G-Body Dashboard Removal!!! 1987 Olds 442: Video 33

I continue my Firewall Project by pulling the dashboard out of the 442.

[@crusty.computer]

Hutch you're my hero! I am restoring a Grand National and I need to pull the AC box to clean and repair it, and your videos are super helpful! You make it look so easy I'm tempted to pull the entire dash and clean it and check for anything else that needs to be done. Thank you so much!

[@hutchhiperf]

That's great to hear!! I can tell you the A/C is easier with no dash. Plus you can clean those nasty A/C ducts. Good luck and post back.

[@nileslee1]

Just discovered your channel and love it! I just bought my own 87 olds 442 and I’m bout to pull the dash to repair and flock it.

[@hutchhiperf]

Welcome to the family!

[@AjarZzzz]

Hey man great tutorial and I belive they now have a replacement blend door actuator cable with metal clips I belive for a g bodies for about 40 I think.

[@hutchhiperf]

As Ed McMahon would say "You are correct sir!" I saw that part over at GBodyParts

[@mickhirk4734]

Thank you. I have to do a 84 Elko soon this will help alot.

[@hutchhiperf]

No problem. Thanks for watching!

[@mastersmind602]

Makes sense great video 👍

[@hutchhiperf]

Thank you

[@jsljjlsl1027]

Going over your vid again friend. Repaired the good ole dash. Been about six months since took it out and need to see how i took it out 😆

[@hutchhiperf]

I may have to watch my own vid to get mine back in 🤣

[@jsljjlsl1027]

@@hutchhiperf 😆 I did followed your vid on how to disassemble the a/c box. Also next on the list to put back together. Thanks

[@ao258]

Hey Hutch, Awesome work and great detail!! Can you let me know where the cabin filter goes, and where I can source one? Cheers!

[@hutchhiperf]

Cabin Filter? In the 80's?? :-) hahaha. No such thing my friend. The best you had was the foam screen attached to the Evap. I think that was for moisture control really.

[@mastersmind602]

Getting ready to do my 2010 cts caddi dash swap

[@hutchhiperf]

Going into the Elko?? If so, PICS PICS PICS please!!

[@84SS931]

Do you know what that relay is for @ 16:24? On the gray plug that you didn’t touch both orange and pink wires are cut on my car.

[@hutchhiperf]

I want to say the orange and pink wires run to a light green module behind the dash center (behind the radio) I think it's for the seatbelt chime. That might be why it's cut. Check that though, I could be mistaken on that.

[@84SS931]

@@hutchhiperf ok thank you

[@jjgonzalez-reyes442]

Hello. Quick question what holds the rear defrost switch into the dash

[@hutchhiperf]

You'll have to get under the dash from the floor. The switch is held on from the back with a 7mm screw. If for some reason it's not a 7mm then it will be a 1/4.

[@hoeve-finecraftsmanship5932]

Great video. Thanks. You gave me a ton of little clues that were not even the original intention of this video. The one thing you didn't say that I was curious about is the relay by the glovebox. What does that relay do??? ~P

[@hutchhiperf]

It's the power antenna relay.

[@rugerboyks6288]

What is that cable for? I took off my glovebox and mine was not connected to the swing arm….wondering if it has any cause of my ac not working correct?

[@hutchhiperf]

The Hot/Cold Blend Door has a cable connected to it that runs to the A/C Head Unit. When you change your temp from cold to hot it moves a cable that moves that swing arm.

[@escape0686]

Hi, I have an 87 Cutlass Supreme Brougham 2 door RWD 5.0 Engine. I'm not sure if you can help but I want to know if the headlight switch in the dashboard has an indicator light that shines in blue on the top left of the switch. There is a single black wire with green stripe that looks like it attaches to the clear plastic housing on the left side of the switch. My wire has a metal cylinder on the end but no bulb. That cylinder snaps into the clear plastic housing and it has enough room in that housing for a small bulb. Looks like on mine that bulb broke off. Can you confirm there is a light and if so where can I get a replacement If you shine a light on the clear housing it shines a blue rectangle on the front of the bezel in the top left corner next to the headlight button I watched the video and the headlight switch was the only thing you didn't remove from the dashboard. Thanks!

[@jaycee6639]

I have an 85 442 with the same color interior. Was wondering if you know name/color code for the dash. Im in the process of restoring and want to get the right color

[@hutchhiperf]

The dash is tricky because it's darker than the trim and seats. I'm wondering if it's the same color as the Grand National dark grey. Best thing to do is find a local shop that sells SEM interior paint. Take a piece of dash trim and have them color match it for you. The G-Body parts sellers have the interior grey that matches all the other trim, but is not as dark as the dash.

[@1988Mrpaco]

So the steering wheel and column has to be removed?

[@hutchhiperf]

No. You can loosen it up and drop it down. You may have to remove the steering wheel to make it easier to get out. Go back and watch around minute 10;26 to see what I mean.

[@garyhickingbottom8285]

What is the purple wire connector in 14:18 used for?

[@hutchhiperf]

If we're both talking about the wire above the 25A fuse and below the 30A circuit breaker, then I think that's the 14ga PINK power wire for the Master and Pass Side power window switches.

[@garyhickingbottom8285]

@@hutchhiperf I was referring to the purple/white wire with black connector. I'm redoing a harness and removing unnecessary wires. It was late and I didn't want to look at my other car. i found out that it's the rear defrost. Now I want to add rear defrost in my other car since it doesn't have it😩

[@tmangan327]

Is is it possible to replace the dash skin without removing the entire dash from the car?

[@hutchhiperf]

The exterior of the dash is bonded to the inner metal structure. There is no dash skin per se, there's just DASH. You will either need to have it repaired or find a replacement. Some models have dash covers you can buy that goes over your existing dash. Not every model has a cover made for it.

[@tmangan327]

@@hutchhiperf I have an 87 442 like yours is there a cover for that year

[@tmangan327]

@@hutchhiperf When you say cover to go over it You mean it literally just goes right over the existing dash - there's no need to take the dash out

[@hutchhiperf]

@@tmangan327 Here it is. gbodyparts.com/product_info.php?products_id=1665

[@cloudrhezii]

About to take my whole dash out just to trace down the cluster illumination wire 🤦‍♂️ it isn’t getting power so my lights aren’t working . You have any idea because I got ripping it out ? 😔

[@hutchhiperf]

Taking the whole dash out immediately seems a bit extreme. Like taking the whole engine out to change the oil :-) You didn't say what GBODY you have. Take out the Instrument cluster first. You can see the wiring connector right behind it. You should be able to trace the wiring that way. All are pretty close in how they come out. Search youtube for "gbody instrument cluster removal" You'll prob find your specific cluster removal video. Good luck.

[@cloudrhezii]

@@hutchhiperf I’ve removed the cluster upgraded to leds . I’ve tested the ground with testing light with turn signal power feed the ground is good . But nothing will light when I test the illumination wire . I’ve replaced the dimmer switch and checked fuses . Made sure all my connections were clean and contacts were had better tension as well .

[@cloudrhezii]

@@hutchhiperf but it’s a 85 442 rally gauge !

[@hutchhiperf]

@@cloudrhezii Get on gbodyforum.com and search LED dash lights. I'm sure someone has run into this issue. Removing the whole dash isn't the answer if they worked before. Have you tried switching back to reg bulbs and see if it works? That would tell you if it's the LED's causing the issue or power.

[@cloudrhezii]

@@hutchhiperf yes switched back after making all cleaned connections and they don’t work still . They wasn’t working before hand . But I’ll try looking it up thank you

[@mooneyman9909]

Would an 83 cutlass go I to a 78 cutlass?

[@hutchhiperf]

Yep. Same dash.

[@CamTM-ds6ct]

How did you remove the radio?

[@hutchhiperf]

I looked on the internet. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHTah4yta7N1r8U It's super easy. Just pry the cover off and (4) 7mm screws and pull it out.

[@CamTM-ds6ct]

Thankyou

[@tezlaflare]

my wires got burnt up smh

[@hutchhiperf]

Oh no. To the ebay!