwdriver
- Socket wrench set
Instructions
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Open the ashtray and push down on the metal retainer as you slide it out to remove it from the dash.
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Wedge a flat-head screwdriver under the bezel to pry it off. The bezel is the plastic piece that surrounds the instrument panel, the radio and the air conditioning controls.
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Open the driver's and front passenger's doors. Locate the screws on the sides of the dash and remove them with a Phillips head screwdriver.
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Remove the bolts on the kick panels under the dash on the driver's side and passenger's side.
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Pry up the dash trim by wedging a flat-head screwdriver under it and working your way around it until the dash is pried up.
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Pull the dash forward and unplug the electrical connections attached to it. Slide the dash out of the Tacoma through the driver's door or front passenger's door.
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References
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