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Dash Removal

2002 U320 3610
I want to gain access behind the dash. What is the procedure for removing it? The right side of the dash (radio, camera display) seems to only have one screw that is near the 12 volt plug. I don't want to start pulling on it without knowing what to expect.
thanks,
OH
Rick & Deborah Webster
2002 3610 U320 #5964
2014 Jeep Wrangler Sahara JKU- 'Copperhead'
Richland Chambers Lake, East Texas

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Reply #1 –
I don't know on a 2002 but on a 1999 just pull up the top cover it's hinged.Gam
joseph gambaro
1999 U295 36'

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Reply #2 –
The dash module on my 2002 U270 will "pop" out, using a plastic tool to lift it up (the back part).  I don't recall any screw there.  I have not gotten into the passenger top side.
The selected media item is not currently available.Brad & Christine Slaughter
Was:  1990 U280 36'
Was:  2002 U270 36' (With a bathroom door) Build #5981
Is:  2021 Leisure Travel Van Wonder 24RL
2015 Jeep JKU, 2003 S10 QC 4x4 or 2017 C-Max
Lake Havasu City, AZ (or Gillette, WY)

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Reply #3 –
Here's a topic I can help with. 

I just happen to have mine all pulled apart right now.  Looking forward starting from right to left. 

1.  The vertical panel in front of the passenger is attached with velco and you lift and pull to remove it.  There are two small slots on the bottom lip to give you a grip.  Lots of fuses behind this one.  And the calibration reset for the Audit monitor system.

2.  The right-hand horizontal panel is held on with screws through the grab handle and then velco. 

3.  The next vertical panel to the left is attached with screws at the bottom and velco at the top--it removes the storage compartment door.  Be careful--mine is cracked.  Nor sure if I did it or it was like that before I started.  I'll probably try to repair with some epoxy before I reassemble.

4.  The back and bottom of the storage compartment can be taken apart with screws in the two panels. 

5.  The center horizontal part of the dash is attached with velco. 

6.  The back of the instrument cluster is just a press fit and can be removed (with care) by prying and twisting the plastic cover. 

7.  I have not removed the left-hand horizontal cover behind the instrument cover but it appears to be just velcro. 

8.  The front driver kick panels are held in place with screws and velcro.  The only panel I have not been abel to remove fairly easily is the one just to the right of the accelerator pedal.  It appears to need some screws removed in the instrument cover to the right of the Audit monitor and I haven't been able to figure out how to get to them. 

Hope this helps.  I can post pictures if you need them.

Rich
Rich and Peggy Bowman
2002 U270 3610 WTFS, build #5939--"Freedom"
2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit 4xe
SMI AirForceOne brake system
PakCanoe 15

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Reply #4 –
Quote from: richb3125 –
Here's a topic I can help with. 
Hope this helps.  I can post pictures if you need them.

Rich
Pictures are always good. 8) I may be needing to get in there soon.
The selected media item is not currently available.Barry BEAM #16014
2003 U320 40' AGDS
Beamalarm, Foretravel technical help and specifications
"Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve"

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Reply #5 –
Quote from: Barry Beam –
Pictures are always good. 8) I may be needing to get in there soon.
Me Too!!!!!!  Pictures would be wonderful!
The selected media item is not currently available.Brad & Christine Slaughter
Was:  1990 U280 36'
Was:  2002 U270 36' (With a bathroom door) Build #5981
Is:  2021 Leisure Travel Van Wonder 24RL
2015 Jeep JKU, 2003 S10 QC 4x4 or 2017 C-Max
Lake Havasu City, AZ (or Gillette, WY)

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Reply #6 –
OK, you asked for pictures.  DISCLAIMER:  I'm no expert so I made not have some components correctly ID'ed.

1.  The right side of the dash in front of the passenger.  The heat ducts come off easily so you can move the cover up onto the top of the dash.  To take the top (horizontal portion off, I think you must remove the grab handle and then it is velcro.  I have not done this.

2.  A picture of all the resettable fuses behind this panel.

3.  A picture of the reset switch I installed for the Javalina tank calibration.  A big thanks to Mike O'Leary (previous owner who told me where to find the ground wire and to Barry Beam for pointing out that he has a push button switch on his system.  The switch is in the upper right corner of the previous described panel.

4.  The right side of the center part of the console.  It has screws on the bottom and velcro on the top.

5.  The corner between the right panel and the right side of the center console.  The sheet metal box holds the blower fan and cool/heat cores.

6.  Looking into the center storage compartment.  The back and bottom panels are held in with small screws.  This is the top of the back of the compartment showing dash HVAC relays and vacuum control solenoids for the duct flaps. 

7.  Looking down at the floor of the center compartment.  IN the back is the Javalina box, on the left is the controller for the Generator autostart and on the right is the Smart Wheel box.

8.  The top of the dash.  The two top pieces are held on with velcro.  The cover on the back of the instrument cluster is just a push fit around the edges--no velcro or screws.

9.  Last two pictures--the back of the instrument cluster.

More pictures coming.

Rich
Rich and Peggy Bowman
2002 U270 3610 WTFS, build #5939--"Freedom"
2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit 4xe
SMI AirForceOne brake system
PakCanoe 15

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Reply #7 –
More pictures.

1.  The drivers left side of the instrument cluster.

2. The area behind the pedals.

3.  The area where your left foot is

4/5.  I got all excited after reading Michele's post about the dash mat and after making one (no picture because the dash is all torn apart) I kept going.  I have carpeted the side wall by the driver and the front wall by the driver's feet.  We'll be having the carpet replaced at FOT in Oct so I'm getting some of the trim work done early. 

I've also used the carpet to replace the mish mash of shelf coverings throughout the coach.  Plus a couple of other projects for another post.

Hope this is helpful.  I'm always available to answer questions if I can.

Rich
Rich and Peggy Bowman
2002 U270 3610 WTFS, build #5939--"Freedom"
2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit 4xe
SMI AirForceOne brake system
PakCanoe 15

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Reply #8 –
Most excellent!  Thank you!!
The selected media item is not currently available.Brad & Christine Slaughter
Was:  1990 U280 36'
Was:  2002 U270 36' (With a bathroom door) Build #5981
Is:  2021 Leisure Travel Van Wonder 24RL
2015 Jeep JKU, 2003 S10 QC 4x4 or 2017 C-Max
Lake Havasu City, AZ (or Gillette, WY)

Re: Dash Removal

Reply #9 –
Outstanding! Glad you figured this all out. I need to get access to the radio, generator run LED, and the display and now I won't have "tear up more than I fix" to get that done.
Thanks,
OH
Rick & Deborah Webster
2002 3610 U320 #5964
2014 Jeep Wrangler Sahara JKU- 'Copperhead'
Richland Chambers Lake, East Texas

Re: Dash Removal

Reply #10 –
You should be able to get to all of those by just removing the back of the instrument cluster.

Rich
Rich and Peggy Bowman
2002 U270 3610 WTFS, build #5939--"Freedom"
2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit 4xe
SMI AirForceOne brake system
PakCanoe 15

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Reply #11 –
Thanks Rich,  great pictures.  I watch a tech at FOT take my dash apart and was pretty simple once you saw it done.  I need to get behind the dash, FOT didn't go that far so the pictures help a lot.

Roger
Roger Engdahl and Susan Green
2001 U320 3610 #5879 (Home2) - 2014 Jeep Cherokee or 2018 F150
Hastings, MN

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Reply #12 –
Rich,

Thank you very much for the pictures and descriptions. That is all very helpful and greatly appreciated
2000 U270 34' WTFE Build 5756 "Ole Red"
2014 Honda CRV
Washington, Vermont
Lady Lake, Fl,  Independence, VA
Former owner of 2002 U320, 2003 U320, 2005 U270

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Reply #13 –
Rich,
You solved my question with picture 84. My dash AC controller smoke it control board and FOT inform me this control  board was used only in 2001. I see with your 2002 they replace it with standard cube relays and diodes, much more serviceable.
Steve
2001 U320 40' IF$ Build #5798
2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk Toad
2015 GMC Duramax HD2500 Toad
2014 Polaris RZR 1000
Litchfield Park, AZ- Soon to be Paulden, AZ