what all must be removed in order to proceed as with as little turbulence as possible? thanks in advance.

 

Shifter, center console, steering wheel, and disconect your speedo cable from the tranny (makes it easier to get to the disconnect on the gauge.

The bolts are easy to get to, from memory: three in the top of the dash under the vents, two in the door jam area behind removable panels on the side (both sides) and one or two bolts on the tranny tunnel (on both sides).

Tools needed: 10mm shallow socket, a long extention, 10mm wrench (quick wrench will save you allot of time on the bolts on top) stubby phillips, and a standard legth phillips for good measure. If you're old enough two beers of choice helps.

 

thanks. im definitely old enough to ease the pain.

 

R vs P is right, tho pretty brief. If you'd like a more in-depth description, email me at aull@alaska.net and I'll send you my file on the removal with more details!
Stu Aull
80 GS
Alaska