First off, I'm Justin from Geist/Fishers area NE of Indianapolis. I bought my Jeep to replace my 95 M3 which replaced the automotive love of my life, my currently non-running 93 Stealth ES (R.I.P.). It's a 96 Cherokee Country.

I'm new to this forum, but not new to forums or their etiquette. I've done a couple of searches but found nothing that helps.

I'm trying to install my head unit in place of the factory am/fm/cassette and I've managed to loosen the panel but cannot completely remove it. I tried to take apart the steering column case (removed the hex screw from the bottom center) but I also cannot remove the casing... there seem to be two fasteners or two other hex screws... I can't tell which, they appear to be clogged with dirt making any kind of pattern indiscernible. I noticed there's a gap around the steering column in the dash panel, so I figure it should slide right out... but with some gentle, and then tough maneuvering, however; nothing doing.

To the point, how do I remove this dash piece so I can operate freely?!

 

It is held on by plastic clips, it should just pop off with enough force.

 

I've gotten it that far, removed the two screws above the tac and speedo and popped it loose, but i can't completely remove it. I've tugged up, tugged right and left but i can't get it up around the steering column. The has about a 3"-4" deep top that prohibits me from maneuvering too much. Maybe I'll just give it a go again tomorrow after work.

 

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once the screws are out it pops off easily, its all about the technique. alternate back and forth, sliding the top edge out a bit, then pull the panel out at the bottom along the steering coumn, then pull the top out a bit more, etc, working back and forth til it pops free. reverse process for reinstallation. hope this description makes sense.