How to replace old ugly dashboard in your car (Nissan Altima example).

[@DIYtime]

You can find replacement dashboard for your car here: ebay.us/FzY4L8 Or alternatively check your local junk yard for much better prices (usually around $50). (this is eBay affiliated link)

[@technewsfortechnoobs]

With as well documented and detailed as this is....there is ZERO chance I will be trying this myself. :)

[@DIYtime]

Goad I could help 😂

[@CH-zu7fn]

You did a wonderful job explaining and showing all the steps. Lord have mercy😢 on all who proceed...

[@DIYtime]

😅

[@TryMeFoolYT]

i just did all this thinking there was an issue with my ac vent doors 😂😂 it ended up being low on ac got some ac hoses replaced by some guys in mex for a little less than $200. im replacing those small little tweeters, i didnt knew i had lol. im keeping my broken and abused dash though. not worth to replace on this car. mine is a 2007 with 126,000miles.

[@gerrygleckel237]

Thank you for showing me that there is no way in hell I should be doing this myself. Looks like a dashboard cover is in my future!

[@jaygremillion]

I'm glad somebody else said exactly what I was thinking. This was a wonderful video and very helpful in preparing me for what I would have gotten myself into had I decided to take this on myself. Definitely convinced me to just get the cover and be done with it.

[@541262]

This is exactly what I needed for my Altima. I didn't think it was this straight forward thank you!!

[@DIYtime]

Glad it helped!

[@tomrobbins456]

Best video I've ever seen on disassembly of something complicated. Just the right amount of verbal instructions, and high speed action. Thank you.

[@Aubreyinlalaland]

It completely changed the interior! Thank you for this. My 08 is in perfect condition, except for the dash. Is sooo bad and now that my son realized he can draw on the dash with his nails it’s gotten even worse. Lol 🙄

[@DIYtime]

👌🏼😁

[@nishalahmed]

Now I can tell my dad, I wasn't the only one who did it.

[@DIYtime]

💪🏻

[@danielgriffith5490]

I just got this car for $100 with 130kmiles and I’m so excited to bring it back to life as all project ! So glad I found this video

[@realbatman.official]

lord have mercy 💀

[@jcgrafixx]

Hey man, I love how simple and direct to the point you explain everything with details so easy to understand, wow great job now I feel much better doing it myself...Thanks man!

[@DIYtime]

Awesome, thanks for sharing! Feedback like this gives me wings! 😁👍🏼

[@ovidiucg]

The best-explained video ever. Now I can go and shop for a dashboard and replace I my self.

[@1dt1971]

Excellent video. Short, concise, to the point, but detailed enough to do the job. Great job.

[@brandonspringfield9007]

When I was trying to take this dash out before… I was looking for a video and there wasn’t one… finally someone made one

[@DIYtime]

Someone had to! 😁

[@ironeagle1281]

What an excellent video, I really appreciate your time to document this clear and concise repair procedure for a common problem on these cars, thank you !! This is a KNOWN MANUFACTURING DEFECT. Nissan knew of this problem for years and under a prior class action law suit in FL agreed to replace all of those dashes for free with factory new ones. However, they screwed the rest of us living in other states (there is no sun elsewhere right?) and denied any responsibility for this issue which should have been a Nationwide recall instead leaving us to fend for ourselves. The shiny dash top produces dangerous glare to the driver and was found to be a safety issue. I was quoted $2600 by the dealer to replace for my 2008 Coupe. The new part can be had for about $1000 with discount which is still pricey considering it's their fault. I am told 2007-2010 dashes are all the same and would fit. Unfortunately, no good used ones to be had currently. I am looking into a molded hard topper which I see they make. Was wondering if anyone has tried one of those and what you thought?

[@DIYtime]

Another caveat was you had to file claim until certain date, so if yours melted year later, you are screwed (Im in FL but still got screwed). I used 2012 dash on 2007 car. Had no issues.

[@ironeagle1281]

@@DIYtime Interestingly, we also have a 2012 sedan and that dash while slightly tacky, does not exhibit any shinyness or cracking so far. I wonder if they quietly fixed the problem on later models.

[@DIYtime]

Could be...

[@guerrierclinder]

I've installed today a new dashboard in My 2011 Nissan Altima with this video😊😊😊. Thank you for all the informstion, it was very very very helpful. I struggled a lot with the airbag, i couldn't take off the clips i had to do in another way. But my new dashboard is installed after 8 hours of hard work and i lot of strategy for different parts. And i did it by myself

[@chakrireddy-y7j]

Hi clinder, Can i know where did you found your new dashboard?

[@DIYtime]

Awesome, great job!

[@botrosmarzouk6561]

Amazing. Thank you so much for an excellent explanation and great instructions. You are a rock star

[@LaurenThemea-zb8wt]

I appreciate you posting this because I knew it wasn't as difficult as I was told it would be!

[@cesarpalomino686]

Your explanation was perfect and helped me a lot. Thanks so much.

[@OttoBarrera-dy5tb]

One of best videos I've seen yet, step by step,thanks

[@MichaelReginald]

Wow! This was super helpful. I have the opportunity to purchase a car and will need to do some upgrading on the vehicle. The dashboard 8s badly cracked so I will be replacing it. This video is super helpful in doing that.

[@MrChuycent]

Thank you bro. You have save me me time and money. Didn’t know how to attack this but you made it easy.

[@DIYtime]

Awesome!

[@AppliedMetaphysician]

Sweet Jesus on a 10-Speed!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!

[@solomankonneh2877]

This video is underrated. You did such a great job. Now I could change mines using your awesome instructions. I also have an 07, You think 2011 or 2012 could fit?

[@DIYtime]

Thank you! 😁 Yes, we used 2012 and it was exactly the same.

[@globewalker99]

@@DIYtime our dashboard in our 2012 is already cracking and only 50K miles... but we do park outside

[@pierre-antoinebetton1333]

Thank you for the very detailed video! This helped me a lot to remove the dashboard on my Altima!

[@DIYtime]

Glad it helped!

[@jorgerd3606]

Excellent video, detailed; very professional, thank you…

[@ROPRTKARLOS]

I like how easy you pull out the air bag , I’m struggling here

[@christiant7811]

I really love this video it is so detailed and easy to understand thank you.🙌🏾💯🔥

[@DIYtime]

Glad it helped! 😁

[@lifesajokewithbristol4785]

Did anyone see the 20$ in the glove compartment

[@DIYtime]

😄👍🏼 Good eye! My father taught me to always hide an emergency $$$ in the car, just in case... This saved me quite a few times!!!

[@kazukisenpai1]

I was waiting. And searching. For some one to. Comment. On that money xD

[@DIYtime]

😂

[@ytw_michael]

@@DIYtime not good for me, cuz when I see someone begging for $, I would feel guilty ignoring them lol

[@patjones1223]

You're A Bad Man!!💪 GREAT VIDEO! 👍 I rather do it myself dealerships over charge!👍

[@DIYtime]

Glad you liked it!

[@fermantravers5478]

Great!!! I learned a lot about my '09 coupe dash board, and what's under it. I need to change my cabin filter. lol I will check for the recall for the squishing/sticky material on the top of the dashboard. I can't comprehend why they used that material? I'm subscribed. Thanks! FT

[@DIYtime]

Thanks!

[@nene5857]

Thank you! I have a 2010 and it’s in horrific condition! Cracked, sticky, broken off pieces everywhere it catches all lint, hair and dander so it looks disgusting. No amount of cleaning will help, I’m scared to try this myself!

[@joecas373]

You saved me hundreds with this video. Thank you so much

[@jeremyzamorano4774]

Watch the video at 2x speed. So satisfying

[@DIYtime]

👌🏼

[@tonyserrano5973]

Great video nice job!👍 quality close up video wth simple explanation!

[@rodolfogonzalez922]

Best video on how to do this very professional

[@DIYtime]

Thanks!

[@Set_That_Hook]

Awesome video im getting ready to do this to my daughters Altima

[@edwingalindo4687]

The perfect tutorial

[@suleidacarrera5242]

What year was this Nissan Altima which trim was it? Watching you do this looked so simple how do you keep the screws in order to remember where they go? It looked fantastic! I have a 2012 Nissan Altima S and the whole dashboard is cracked and sticky I was considering a overlay in plastic but after watching you it seemed so practical and possible Thank you ❤ now to find the charcoal dashboard at a junk yard. Definitely Subscribe

[@DIYtime]

Mine was 2007. Screws were easy to remember cuz I videotaped where they all came out of 😅 Thanks for your kind words, glad it was helpful video for you!

[@rosskrause3926]

Wow what a great video ! luckily my 2012's dash is perfect..what a great job you did here ! I think I need to remove my ventilation ductwork..my car has had a terrible odor that just happened one day about 2 months ago..I have of course changed and then went ahead and removed the new cabin air filter..took off the cowling under the hood etc..could see the blower motor..there was pine needles and pieces of the old foam sealer trim coming out of the vents and out of the cabin air filter box area and stinks ! Have you run into this problem that I have mentioned here ?? As I said earlier you did a great job here !

[@DIYtime]

Thanks! Yeah, my Altima is 2007, and replacement dash was from 2012! Looks like they improved quality in later models.

[@DIYtime]

It could be rodents too. For some reason they really like air ducts. I think they hide there when it gets cold. I had their poop blowing out of the vents in the past in another car.

[@rosskrause3926]

@@DIYtime Yep..I think rodents too..when I pulled out the cabin filter prior to this new one I installed it looked like it had been chewed up..it was all shredded up..no way it could come out looking like that u der most conditions..I have to figure out how to get the duct work out and ran it up...its heater weather time now and it stinks !

[@DIYtime]

😬

[@k229kk]

holy crap can they design it more difficult than this? like adding planet alignment and 4 different mechanics' thumb as sacrifice. anyway superb video.

[@almotasimalkhateeb5181]

You know ..... Really Really thaaaaaaanks 👍👍👍👍👍😘😘😘😘⚘️🌷⚘️🌷⚘️🌷

[@DIYtime]

👊🏼

[@gottosahani7571]

Thanks that was very good

[@DIYtime]

👍🏼

[@yongkyulee4213]

Awesome dude

[@freddycazares4190]

Very helpful Thanks

[@DIYtime]

Glad it helped!

[@CaptainOhare]

Excellent video.

[@nishalahmed]

Is putting a dashboard cover a good alternative?

[@LuisRivera-ky1rq]

Thanks for the video !!!

[@playerkiller2658]

Nice video men

[@fernandobenner4162]

Excellent

[@caonexpeguero9984]

You are great!!!!

[@Cooki3Monsta]

This is a great video !

[@DIYtime]

Thanks!

[@paulyfixx8593]

hi I dont ususally post comments but I thought I would try in case u reply :) firstly, amazing video! very useful cause im going to do mine! also, I need to replace my entire dash assembly the same exact part u just did..I have a 2007, I found one at a junk yard for a 2012 and it looks literarily IDENTICAL..do u know if the dash part is exactly the same fit? 2007 - 2012 I THINK is the same interior parts but im making sure before I go pull it out..pleeease help I cant find help for it anywhere its very hard to figure out lol..im asking u cause obv u know what u are doing with changing interior parts your car is FIRE!

[@DIYtime]

It should be identical. My car was also 2007, and dashboard from junk yard was 2012. I had no issues. Worst case, they usually allow returns for a week or two.

[@paulyfixx8593]

@@DIYtime bro thank you SO much! so u had literally the EXACT situation! lol cant thank u enough man this was stressing me out

[@DIYtime]

Glad to help!

[@jeremiahjeromehenryphillip2079]

Wonderful video

[@DIYtime]

Many thanks!

[@VasinsonSVO]

Лайк от души друг😊

[@edrianeernie3814]

Thank you for the helpful video! Do you just leave the car battery unplugged the whole time, unless you need to get the screws on the steering wheel? Or could I remove the screws before staring so that the car battery is unplugged the whole time and prevent electrical damage?

[@DIYtime]

Yes, do screws first and then unplug battery.

[@CloseMyDoorMane]

This was a damn good video!!!!

[@DIYtime]

Thanks!

[@ji4r]

I want to replace the car's dashboard, but will I make annoying noises after changing it?

[@DIYtime]

So far - mine is pretty good. No any new noises that I can notice.

[@ji4r]

@@DIYtime good👌🏼 thank you for your nice and simple content

[@DIYtime]

My pleasure!

[@AltimaV6SportsCar]

Wow, it’s so complicated, I felt a little regret buying this generation Altima, I am thinking about trading it for the previous generation, since older cars are easier to work on, the right to repair cars is shrinking as time goes on and it’s heartbreaking.

[@sbcowboy7505]

Great video! I did mine but now my instrumental panel doesnt seems to work or my trunk unlock on the switch and the remote wont work. Any ideas? We disconnected the battery while doing the disconnect and install. Thanks

[@sbcowboy7505]

Alright ok! Found my trbl! 1st. The gauges was in the gauges themselves we replaced an internal plastic piece that was not installed correctly. 2nd how silly! The trunk valet switch was off Now everything is working Thank u DYI. Dash looks great!

[@DIYtime]

Was about to say, there is a switch in glove box for trunk lock... 👍🏼

[@PrincessTS01]

holly molly that's nasty dash, my 06 dash is still perfect!

[@DIYtime]

07 must have been tough year for Nissan using cheap materials....

[@sabirhussain4403]

Good work

[@dwhit7451]

Yellow plug first with the airbag! U got lucky

[@DIYtime]

Battery was unplugged for quite some time prior to unplugging it.

[@aliserkansoykan8003]

awesome😀😀

[@stevenbyrd4310]

Will a 2012 Altima Dash work on a 2009

[@antoniosandoval6245]

Puédes subir un video pero poniéndolo, por favor, te lo agradecería mucho

[@iknitall]

Very good instruction but after viewing this video I think I'll just live with the dashboard and a good cleaning. All this just to remove a dashboard

[@Demondisturba]

What if you can't turn the car on at the junkyard to move the steering wheel

[@DIYtime]

I had to remove the entire steering column assembly.

[@hookahone]

Did you have to move the vin plate to new one or Is it not attached to it

[@DIYtime]

Not attached

[@luispesantes4618]

Tu trabajas en eso oh solo era para el vídeo

[@naderq1573]

Hey man I love the video but how to be sure that the junk yard speaks that comes with dash board are working and if I do this project and run to a problem can I ask you for help am a bit new to this

[@DIYtime]

Junk yards usually have 30-days store credit. Test speakers and return if necessary. I personally removed speakers when getting dashboard from junk yard.

[@hecsalinas1971]

If anyone can help me. At the two minute mark he is going to remove a small Phillips screw. My car is missing both of those screws. Does anyone know what size they are? The ones at the back/sides of the arm rest.

[@Raldaddy85]

wow amazing

[@Carlnunez1]

Excelente!!!

[@stevenrubio-vasquez3552]

im i buggin but what does takin off the door seals the shift and back and seats have to do with replacing the panel besdies the disconnecting the connects it looks so unnecessary to take apart stuff that has nothing to do with the dash im not a expert so im questioning why ??M

[@DIYtime]

You have to get seals out to be able to be able to remove some of the panels and to reach some screws.

[@ecuatransport8481]

Thanks

[@DIYtime]

👌🏼

[@omegaman7241]

my 08 dash is perfect.... are you in a warm climate?

[@DIYtime]

Yes. Florida 🏖 ☀️

[@cedeno001]

how much would this cost to be done ?

[@DIYtime]

Depends on hourly rates of your mechanic. Probably 2-3 hour job. I’d do this for $100, if you were local.

[@davidcoronado4953]

I have a 2012 nissan altima does the new dashboard have to come from another 2012 nissan altima or can ot be from a different year as long as it fits?

[@DIYtime]

It could be any one from 2007-2012, but I would try to find it as fresh as possible, year 2012 in our case.

[@SuperMario91-]

hey what tools did you use i need to get a dash panel for my 2009 maxima

[@DIYtime]

I think replacement process will be similar for Maxima, since its the sane manufacturer. Links for tools are in the description.

[@gabinodominguez7616]

Would u know if the sedan dash will fit a coupe I have a 08 Nissan Altima coupe

[@DIYtime]

Not sure, but I highly doubt it.

[@DIYtime]

I looked up pictures though, they kinda look identical. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@lur3950]

Fantastic video!! I'd give you 10 likes if I could

[@antoniocardona7773]

Anyone else try to grab the $20 or was it just me 😂

[@DIYtime]

Emergency stash - must have in your car. $20 will get you out of most situations, food, gas, etc, in case you forget your wallet.

[@dastandlshad4846]

I need dash board

[@josematias1787]

i rather just keep the dashboard matt on my car, i don't want to risk breaking anything or messing up

[@adinisrael3574]

Never mind I will not attempt this!

[@nene5857]

Nissan is terrible for not recalling all cars with this issue! It makes me not want to buy my next car from this company!

[@billmoore4187]

I would rather try to do brain surgery on myself. Crazy complicated!!

[@iamthestormthatisapproaching69]

I had a dream just moments ago where my mother (not a car enthusiast or have any knowledge on car components other than operation) told me to get my dash replaced. Apparently the car i was using was my dad's 2010 hyundai elantra when irl i use a silver 2010 kia forte sx. Anyway, i asked her "you know how to do that?" as i was obviously quite shocked. She only shrugged in response. She showed it to me and it was glossy plastic and light blue, literally 3x more saturated than the blue paintjob on the car itself. I walked outside my porch, went in the car and that was the end of the dream. I guess it was too weird to see the full story