1987 Bronco dash

[swafford]

Just wondering if any one knows how the padded part of the dash that is over the dash pocket and radio area comes off. It is cracked and I want to get it recovered. Thanks

 

[Seabronc]

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If it is anything like an 80 - 86 there should be about 4 screws near the windshield and several along the bottom edge toward the seats.  The best place to learn is at a local auto parts recycle yard.

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[miesk5]

Yo,

As Seabronc advised on a yard queen!

Parts Break-Out Diagram in an 87 w/out nomenclature

Source: by Dustin S (Dustball, Mellow Yellow, Mr. Laser Boy) at http://web.archive.org/web/20110704091237/http://ylobronc.users.superford.org/documents/dash.pdf

Next by Chilton,

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Exploded view of the ENTIRE instrument panel-1987-88 models

Removal & Installation

Disconnect the battery(ies).

Remove the nut attaching the panel to the brake pedal, or, brake and clutch pedal, support.

Remove the bolt attaching the panel to the firewall brace.

Remove the 4 quarter-turn pins which attach the steering column opening cover and remove the cover.

Remove the 2 panel-to-side cowl attaching screws.

Unplug the wiring connectors at:

blower switch

air conditioner control switch

heater/air conditioner control bulb

Disconnect the hoses at the vacuum valve.

Disconnect the control cables at the heater/air conditioner control assembly.

Remove the 4 screws securing the upper, leading edge of the panel to the dash.

Lift the panel assembly up and over the steering wheel and out of the truck.

To install:

Position the panel assembly in the truck and align the 4 upper edge ***** holes.

Install the 4 screws securing the upper, leading edge of the panel to the dash.

Connect the control cables at the heater/air conditioner control assembly.

Connect the hoses at the vacuum valve.

Connect the wiring at:

blower switch

air conditioner control switch

heater/air conditioner control bulb

Install the 2 panel-to-side cowl attaching screws.

Install the steering column opening cover.

Install the bolt attaching the panel to the firewall brace.

Install the nut attaching the panel to the brake pedal, or, brake and clutch pedal, support.

Connect the battery(ies).

 

[swafford]

Thanks guy's can the  the 04282 section in the diagram be removed without removing the entire dash?

 

[miesk5]

Yo,

I have no idea. Do you see the screws that Seabronc mentioned?

 

[YoungBroncoii]

Not sure if you figured it out yet, but the only thing you will have to disconnect to get the padded dash off is the speaker wires from the speakers. Then you will have to pop off the inch and a half wide trim that runs at the base of the dash. There will be mounting brackets you will then have to unscrew. Next you have to unscrew screws from where there is a lip on the dash. With a little bit of wiggling you can maneuver it out of there. It's a tight squeeze!

I also have a 87 bronco II and recently repainted the dash and bought a dash cover from broncograveyard.com. It looks way better!