[T3] Removing the dash pad?

[Marklist]

On 02/02/2011 06:58 AM, Jim Adney wrote:
> On 1 Feb 2011 at 22:29, Marklist wrote:
>
>> It turns out that some previous owner mounted the dash speaker
>> insanely.  He put in in through the top with and glued it in place and
>> then put on the dash pad.  The speaker is now blown, and I can't figure
>> out a way to remove it from the bottom.
>>
>> What do I have to do to remove the dash pad on a 71 (I hope it isn't
>> glued down.).
> You're right, that's pretty insane.
>
> First make sure you REALLY have to remove the dash pad to get the old
> speaker out. From '71 to '73 the speaker is held in place by a spring
> clip that anchors in some fittings to each side of the speaker hole
> on the underside of the dash. I have some of those clips if you end
> up needing one. I also have some speakers that will fit there.
>
> See if you can destroy the old speaker and pull the parts down from
> below. To do this you will have to remove the radio and the vent
> pipes.
>
> To remove the dash, first of all be careful, because you don't want
> to damage it. On your '71, remove the steering wheel, all 3 gauges,
> the glove box and the passenger grab handle. Pry out the silver trim
> along the bottom edge of the dash pad. Remove the little black flat
> head screws that were hidden under that trim. Gently remove the pad.
>
> Install in the reverse order.
>
I'm hoping that I can only remove the screws from the right side to give 
myself enough space to tear up the speaker.   I think an inch or so 
would do.  How flexible is it?