Dash removal

[Charlie]

New poster! (less than 10 posts)

Hi guys, trying to remove my dash. :confused: help needed

[Kris M]

this might help :)

http://www.rtoc.org/boards/showthread.php?t=4719

[Charlie]

Thanks, not looking forward to this.:coffee:

[phase i 16 v turbo]

Where you based? Have done loads. If you are local I can help.

[Charlie]

Hi, thanks for the offer. I am from N Ireland a bit far away, any tips or photos would help. Thanks Paul

[Shakes]

this might help :)

http://www.rtoc.org/boards/showthread.php?t=4719
:cool:

[far4ngn]

I did this myself the other day without a guide and it was straight forward :) Buy yourself some white tape and a good pen and label both ends of every wire you unhook them.

I removed mine to replace a knackered heater matrix.

The hardest job was pulling out the heater matrix from the heater unit...the plastic clips that held it in place were brittle and I snapped two grrr.

Then when its all together the heater tubing to the drivers side just wouldnt go back together...its in there now but its abit squashed oops.

Everything worked, but left the instrument panel loose whilst I look for some dash and heater bulbs.

[Charlie]

Thanks far4ngn, just have to bite the bullet and do it :scratch:

[James5]

Just set aside plenty of time to do this remove the the front seats to give you space and the centre console, also be careful with the side white clips on the dash as they snap really easily, As mentioned above masking tape and pen will be good for you to label up connections for what is what, other than just a case of removing all the removable sections like ash tray, dash clocks etc... and all torx headed screws etc..


Couple of pics attached not the best unfortunatly

[Charlie]

Hi James, It all looks scarey, going to have a go this weekend.:crap:

Thanks

[markey b]

best way to release dash from top clips is to remove demister vents, then put screwdriver in sideways and prize against top of firewall, 30secs and it'll be free