Replacement dash board?

[meadowies]

Hey guys, just wondering if anyone has done or knows how to remove and replace the whole leather dash covering from a MY05 Liberty Wagon.
I have a few dashes from wrecking yards in sight, just want to know if it is possible to do. Bought mine sun cracked!
Also will I have to replace the air bags or anything like that? or possibly (hopefully) just a straight swap.

Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated

[bigBADbenny]

Of course it can be done, DIY removing one from a wreck will defo start you in the right direction, as will getting intimate with your cars FSM (service procedures) and eg Opposed Forces (parts list & diagrams).
The main thing would be to not damage your loom etc in the process, so be prepared and take your time.

Maybe ask Nathan here who just did a complete swap inc dash.

It's not leather but a textured vinyl rubber thing

[meadowies]

thanks for your help. do you know if it would be possible to just remove the leather covering and not have to actually touch any of the electronics/wires etc

[nathanVY]

thanks for your help. do you know if it would be possible to just remove the leather covering and not have to actually touch any of the electronics/wires etc

Unfortunately no, it's all one piece - but they aren't too difficult to remove. They do have some wires attached and a few you have to unplug but you could knock it over in a few hours.

[meadowies]

thanks for your help. do you know if it would be possible to just remove the leather covering and not have to actually touch any of the electronics/wires etc

Unfortunately no, it's all one piece - but they aren't too difficult to remove. They do have some wires attached and a few you have to unplug but you could knock it over in a few hours.

thank you. do you know if there any issues around air bags etc?

[bigBADbenny]

You should pull your battery neg and hold down the break for a minute before working on any cars airbags.
See the FSM for specifics on installation procedures.

[nathanVY]

Just make sure the battery is off before you go unplugging air bags and you'll be fine.