Miata Engine Bay Cleanup: Dashboard & Wiring Harness Removal | Ep. 1

Welcome to the first episode of the Engine Bay Cleanup series! In this video, I’ll show you how to remove the dashboard and wiring harness from my 1.6 Mazda Miata. This is the first step if you want to clean out that embarrassing engine bay and turn it into something you can be proud of. Whether you're a long-time Miata fan or just getting started, I’ll share some useful tips to help you tackle this project. If you enjoy the content, don’t forget to like and subscribe for more updates on this series!

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Materials:
Tab/Clip Puller $4.99:
https://www.amazon.com/EldHus-Removal...

Navigate:
00:00 Intro
00:29 Why do a wire tuck?
00:45 What do you need and planning
01:29 Setup
01:47 Trunk Battery Terminal & Ground Removal
02:15 Passenger Rear Wheel Well
02:26 PPF Clips & Ground
02:58 Passenger Side Engine Bay Wires
04:59 Driver Side Engine Bay Wires
05:53 Begin Dash Removal
06:06 Tombstone & Radio Removal
07:02 Parking Brake Wire
07:08 Dashboard Bolt Covers & Removal
08:05 Steering Wheel Column Cover, Gauge Hood and Gauges Removal
08:57 Drop Steering Column
09:33 HVAC Box Cable Release
10:09 HVAC Panel Removal
10:25 Pull Dash Back
10:50 Wires Under Steering Column
10:54 Hood Release Cable
11:08 Two Wires for HVAC Blower
11:14 DASH IS FREE BOYS
11:25 Overview of Harness Removal Ahead
11:39 Harness 10mm Bolts & Clips
11:52 Crash/Airbag Sensors WHO NEEDS THEM
12:12 Driver's Side Engine Bay Wire Check
12:41 Driver's Side Interior Wire Check - Fender Wires
12:48 Start Shovin' Wires Boys!
13:08 HVAC Box & HVAC Blower Motor
13:41 Wire Loom
13:49 More Wires Passenger Fender
14:06 Yum Mold, Fold it back
14:20 AH PSH PUSH IT Through
14:37 Foreshadowing & Fusebox Bracket Removal
14:53 Plan Changes & Your Options
15:26 WE CUTTIN THE WALL
16:11 WE PUSHIN AGAIN
16:20 Conclusion, What's Next & Outro
17:02 ily




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