Dashboard removal

Welcome to 2CarPros. Where is the crack? In the top of the dash that is the carrier or is it one of the insert sections? They are not a fun thing to remove.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable(s).
2. Disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in SIR.
3. Remove the three relay center bolts from the underside of the wheel opening.
4. Remove the bulkhead connector.
5. Remove the following components from the bulkhead connector:
The screws from the convenience center to the cowl
The cruise control harness (if equipped)
The forward lamp harness
The SIR system harness
The relay center
6. Remove the coolant reservoir.
7. Disconnect the antenna lead-in and the grommet.
8. Remove the knee bolster.
9. Remove the steering shaft pinch bolt.
10. Remove the left and the right sill plate front screw.
11. Remove the left and the right hinge pillar trim panels.
12. Remove the brake release handle from the cable. The clip releases the handle from the cable.
13. Remove the reaction plate assembly.
14. Remove the tie bar.
15. Remove the knee deflector bracket.
16. Disconnect the 8-way column connector.
17. Disconnect the 48-way connector retainer in order to access the two lower column nuts.
18. Disconnect the shift cable (Automatic transmission).
19. Remove the steering column from the vehicle.
20. Remove the shift levers.
Remove the manual transmission shift lever (if equipped).
21. Remove the front floor console, if necessary.
22. Remove the left and the right lower IP pivot bolts.
23. Remove the IP storage compartment door.
24. Remove the IP storage compartment. Squeeze the compartment in order to release the compartment.
25. Remove the two IP attaching bolts through the storage compartment door.
26. Remove the center support screw.
27. Remove the three IP upper support screws.
28. Remove the IP from the front of the dash.
29. Disconnect the park brake lever. Refer to Park Brake Lever Replacement in Parking Brake.
30. Disconnect the following electrical connectors as necessary:
The sensing and diagnostic module (SDM)
The Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning module (HVACM)
The 22-way engine harness
The stoplamp switch
The vehicle speed sensor (VSS) calibrator module
The clutch or brake release switches
The electronic accelerator (Diesel)
The HVAC control cables (if equipped)
31. Remove the IP from the vehicle.

To this point, the IP removal is complete. If the IP is being replaced or refinished continue below.

1. Remove the accessory switch(es) as necessary.
2. Remove the instrument cluster bezel.
3. Remove the headlamp switch.
4. Remove the HVAC control assembly.
4.1. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
4.2. Disconnect the cables (if equipped).
5. Remove the instrument cluster screws and the cluster.
6. Remove the IP auxiliary storage compartment (if equipped).
7. Remove the IP cupholder.
8. Remove the ashtray assembly.
9. Remove the radio from the carrier.
10. Remove the two air distribution duct screws.
11. Remove the air distributor duct from the IP.
Squeeze the clips from the front of the IP in order to release the duct.
12. Disconnect the antenna lead-in.
13. Remove the retaining clips from the inflatable restraint IP module or the IP compartment assembly.
14. Remove the inflatable restraint IP module.
15. Remove the four nuts that retain the IP compartment assembly to the carrier (vehicles over 8,600 GVWR).
16. Remove the rosebud retainers on the right side of the IP forward harness.
17. Remove the IP storage compartment. Squeeze the compartment in order to release the compartment.
18. Remove the IP storage compartment lamp. Slide the compartment in order to release the compartment.
19. Remove the low coolant module (Diesel only).
20. Remove the data link connector (DLC).
20.1. Remove the one screw.
20.2. Slide the DLC out.
21. Remove the harness retainer to accessory switches.
22. Remove the fuse panel and the courtesy lamp switch.
23. Remove the ground screw.
24. Remove the harness from the IP.
25. Remove the jumper harness to the remote playback device (if equipped).
26. Remove the courtesy lamp switches.
27. Remove the side window defogger outlets.
28. Remove the park brake cable clips.
29. Remove both of the air outlet deflectors.
30. Remove the inflatable restraint IP module mounting bracket.
31. Remove the IP storage compartment door check strap.
32. Remove the IP storage compartment door striker.

Reverse the process to install the replacement.

Or if it was my truck I would talk to a detailer or body shop about repairing the current dash.
Depending on what the break is it could take an hour or so instead of the 10-12 hours to remove the entire unit to replace it.