Do we need to remove the dash to install a radio?

[2Luke2]

We got an original radio, but it needs to be installed. What do don't know is if there is a way to install it without removing the dash. We read somewhere that the front window needed to come out to get the dash out, but we were hoping we wouldn't have to do that just to install the radio. The car has A/C/Heat so there are a lot of vents and what not behind the dash. If anyone has done this and could provide some guidance we would greatly appreciate it.

Thanks!

[Just 6T9 CHGR]

Radio can be removed from the instrument cluster side. Cluster has to come out.  Its a major PITA but can be done.  AC cars have the center ductwork needed to be removed also...this all assuming you are working on a second gen...

[timmycharger]

Some info in this thread may be helpful as well.

http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,108228.0.html

[2Luke2]

Awesome guys thanks a lot for the info!

[ChargerST]

IMO it is easier to remove the glove box and fusebox to get access to the radio.

[Dino]

If you have ANY other work to do under the dash, now is the time because you'll be tearing down quite a bit.  The windshield and dash frame can stay in place though.

[2Luke2]

We are going to try to go through the glovebox first. just need to do a little wire tracing when we get time to see how the back speakers are/were connected at one point.

[twodko]

My 69 has two bolts behind the radio bezel and one bolt to a bracket behind the radio.

It seems like it would be easy mounting the radio by just pulling the glove to access that rear bracket?n

[RECHRGD]

I pull one or both seats out before working under there.  Makes it much easier......