how to remove dash to replace radio in cutlass

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Old May 23rd, 2012 | 12:37 PM
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how to remove dash to replace radio in cutlass

I am replacing the radio in my 70 cutlass supreme with a new retrosound model. I have done some searching on the site and couldn't find what I was looking for as what all I need to remove to get at the radio. Could you guys help me out with what I need to remove and how? Thanks
Old May 23rd, 2012 | 01:08 PM
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Been awhile, but, I beleieve you pull the ***** off, loosen and remove the nuts that were behind the *****, lay on your back with a flash light and look up at the back of the radio for brackets and wiring harnesses to remove from the deck.
Old May 23rd, 2012 | 01:10 PM
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so I don't need to remove the dash to do this?
Old May 23rd, 2012 | 01:41 PM
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x2 on boese response
Old May 23rd, 2012 | 01:44 PM
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There may be some air ducts in the way though.
Old May 23rd, 2012 | 02:04 PM
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Remove the under dash valience (6-8 screws?). Remove the lower air plenum (2 screws), disconnect a few ducts from it & push them up out of the way. The radio will come out fromt he back. Dash itself stays in. Heck I found that even the heater box will come out with the dash IN!
Old May 23rd, 2012 | 02:11 PM
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There should be a long, clear plastic strap coming down from the top the dash - this will be attached to the side of the radio housing. Make sure that is disconnected as well.
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Old May 23rd, 2012 | 05:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Finn5033
I am replacing the radio in my 70 cutlass supreme with a new retrosound model. I have done some searching on the site and couldn't find what I was looking for as what all I need to remove to get at the radio. Could you guys help me out with what I need to remove and how? Thanks
Would it help to see how it goes together? here's a link to the 1970 Cutlass Assembly Manual. The radio is in sec 1-3, pages 130, 131 http://wildaboutcarsonline.com/membe...to_Sec_1-3.pdf
Old May 24th, 2012 | 09:50 AM
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@lady72, you were right on the money had no problems. Thanks
Old May 24th, 2012 | 10:36 AM
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@lady72, you were right on the money had no problems. Thanks
I'm always happy to share my past repair experiences - glad it helped!
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