How to Remove a 00-05 Monte Carlo Dash-red04montels-HD

This is how to remove a dash for 6th gen montes. Doing this will allow you to remove the gauge cluster, replace the HVAC, replace the headlight switch and dimmer, and get to the headunit for replacement or repair. Any questions, just post a comment and I will answer them.

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[Red04MonteLS]

@96FordTough

I didn't have any controls before this, but I do now and I will need a wiring harness to make them work correctly

[96FordTough]

@Red04MonteLS do ur steering wheel controls still work with your stereo?

[Red04MonteLS]

@krunkmike369

I would check the headlight fuse for starters, you could have tapped something and it just went, weird things can happen with electronics that never make sense lol, did you pull anything else off?

[krunkmike369]

@Red04MonteLS I took my dash off and put it in the backseat. It was late and the wiring harness was the wrong kind. So I decided to call it a night and go home. My headlights don't work. WHAT WENT WRONG?! lololol and how do I fix it?

[Red04MonteLS]

@volvodaddy82

it's really not too bad, I can literally take it off in about 3 minutes, it's tricky the first time just like anything else but after the first time it's 10x easier

[volvodaddy82]

@Red04MonteLS I just dont know if i feel up to the whole dash!!!

[Red04MonteLS]

@volvodaddy82

Awesome, I hope it helped!

If you have any questions feel free to shoot me a message or ask here!

[volvodaddy82]

wow i gotta remove the the whole dash. this is helpful

[istishhadi]

@Red04MonteLS ya bro definately. I would really appreciate it if you could. I was looking on ebay but I don't know which set of leds I want. I really like the setup you've got. The interior red really sets off the mood nicely. Also, where would I be able to purchase this splitter for the factory deck? Thanks again for taking the time to write back. Peace man!

[Red04MonteLS]

@istishhadi

Thanks man, I didn't do that, I really wanted to but decided it was worth it for the time being, It is very easy to do though, there's a ~$50 splitter that runs all the way to the trunk and is direct plug and play from there, that way you retain just about everything and the ability to change stock settings through the headunit. I just replaced those lights with some led bricks and bulbs, if you want, send me a personal message on here or MCF and I'll send you a link to them!