The dashboard of the Pontiac Firebird is secured tightly in place by 10 bolts on the frame. These bolts are located under the dash (close to the floor), inside the glove box, and on the left and right sides, where the dash meets the side of the Firebird's doors. Removing this dashboard is not time-consuming and should take a novice about 30 minutes to complete. The removal requires no particular expertise, and it can be done in your own garage or driveway.
Detach the negative battery cable from the car's battery, using a screwdriver to disconnect the cable from the terminal. Disconnecting will prevent any electrical damage to your car when removing the dash.
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. Unhook all electrical wiring from the back side of the radio. Slide the radio straight out of the dash of the car.
Open the glove box and locate the both bolts that are mounted to the rear-end of the glove box. Remove these bolts from both sides of the dash. Remove all the bolts that are inside the glove box by using a socket and ratchet and turning counter-clockwise.
Remove both bolts that are securing the frame and dash together -- these are on the center-bottom of the dash, about two inches from the floor. Use the 10-mm socket and ratchet and remove by turning counter-clockwise. Pull forward when removing the dash off the frame of the vehicle.
