Dodge Repair: dash/radio, passive restraint systems, airbag deployment


Question
I need to know how to pull the dash out with out breakin anything in an 1999 dodge dakota. i am going to put in a new stereo

Answer
CLUSTER BEZEL
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, Refer to PASSIVE RESTRAINT SYSTEMS BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.

REMOVAL
Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
Turn the ignition switch to the Unlock position, set the park brake, and place the automatic transmission gear selector lever in the Low position.
If the vehicle is so equipped, set the tilt steering column in its lowest position.
Using a trim stick or another suitable wide flat-bladed tool, gently pry around the perimeter of the cluster bezel to disengage the snap clips from their receptacles in the instrument panel Cluster Bezel Remove/Install
Remove the cluster bezel from the instrument panel.
INSTALLATION
Position the cluster bezel to the instrument panel.
Align the snap clips on the cluster bezel with the receptacles in the instrument panel.
Press firmly on the cluster bezel over each of the snap clip locations until each of the snap clips is fully engaged in its receptacle.
Reconnect the battery negative cable.