cracked dash pad

I "almost" like that...:)

I almost like it too, kinda sorta almost.
It’s better than it was with its guts hanging out.

That sucks, right in the middle of your dash. Save some money and buy a new one. If you haven't done it before, remove the front seat or seats and lay down. You can reach your hands up behind the dash and remove the little nuts. You'll be happier with the results

I know all the details involved in doing it right.
Not going to do it.
Whoever ends up buying it when we decide to sell instead of it sitting in the sun in the driveway and baking can do that.