Best video on the internet about this topic, hands down. You killed it my friend! Thank you so much. I’m restoring/rebuilding my 1989 4Runner and we’re moving all electronics to the cab since a turbo is going where they used to be. Epic
I finally found the courage/time to remove my dash! I was going in to replace the heater switch valve cable and figured I might as well take my entire dash off so I can clean my vents as well. Can’t thank you enough for this detailed video!!
Excellent video, I am restoring an 88 pickup and wanted to replace the heater core O-rings. The hardest part was removing the passenger side HVAC vent. I found it will come out easily if an old credit card is made into a clip release. Bend the card 1/8” on one end, helps if the edges have a 1/4” radius, insert the card between the top of the vent and pad to disengage one clip then slide it over to release the other one, repeat for the lower clips.
Thanks once again , ended to figure how to do radio . I was so close . I took ash tray out and was like I think those screws hold it down but let me go watch a video. Before I break anything pulling on things. Ur the man . Appreciate this a lot
Couldn't figure out how to get the heater/fan panel off as I just bought a clock to upgrade my 88 I just bought (wasn't optioned with one, which was annoying as my 87 was). So happy I found this, especially since you pointed out that the clock plug is still in the loom! Saved a lot of headaches. Super clear and informative, thanks mate!
Great video, I just finished my 85’s complete interior swap from my rusted donor truck. And kept going back to this video to reference. thanks for the tips
Dude. You’re a life saver. (More like time and frustration saver, lol.) I have a shell of what was a 1986 extended cab in my garage. Parked it outside for 8 years after the head gasket blew. (Prolly the biggest regret in my life, if not one of.) Finally got it into my garage for the last two years and Totally almost scraped it after taking off a lot of the things I thought valuable. Just got an 85 extended cab now and it’s interior is shot. Thankfully the interior from my 86 is great and I’m gonna be able to swap it all now. Not trying to give you my life story or anything, but just want you to know, I got the 85 about two weeks ago, and then a week later I discovered you and all of your videos. Can’t tell you how much they have helped so far, thank you!!! Followed and Subscribed btw. God Bless!
great video. i am attempting to replace a leaking heater core in my 1985 hilux this video made removing the dash so much easier. Have you had to remove the heater core?, im a bit unsure where to start wondering if you had any knowledge of the process. TIA
To get the heater core you need to remove that metal dash brace. Then disconnect the two coolant hones on the firewall in the engine bay. Then unbolt the box from the rest of the hvac, and it should come right out. Just be gentle when removing those hose clamps, the copper pipe on the heater core bends easily.
Love it. Thank you. Today i was stuck on the hidden 10mm bolt so my dashboard wasn't opened. Will try again after arranging such long socket key support. Currently have cleaned clinometer but its not accurately working.
@6thGearGarage thank you, its opened finally ur video helps allot always.... Need to replace hvac controls and few ducts missing. Am confused either to remove AC unit from the dash board or not as dnt have compressor installed nor condenser as i dnt like AC in 4x4... Any expert advise please, just want my heater ON.
@@6thGearGarage my question would be, I guess, 2 parts. 1) Do you have to remove the lower dash frame and vent feeders to access the mounting points? 2) Where are the mounts located for this piece of trim, and how many mounts are there? With the top pad and cluster shroud out I can only see (2) 10mm bolts mounting it, one on either end positioned horizontally connecting at the base of the A pillars.
1. I'm pretty sure the whole dash needs to be pulled, or at least the pad and cluster surround... it's been a while since I've removed one but I've always had the dash removed before removing that little metal strip. 2. They're across the inside at the bottom of the windshield. Maybe 5 or 6 10mm bolts. It's a really tight fit to get them out. With the universal joint, the socket is still pressing against the inside of the windshield while removing the bolts.
Love the video! What an awesome resource. I feel a bit silly though... I've got a YN63 4Runner and the glovebox has a flexible curtain above it. I cannot figure out how to detach the curtain so that I can remove the glovebox. In your video, it is either broken or simply not present like it is on mine.
I haven't seen the curtain before, only a piece of black vinyl. The vinyl has 2 metal spring clips on each end of the one side, and the other side has a few built in push clips on a piece of plastic trim. I think.. It's been a while since I've had a truck that still had that piece.
@6thGearGarage yep, that flexible piece of vinyl is what I was describing as a curtain. I don't know a better word for it, haha! I found the wire clips and left it hanging in there for now. Thanks! I was trying to disconnect it from the top but it wasn't really necessary after all.
Thank you for providing this video. It helped me a lot. But I do not have climate and clock controls because my son broke it into pieces. Do you have any of it?
@@6thGearGarage thank you for your reply. If you get one of these pieces, post a video to buy them from you, because in my country there is none of them. Thank you again.
Sorry I do not, this one doesn't have AC. I had one truck with AC and there wasn't a separate harness under the hood for the AC, I think it was integrated into the entire harness. I think you'd be better off running a new rire for the AC compressor and then I believe the HVAC wiring under the dash is separate from the rest of the harness so you can pick one up at a junk yard and add it to your current harness. I'm not 100% on that, but I think that's how it was.
Excellent Video, it helped me piece together the interior on my '88 Xtra Cab. Also, have you run into any issues with your cruise control not working? Mine suddenly stopped working a few months after I got it. Not sure what the cause of the problem is, the cruise light lights up but it doesn't hold the gas pedal in place.
Hey man looove your account ! Super smooth dialogue. QUESTION THOUGH: HOW do you even remove the vent Panel on the dash thay goes around the Instruments Cluster ?
Thanks!! The only way I have found to remove that vent is to take out the trim piece around the cluster and then you can release the vent from the backside.
Great video thank you now on to the heater core. Can the copper tubes be removed and replaced with heater hose for a better seal? In other words are there any hot mods for heater cores connection
I have never seen that done before, as the copper tubes are part of the heater core. The heater core would have to be cut and that would increase the chance of a leak inside the cab.
Sorry I do not have a video, but once you remove the dash pieces, you can see all the connections. There's one that goes under the carpet on right side, through the floor to the rear of the truck. Another goes up the left A-pillar to the mirror. If you have power doors, you'll have some extra work.
SInce you have gutted the interior, I was wondering if you know how to get the cover off the map lights. I can see no release point and hate to damage the cover. Any advise is appreciated. Thks..jc
This truck only had the single dome light, like most of them have. It just pops right out, you may need to give it a gently pry with a tiny flat head. If the clear cover is brittle and cracks, that's normal. You can still get them new from the dealership. For the SR5 dual map light, I'll look around and see if I have one in my parts collection to see how it comes apart.
I don't understand the question, but I think you mean the HVAC face plate? There is a plug that plugs in to the HVAC unit that lights it up when the headlights are turned on.
Just make sure it's centered with the front wheels pointing straight. If it's slightly off, then rotate the steering wheel over 1 spline at a time until it's perfect.
I need help I just bought a 88 pickup 4x4 all original and it still has the og radio with the storage thing under it and I'm wonder how to get the radio out to replace it. it's different then the one you showed I can't find it
@@6thGearGarage yes it does it works but the sound cracks up real bad would I be able to take out the bottom storge box and put a touch screen double din?
@@6thGearGarage na bit to late man I cracked that sucker and ended up using my pointer finger to poke through a small gap in between the open glove box ant the dash to click that last clip. They don't make new heater vents so the old crappy used ones are $200+ for all 4. Idk man I think I'll super glue them back together and come up with a plan from there. If there's a will there's a way
Here's My Hack: Since these trucks are so old the vent plastic is very brittle and prying on it can easily crack or break it. Once you have the right side vent off and the right side dash retaining nut that secures to a fixed stud, NEVER reinstall that nut again. It will allow you to quickly and easily remove the dash pad in the future, as I have done many times since. Instead, wrap some thin medical cloth tap around the stud threads enough to fill the dash tab hole it protruded through. It will hold the dash in place and prevent any metal on metal rubbing sound. The center dash slip clip and the 5 under side dash screws will more than enough keep the dash pad secure at that end. Never had any issues with noise or vibration. It's a time and broken part saver.
Do you mean the HVAC control unit shown at 10:00 in the video? The only thing left holding it in place are the 4 cables connected to the push levers (just unhook them) and then unplug the wiring harness and it will come out.
Awesome video. Maybe a stupid question but can anyone tell me if a 93 Toyota pickup dash would fit on an 88 Toyota pickup cab? Both trucks are 22re gas 4x4. The 93 is a regular cab, the 88 is extended cab. Are the mounts the same? I have a low miles running 93 cab/engine and an 88 needs an engine and the 88 computer is iffy so I was going to try the 93 computer, therefore the 93 dash/instrument cluster? Or maybe keep the 88 dash and just swap in the cluster? Please feel free to tell me I'm crazy but I'd really appreciate some real info on this. Thanks
I've removed both dashes and I can for sure say they aren't compatible. Also there are going to be some slight differences on those 22RE's with emissions/electronics. The good news is that you can buy used running 22R/RE's for $500 or less. Or the best option for using parts from your 93 would be to pull the motor and use the 93 head/block with the 88 intake/wiring, but then you'd still need a new ECU for the 88. But as far as mixing and matching, the block and head are going to be the only things identical on both trucks.
@@6thGearGarage Thanks 6th Gear! This is very helpful and makes a lot of sense. Glad I asked before trying to swap the dash. This 88 came to me with a 93 already swapped into it but they used the 93 Intake with the 88 computer without any re-wiring. It barely ran. Its a bit of a nightmare. My first thought was to get a replacement 88 but I went through two already and they both turned out to be junk. I can't find a running 88. I jumped on the 93 cause it had low miles and great compression. Could I just use an 88 intake on this 93 block/head? If only I had one of those!
@@jeffdyer21 If you are looking for one with no cracks, good luck. I would start by checking eBay every week, and even then a crack free one is usually over $500
Yeah, it's an 86. If the cable doesn't have as much slack, try feeding more in through the firewall from the engine bay. Maybe it got pulled back out for some reason.
Awesome videos!!! I just got a really rough 85 pickup but im planning on rebuilding it with a 3.4. I also really wish it was a 4runner so I am looking at swapping the cab. Do you know if the mounting points match? It is a short bed standard cab.
your truck for the vents is not amazing, it can break them really easily, it’s much better (and safer) to just bend the clips because it’s pretty much guaranteed the the plastic will crack or is already cracked
so, where's the heater core? for me, there's a lot more to it. 4 more 10mm bolts on top for the metal frame (spring flex tool) and duct work, but am unable to get the entire heater core box out.
After the metal dash support beam is out, the heater core box should be free. You got the 2 coolant lines removed right? Last thing to check is around the perimeter of the box with a bright flash light and see if you missed any bolts.
Check out Just Dashes in California. Seem to be the experts on restoring dash pads. Mr Corsetti Who restores FJ60 Landcruisers has used that company to restore his Toyota dash pads. They are a little pricey though. They quoted me $900 just to restore my cracked passenger side dash pad.
6th Gear Garage ok yeah mine has it but the button was broke off by the previous owner and finding one has been a really big challenge. I found some off the 4 runners but the connections are different.
I have a 1987 Toyota pick up do you want to sell any of your plastic I need the passenger vent along with the carrier and the steering wheel clamshell covers? Love to have a dash pad to if you have one brown
I am subbed to your channel.. I have an 86 shortbed pick up with a 12.7-13.2 gallon fuel tank... Do you know if the 86 long bed pick up 19.2 gallon fuel tank will fit my short bed? I have searched and searched... Noone has an answer.. . i would like to extend the driving range of my truck.. Also.. I plan on upgrading my cluster to the SR5 cluster.. For the added RPM gauge Thank you...
I have the gas tank from my 86 1-ton pickup, which had the 7 foot utility bed. Are you in Ohio? You can have it for free if you want it. It's a little rusty but it worked fine. If not, I can measure it for you.
@@6thGearGarage my truck is in tempe AZ... Bro... Do you have a patreon? I have no way of getting it but i want to pay it forward as a THANK YOU and donate to your extremely helpful channel... If somehow i was able to get your fuel tank... I would buy it from you along with the brackets and mounting straps.... Do you know if a good freight company that could ship it? Can the tank ship via greyhound?
@@camposvazquez I don't have patreon, just happy to have people subscribe and watch & share my vids. Honestly, the tank is probably not worth shipping costs. It has some rust where it mounted to the frame supports. I'll see what I can find out about tank size compatibility and let you now.
@@6thGearGarage thank you.... If you make shirts or merchandise.. I will support you... I have tge largest toyota dealership in tge world near me .. They didnt have an answer... I dont have you level of skill to figure these scenarios out.. I would love to increase the driving range... I have shared your channel with my other toyota bro's...
Campos Vazquez I measured the long bed tank and the standard bed tank and the long bed's tank is about 6" longer. I looked to see if there was room to mount on the standard pickup, but wouldn't fit without some heavy modification to the cross brace bar going across the frame. Even then the tank would sit close to the rear axle. Looks like it's not gonna work.
@@6thGearGarage there is one 2" long crack and 2 holes with a bit of an impression left from a tack that was installed by previous owner. But its still very descent. Im wrapping it cause i have an addiction to modifying things and at this point with my yota theres not a whole lot left lol ive been home since covid started and been plucking away at it steady.
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Oddly enough, this very good walkthrough helped me put my dash BACK IN! Thanks!
not odd at all! its very easy to forget where certain components go
Best video on the internet about this topic, hands down. You killed it my friend! Thank you so much. I’m restoring/rebuilding my 1989 4Runner and we’re moving all electronics to the cab since a turbo is going where they used to be. Epic
Thanks! I just started restoring my first 4runner, a rusty 1985. These are run vehicles to work on.
I'm in Australia. I just scored a 1985 hilux pick up in rough shape but nothing some TLC won't fix. I found this invaluable. Thanks.
Ive got an old 85 diesel Hilux myself. Im going to spend some time on it over the next few months in preparation for my trip to Birdsville.
I refer to this video more than once. I can't thank you enough for helping me out with this and a bunch of other little projects on my 87 Toyota.
You're welcome!
I finally found the courage/time to remove my dash! I was going in to replace the heater switch valve cable and figured I might as well take my entire dash off so I can clean my vents as well. Can’t thank you enough for this detailed video!!
Unbelievable I've owned my 1985 Toyota 4Runner for the last twenty-five years and have never done this....excellent work.
Thanks 👍
Excellent video, I am restoring an 88 pickup and wanted to replace the heater core O-rings. The hardest part was removing the passenger side HVAC vent. I found it will come out easily if an old credit card is made into a clip release. Bend the card 1/8” on one end, helps if the edges have a 1/4” radius, insert the card between the top of the vent and pad to disengage one clip then slide it over to release the other one, repeat for the lower clips.
That’s a great idea!
You and your channel are one of the best resources to the Yota community
Thank you!!
I know this is old but this helped me out tremendously, thank you for taking the time to make this video
I'm glad to see it is still helping people!
Thanks once again , ended to figure how to do radio . I was so close . I took ash tray out and was like I think those screws hold it down but let me go watch a video. Before I break anything pulling on things. Ur the man . Appreciate this a lot
Excellent video , I am no longer afraid to do my dash work restoration thanks to you , Cheers!
Same here. Great video!
Couldn't figure out how to get the heater/fan panel off as I just bought a clock to upgrade my 88 I just bought (wasn't optioned with one, which was annoying as my 87 was). So happy I found this, especially since you pointed out that the clock plug is still in the loom! Saved a lot of headaches.
Super clear and informative, thanks mate!
Where can you buy these clocks for the pick up, please....?
Great video, I just finished my 85’s complete interior swap from my rusted donor truck. And kept going back to this video to reference. thanks for the tips
Just finished taking the whole dashboard apart on my 88 pickup, thanks for the video 👍🏼
Glad it helped
Excellent video. Detailed, easy to understand, and follow. Thank you.
Dude. You’re a life saver. (More like time and frustration saver, lol.) I have a shell of what was a 1986 extended cab in my garage. Parked it outside for 8 years after the head gasket blew. (Prolly the biggest regret in my life, if not one of.) Finally got it into my garage for the last two years and Totally almost scraped it after taking off a lot of the things I thought valuable. Just got an 85 extended cab now and it’s interior is shot. Thankfully the interior from my 86 is great and I’m gonna be able to swap it all now. Not trying to give you my life story or anything, but just want you to know, I got the 85 about two weeks ago, and then a week later I discovered you and all of your videos. Can’t tell you how much they have helped so far, thank you!!! Followed and Subscribed btw. God Bless!
Thanks man! It's awesome to hear I helped another person on their build.
one of the most helpful videos ever...
great video. i am attempting to replace a leaking heater core in my 1985 hilux this video made removing the dash so much easier. Have you had to remove the heater core?, im a bit unsure where to start wondering if you had any knowledge of the process. TIA
To get the heater core you need to remove that metal dash brace. Then disconnect the two coolant hones on the firewall in the engine bay. Then unbolt the box from the rest of the hvac, and it should come right out. Just be gentle when removing those hose clamps, the copper pipe on the heater core bends easily.
okay will give it a shot thankyou@@6thGearGarage
This saves hours of headaches!
Im going to start doing my restomod on my 87 4runner soon. This is a great video.
Thanks for posting this. Great camera work and narration.
Love it.
Thank you.
Today i was stuck on the hidden 10mm bolt so my dashboard wasn't opened. Will try again after arranging such long socket key support.
Currently have cleaned clinometer but its not accurately working.
I never put that one back on in case I ever need to remove the dash again.
@6thGearGarage thank you, its opened finally ur video helps allot always.... Need to replace hvac controls and few ducts missing. Am confused either to remove AC unit from the dash board or not as dnt have compressor installed nor condenser as i dnt like AC in 4x4... Any expert advise please, just want my heater ON.
sorry I just saw this. I would leave all SC components, even if you do not use them. They will make the resale value of the truck much higher.
Great video. Thank you for the detailed video. This saves me a bunch of time.
Great video, i need one for the 89-95 dashboard
Do you have any information on how to remove the metal trim that the defrost vents fit through between the front of the dash pad and the windshield?
@@12vinstaller yes it will be a tight fit, but you can access the bolts with a socket, universal, and extensions. No need to remove the windshield.
@@6thGearGarage my question would be, I guess, 2 parts.
1) Do you have to remove the lower dash frame and vent feeders to access the mounting points?
2) Where are the mounts located for this piece of trim, and how many mounts are there?
With the top pad and cluster shroud out I can only see (2) 10mm bolts mounting it, one on either end positioned horizontally connecting at the base of the A pillars.
1. I'm pretty sure the whole dash needs to be pulled, or at least the pad and cluster surround... it's been a while since I've removed one but I've always had the dash removed before removing that little metal strip. 2. They're across the inside at the bottom of the windshield. Maybe 5 or 6 10mm bolts. It's a really tight fit to get them out. With the universal joint, the socket is still pressing against the inside of the windshield while removing the bolts.
Love the video! What an awesome resource. I feel a bit silly though... I've got a YN63 4Runner and the glovebox has a flexible curtain above it. I cannot figure out how to detach the curtain so that I can remove the glovebox. In your video, it is either broken or simply not present like it is on mine.
I haven't seen the curtain before, only a piece of black vinyl. The vinyl has 2 metal spring clips on each end of the one side, and the other side has a few built in push clips on a piece of plastic trim. I think.. It's been a while since I've had a truck that still had that piece.
@6thGearGarage yep, that flexible piece of vinyl is what I was describing as a curtain. I don't know a better word for it, haha! I found the wire clips and left it hanging in there for now. Thanks! I was trying to disconnect it from the top but it wasn't really necessary after all.
Thanks bro..Best video just what I needed to see and be super careful. 💯greatfull.
Thank you for providing this video. It helped me a lot. But I do not have climate and clock controls because my son broke it into pieces. Do you have any of it?
Sorry I do not have either in my store at this time. I believe Toyota recently started reproducing the climate control unit for these trucks.
@@6thGearGarage thank you for your reply. If you get one of these pieces, post a video to buy them from you, because in my country there is none of them. Thank you again.
@@0cvt ok, I also see them on eBay often
This is a great video. I've been looking for something like this for a while now. Thanks.
Such a helpful video just got myself an 87 sr5 4x4. What a resource! Subbed
I’ve did this and have to do this to my 88 to clean and remove mouse nest . Other one I did a color swap from grey to brown
I've seen many mouse nests in these trucks. They just love to build above the area behind the right dash speaker.
Do you have the A/C wiring that's under the hood? Mainly the plug that goes into the compressor.
Sorry I do not, this one doesn't have AC. I had one truck with AC and there wasn't a separate harness under the hood for the AC, I think it was integrated into the entire harness. I think you'd be better off running a new rire for the AC compressor and then I believe the HVAC wiring under the dash is separate from the rest of the harness so you can pick one up at a junk yard and add it to your current harness. I'm not 100% on that, but I think that's how it was.
Love the quality & to-the-point
Excellent Video, it helped me piece together the interior on my '88 Xtra Cab. Also, have you run into any issues with your cruise control not working? Mine suddenly stopped working a few months after I got it. Not sure what the cause of the problem is, the cruise light lights up but it doesn't hold the gas pedal in place.
I've owned about 10 of these trucks and none of them have had cruise control... sorry I know nothing about it.
That deserves 2 thumbs up, here is the second one: 👍🏼
Hey man looove your account ! Super smooth dialogue. QUESTION THOUGH: HOW do you even remove the vent Panel on the dash thay goes around the Instruments Cluster ?
Thanks!! The only way I have found to remove that vent is to take out the trim piece around the cluster and then you can release the vent from the backside.
Great video thank you now on to the heater core. Can the copper tubes be removed and replaced with heater hose for a better seal? In other words are there any hot mods for heater cores connection
I have never seen that done before, as the copper tubes are part of the heater core. The heater core would have to be cut and that would increase the chance of a leak inside the cab.
tubes are separate New heater core comes without them
Gregory G. Campbell oh thanks, I didn’t know that 👍
Awesome video! Going to make taking mine out much easier! Thank you
Fantastic absolutely fantastic video I owe you dinner.
Hey , do you have a video how to remove the hardness from the body?
Interior?
Sorry I do not have a video, but once you remove the dash pieces, you can see all the connections. There's one that goes under the carpet on right side, through the floor to the rear of the truck. Another goes up the left A-pillar to the mirror. If you have power doors, you'll have some extra work.
@@6thGearGarage okayy nice, thanks man, apprrciate your help. Thank God my truck is manual totally
Thak you very much, great detailed video and very helpful
SInce you have gutted the interior, I was wondering if you know how to get the cover off the map lights. I can see no release point and hate to damage the cover. Any advise is appreciated. Thks..jc
This truck only had the single dome light, like most of them have. It just pops right out, you may need to give it a gently pry with a tiny flat head. If the clear cover is brittle and cracks, that's normal. You can still get them new from the dealership. For the SR5 dual map light, I'll look around and see if I have one in my parts collection to see how it comes apart.
@@6thGearGarage ok, thks for getting back to me..jc
¿Dónde va la luz de la placa de las palancas de el aire acondicionado? Me puedes mostrar por favor.
I don't understand the question, but I think you mean the HVAC face plate? There is a plug that plugs in to the HVAC unit that lights it up when the headlights are turned on.
I’m trying to replace the cab on my 87 pickup, after all these steps what’s left to remove on the interior to get it down to nothing?
Just the metal dash brace, hvac blower motor and heater core, and wiring harness.
@@6thGearGarage awesome info! You don’t happen to have a “how to” for that or is it straight forward?
Sorry, just saw this reply... I don't think I have a video for those parts, but as you probably found out, it's pretty straight forward.
Hey man how do you align the steering wheel when you install it back
Just make sure it's centered with the front wheels pointing straight. If it's slightly off, then rotate the steering wheel over 1 spline at a time until it's perfect.
Or if you haven't removed it yet, you could mark it's position on the column shaft with a marker or scribe.
@@6thGearGarage I need help with the heater cable, it doesn’t fit right like in the video
@@Random_Car_Guy are you sure it didn’t get switched with one of the other cables?
@@6thGearGarage Yeah but even if the cables are the same positions it won’t fit
I need help I just bought a 88 pickup 4x4 all original and it still has the og radio with the storage thing under it and I'm wonder how to get the radio out to replace it. it's different then the one you showed I can't find it
does it have the 2 round knobs on the radio?
@@6thGearGarage yes it does it works but the sound cracks up real bad would I be able to take out the bottom storge box and put a touch screen double din?
@@b-dawg3518 I've seen it done. I believe you will have to trim the trim piece a little.
Thanks so much for posting this. Was such great help
I don't want to pull the whole dash to get the vents unclipped is there a way to remove the 2 middle vents without pulling the dash
I would be worried about cracking the brittle plastic by trying to sneak a tool behind the vent to press the metal clip.
@@6thGearGarage na bit to late man I cracked that sucker and ended up using my pointer finger to poke through a small gap in between the open glove box ant the dash to click that last clip. They don't make new heater vents so the old crappy used ones are $200+ for all 4. Idk man I think I'll super glue them back together and come up with a plan from there. If there's a will there's a way
Here's My Hack: Since these trucks are so old the vent plastic is very brittle and prying on it can easily crack or break it. Once you have the right side vent off and the right side dash retaining nut that secures to a fixed stud, NEVER reinstall that nut again. It will allow you to quickly and easily remove the dash pad in the future, as I have done many times since.
Instead, wrap some thin medical cloth tap around the stud threads enough to fill the dash tab hole it protruded through. It will hold the dash in place and prevent any metal on metal rubbing sound. The center dash slip clip and the 5 under side dash screws will more than enough keep the dash pad secure at that end. Never had any issues with noise or vibration.
It's a time and broken part saver.
You sir are a genius! I will be doing this in the future.
Do you need special tools to put the steering wheel back on?
No special tools required at all :)
Do you need to take the drivers side dash off to remove the passenger’s side dash pad?
Never mind, the answer is yes, there’s a nut to the left of the pad under the driver’s side.
Yeah, they don't make it easy to pull the dash pad.
that is an AMAZING video! Do you have one that shows how to remove the heater core as well?
Unfortunately I do not. I've had a couple requests so the next heater core removal will be documented & shared!
Great video. How do you remove just the AC control unit.
Do you mean the HVAC control unit shown at 10:00 in the video? The only thing left holding it in place are the 4 cables connected to the push levers (just unhook them) and then unplug the wiring harness and it will come out.
Yes. Do I have to remove the whole dash board in order to replace the HAV Control unit?
HVAC
Great video presentation and skill. Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Awesome video. Maybe a stupid question but can anyone tell me if a 93 Toyota pickup dash would fit on an 88 Toyota pickup cab? Both trucks are 22re gas 4x4. The 93 is a regular cab, the 88 is extended cab. Are the mounts the same? I have a low miles running 93 cab/engine and an 88 needs an engine and the 88 computer is iffy so I was going to try the 93 computer, therefore the 93 dash/instrument cluster? Or maybe keep the 88 dash and just swap in the cluster? Please feel free to tell me I'm crazy but I'd really appreciate some real info on this. Thanks
I've removed both dashes and I can for sure say they aren't compatible. Also there are going to be some slight differences on those 22RE's with emissions/electronics. The good news is that you can buy used running 22R/RE's for $500 or less. Or the best option for using parts from your 93 would be to pull the motor and use the 93 head/block with the 88 intake/wiring, but then you'd still need a new ECU for the 88. But as far as mixing and matching, the block and head are going to be the only things identical on both trucks.
@@6thGearGarage Thanks 6th Gear! This is very helpful and makes a lot of sense. Glad I asked before trying to swap the dash. This 88 came to me with a 93 already swapped into it but they used the 93 Intake with the 88 computer without any re-wiring. It barely ran. Its a bit of a nightmare. My first thought was to get a replacement 88 but I went through two already and they both turned out to be junk. I can't find a running 88. I jumped on the 93 cause it had low miles and great compression. Could I just use an 88 intake on this 93 block/head? If only I had one of those!
@@littledidheknow802 Yes the block and 22re head should be the same from 85 to 95, so the 1988 intake manifold will bolt to the 1993 head.
@@6thGearGarage I'm looking for a dash pad for an '86 base model, preferably brown. Any chance you have one or know where I could look? Thanks.
@@jeffdyer21 If you are looking for one with no cracks, good luck. I would start by checking eBay every week, and even then a crack free one is usually over $500
Is that an 86? Because my speedo cable is not as accessible like yours was.
Yeah, it's an 86. If the cable doesn't have as much slack, try feeding more in through the firewall from the engine bay. Maybe it got pulled back out for some reason.
Will give it a try when I to get to it this winter. Thanks....Jim
@@6thGearGarage It worked. Just needed some slack. Just enough. Thanks jc
Exellent! Thank you Sir!
Very helpful. Thank you.
Awesome videos!!! I just got a really rough 85 pickup but im planning on rebuilding it with a 3.4. I also really wish it was a 4runner so I am looking at swapping the cab. Do you know if the mounting points match? It is a short bed standard cab.
I’ve never done the swap but I’ve read that the rear mounts are different and will need to be fabricated.
your truck for the vents is not amazing, it can break them really easily, it’s much better (and safer) to just bend the clips because it’s pretty much guaranteed the the plastic will crack or is already cracked
They really do break easily. I've had a couple break on me before.
Great video thanks
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I know this video is a little old, but I have an 87 22r pickup as well. My two center vents stopped blowing. Any idea why?
I can’t say I’ve seen that happen before
@@6thGearGarage thanks for the fast reply man! You got a new subscriber.
so, where's the heater core?
for me, there's a lot more to it.
4 more 10mm bolts on top for the metal frame (spring flex tool)
and duct work, but am unable to get the entire heater core box out.
After the metal dash support beam is out, the heater core box should be free. You got the 2 coolant lines removed right? Last thing to check is around the perimeter of the box with a bright flash light and see if you missed any bolts.
Great video, thanks.
When removing the steering wheel don't take the bolt off the whole way just incase you smash the steering wheel into your face
Good call!!
Where can I get a replacement dash pad? mine looks like the one you removed.
I haven't found anyone who sells them, only thin covers to sit on top of the cracked dash.
@@6thGearGarage same here.
@@paulgugger8987 I know it's possible to re-wrap a dash. I've seen it done on other cars. I need to figure out that process and make a video.
@@6thGearGarage it is a good idea to make a video. I habe the same problem.....
Check out Just Dashes in California. Seem to be the experts on restoring dash pads. Mr Corsetti Who restores FJ60 Landcruisers has used that company to restore his Toyota dash pads. They are a little pricey though. They quoted me $900 just to restore my cracked passenger side dash pad.
Do you have the A/C button assembly for an 88 pickup you would want to get rid of?
I don't have any right now. Most of the trucks I get up here in Ohio don't have AC.
6th Gear Garage ok yeah mine has it but the button was broke off by the previous owner and finding one has been a really big challenge. I found some off the 4 runners but the connections are different.
@@joshuasands8518 I wasn't aware there was more than one type for the 84-88 pickups and 84-89 4runners.
Yeah I didn’t either mine has a two prong plug and a separate plug that’s green on it the 4 runners have just a three prong plug
Are the 84 pickups and 86 4Runner dashes compatible
Pancho Mendes yeah 84-86 are the same,
in 87 the recessed area on the top became a smaller rectangle and the right vent was slightly different.
I have a 1987 Toyota pick up do you want to sell any of your plastic I need the passenger vent along with the carrier and the steering wheel clamshell covers? Love to have a dash pad to if you have one brown
The parts you are looking for are the ones that are always broken on these trucks 🙁
I am subbed to your channel.. I have an 86 shortbed pick up with a 12.7-13.2 gallon fuel tank... Do you know if the 86 long bed pick up 19.2 gallon fuel tank will fit my short bed? I have searched and searched... Noone has an answer.. . i would like to extend the driving range of my truck..
Also.. I plan on upgrading my cluster to the SR5 cluster.. For the added RPM gauge
Thank you...
I have the gas tank from my 86 1-ton pickup, which had the 7 foot utility bed. Are you in Ohio? You can have it for free if you want it. It's a little rusty but it worked fine. If not, I can measure it for you.
@@6thGearGarage my truck is in tempe AZ... Bro... Do you have a patreon? I have no way of getting it but i want to pay it forward as a THANK YOU and donate to your extremely helpful channel... If somehow i was able to get your fuel tank... I would buy it from you along with the brackets and mounting straps.... Do you know if a good freight company that could ship it? Can the tank ship via greyhound?
@@camposvazquez I don't have patreon, just happy to have people subscribe and watch & share my vids. Honestly, the tank is probably not worth shipping costs. It has some rust where it mounted to the frame supports. I'll see what I can find out about tank size compatibility and let you now.
@@6thGearGarage thank you.... If you make shirts or merchandise.. I will support you... I have tge largest toyota dealership in tge world near me .. They didnt have an answer... I dont have you level of skill to figure these scenarios out.. I would love to increase the driving range...
I have shared your channel with my other toyota bro's...
Campos Vazquez I measured the long bed tank and the standard bed tank and the long bed's tank is about 6" longer. I looked to see if there was room to mount on the standard pickup, but wouldn't fit without some heavy modification to the cross brace bar going across the frame. Even then the tank would sit close to the rear axle. Looks like it's not gonna work.
Rafael 👍
Couldn't you just drop the entire steering wheel assembly/column down by unbolting it entirely and letting it fall down?
Yes that will also work 👍
Thanks no more guss work.
Where I can buy a full dashboard
I'd look for someone local parting out a toyota or a junk yard. If nothing local, check ebay.
Gracias
denada
Does anyone in here have a suggestion restore parts just bought an 88 hilux for project
I use ebay for oem parts, sometimes dealership if they are still available.
Got mine all apart, 3 more hours until kids go to bed and then its "wrap time"!!
You're recovering your cracked dash? I want to do that to mine too.
@@6thGearGarage there is one 2" long crack and 2 holes with a bit of an impression left from a tack that was installed by previous owner. But its still very descent. Im wrapping it cause i have an addiction to modifying things and at this point with my yota theres not a whole lot left lol ive been home since covid started and been plucking away at it steady.
@@6thGearGarage i made one of them short videos so u can c results look up "toyota pickup dash wrap"
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2:30 , 5:15 ,
you forgot the center scew on top of dash, weak
Great video, thank you!