dashboard pad replacement

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Two days ago someone broke into my car and stole
my radio/cd player. In the process the thief dismantled the glove
compartment, broke some of the plastic trim and dug some if the foam out of
the dash pad.

I am wondering if the dashboard pad from a 1998
Subaru Outback (Legacy) wagon will fit in the 1997
model.

Also if anyone has tips for removing the dashpad without wasting time on
screws that don't need to
be removed, I would appreciate it.

John

 

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Another question---should I be concerned about
causing the air bags to deploy or is that only an issue
when the ignition is engaged?

 

[houndman]

Two days ago someone broke into my car and stole
my radio/cd player. In the process the thief dismantled the glove
compartment, broke some of the plastic trim and dug some if the foam out of
the dash pad.

I am wondering if the dashboard pad from a 1998
Subaru Outback (Legacy) wagon will fit in the 1997
model.

Also if anyone has tips for removing the dashpad without wasting time on
screws that don't need to
be removed, I would appreciate it.

John

I usually look for pics of cars for sale on Ebay to be able to see
what is inside when I have a question.

VF

 

[houndman]

Another question---should I be concerned about
causing the air bags to deploy or is that only an issue
when the ignition is engaged?

I'd disconnect them or pull the fuse on the bags to be on the safe
side. They have some Strong warnings about handling them.

VF