Do you need to remove the dash on a Pontiac?
Removing the dash is sometimes necessary if you want access to the parts under the dash, such as the radio or the gauges. The plastic on the dash of the Pontiac car can be brittle, so care needs to be taken when removing the dash.
How do you remove the passenger side dash?
Pull the bottom of the passenger-side dash off by hand, by pulling up and then out. Go to the driver’s door and locate the eight screws that go along the side of the driver-side dash. Remove the screws and keep them somewhere safe. Go to the passenger side and remove the eight screws that hold the dash in on that side.
Where is the heater on a Pontiac Grand Prix?
How to Replace the Heater Core in a Pontiac Grand Prix. The heater core is located right behind the front compartment and dashboard of the Pontiac Grand Prix. Its exact location depends on the size of the car’s engine. If you need to replace the core, you must also replace the seals around the core and its cover.
Why is the security light on on my Grand Prix?
You cannot just turn it off unless the problem is fixed. The security light is on because you have a problem with your Passlock theft system. There are temporary fixes, like doing a re-learn of the theft deterrent, but the problem will come back. Most likely, you need a new ignition cylinder. Those are what usually go bad on the Grand Prix cars.
How do you replace a Pontiac Grand Am security light?
Remove the cylinder from the ignition switch and replace with a new cylinder and Passlock housing….after replacement you will need to do a theft re-learn. To know exactly, you’d need a proper scanner to access the body control module and check for theft system codes.
Removing the dash is sometimes necessary if you want access to the parts under the dash, such as the radio or the gauges. The plastic on the dash of the Pontiac car can be brittle, so care needs to be taken when removing the dash.
Pull the bottom of the passenger-side dash off by hand, by pulling up and then out. Go to the driver’s door and locate the eight screws that go along the side of the driver-side dash. Remove the screws and keep them somewhere safe. Go to the passenger side and remove the eight screws that hold the dash in on that side.
Where is the radio bracket on a Pontiac?
Open both driver-side and passenger-side doors and locate bolts that are securing the dash directly to the frame. The bolts are located right along the side of the dash and will run up the edge. Use a screwdriver to unfasten the radio bracket to remove the radio.
What does the instrument cluster do on a Pontiac Bonneville?
The instrument cluster on a Pontiac Bonneville is your direct line into the operating components of your engine. It tells you how fast you’re going, how much gas you have and how many revolutions per minute your engine is turning. Unfortunately, if one of the gauges stops working, then most likely the entire cluster needs to be replaced.
Open both driver-side and passenger-side doors and locate bolts that are securing the dash directly to the frame. The bolts are located right along the side of the dash and will run up the edge. Use a screwdriver to unfasten the radio bracket to remove the radio.
The instrument cluster on a Pontiac Bonneville is your direct line into the operating components of your engine. It tells you how fast you’re going, how much gas you have and how many revolutions per minute your engine is turning. Unfortunately, if one of the gauges stops working, then most likely the entire cluster needs to be replaced.
How do you remove the radio from a Pontiac?
Remove two 9/16-inch bolts from each lower corner of the pad which secure it to the car and two more on either side of the steering column hole. You can now pull the pad forward enough to see behind it. The radio is removed next. Pull off the buttons and bezels and remove the 5/8-inch nuts from the control shafts.
How do you remove the radio from the dash?
Unplug the radio harness and antenna cable from the radio and pull it out of the dash. Leave all wiring under the dash. Next locate and remove four 3/8-inch nuts securing the heater controls to the rear of the pad. I prefer to leave these controls intact so I remove them from the pad and simply let the assembly hang.
Can a Pontiac GTO be restored to just dashes?
The arm rest pads on this ’70 GTO convertible had seen better days, so they will be treated to Just Dashes vacuum forming process and restored at the same time as the dash. Almost any vinyl covered part you can remove from the car can be restored by Just Dashes, including door panels, head rests, etc.
What kind of Dash does a Pontiac Tempest have?
The Tempest, Le Mans and GTO were fitted with a dash fascia just about as large as some banana republics. Not only did the top vinyl surfaces crack but the front face also usually suffers the same fate.
What should I do with my Pontiac dash?
Use a toothbrush on the radio and other knobs, dismantle the instrument cluster and polish or replace the plastic lens, install a quartz clock movement, etc. Hopefully you will never have to remove your dash pad again, so take advantage of the opportunity to clean everything including under the dash, wiring, ducts and whatever else needs attention.
The arm rest pads on this ’70 GTO convertible had seen better days, so they will be treated to Just Dashes vacuum forming process and restored at the same time as the dash. Almost any vinyl covered part you can remove from the car can be restored by Just Dashes, including door panels, head rests, etc.
The Tempest, Le Mans and GTO were fitted with a dash fascia just about as large as some banana republics. Not only did the top vinyl surfaces crack but the front face also usually suffers the same fate.
When did Pontiac stop using the dash fascia?
From 1969 to 72 Pontiac used the dash design described above. The Tempest, Le Mans and GTO were fitted with a dash fascia just about as large as some banana republics. Not only did the top vinyl surfaces crack but the front face also usually suffers the same fate.
Do you put the top down on a Pontiac G6?
WHATEVER YOU DO DO NOT PUT THE TOP DOWN UNTIL YOU HAVE IT FILLED! If you do then you will have to remove the trunk, backseat, 5 actuator pins and many other parts to your car just to manually close the lid. It is literally the worst job I have ever done on a car! I would rather change and engine.
Are there any problems with my Pontiac G6 convertible?
I have an ’06 G6 convertible with 70k miles on it. Physically, the car is in immaculate shape, but I seem to be having some new problems with it! The biggest and most concerning is with the convertible top. At the end of the summer, the top would “pop” open when i went to put it down, but it would not lift up and go down.
What are the names of the Pontiac warning lights?
Click a link to learn more about each one. They are roughly ordered by importance, which tends to be by color (red, amber, yellow, orange, green, blue). There are over 40 of them, so search carefully! Models examined include G3, G5, G6, G8, Grand Prix, Solstice, Torrent, and Vibe.
How to bypass the PassLock sensor on a 2002 Pontiac Grand Am?
This web page will guide you through the steps necessary to bypass the “Passlock Sensor” on a 2002 Pontiac Grand Am, and keep the “SECURITY” light off forever. The steps necessary are similar on the other models listed above. There are generally only minor differences in how to get the radio out to get to the wires.
Where is the low coolant sensor on a 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix?
If it is not low, then you may have a level sensor problem. 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix need to know where the low coolant sensor is. The light flashed low coolant all the time and it has plenty of coolant and its not running hot at all. The low coolant level sensor is in the passenger side of the radiator.
Click a link to learn more about each one. They are roughly ordered by importance, which tends to be by color (red, amber, yellow, orange, green, blue). There are over 40 of them, so search carefully! Models examined include G3, G5, G6, G8, Grand Prix, Solstice, Torrent, and Vibe.