FB dashboard removal

[Lucky]

Great work


sooooo....where's the "How To" guide with lots of pics and tiny words for the hard of thinking in the audience who've not got a spare one to search out mounting points on?

[A7RXY]

Well done Pete that looks better .... When do you fancy changing my shocks for me ......

[DKWW2000]

Great work


sooooo....where's the "How To" guide with lots of pics and tiny words for the hard of thinking in the audience who've not got a spare one to search out mounting points on?

Will do one at weekend when I can use my hands again
(someone has typed this for me )

[DKWW2000]

To remove the Top dash you do not need many tools, but you do need patience, flexibility & a methodical approach. It would also be a good idea to place the fixings as you remove them into a bag/box with compartments & label them as there are so many differnt types that look similar when you come to replace them.....Doh
I found the way to start is:

1. Remove the metal finisher together with rubber seal just next to the windscreen (3 screws) but be wary when lifting out as it very easy to bend.........Exhibit A:-



2. Working down then remove all the pieces of trim, sides/steering column/centre console/glove box/speedo etc as per ...........Exhibit B:-



3. This will expose the main fixing bolts around the outside & at the end of the dash.......Exhibit C:-




4. Now loosen all the cable fixings holding the looms to the dash (some have screws) .....Exhibit D:-



5. Now comes the hard part, there are 5 x 8mm nuts that are underneath the dash both sides of the centre Air Vent ......Exhibit E:-




6. I used a long flexible socket extension to remove these, you will need a torch to locate them

7. Once you have removed these, pat yourself on the back & go down the pub

8. Now comes the Extremely hard part, there are 2 x screws located at the back centre that are INSIDE the heater box I accessed using a 90 degree toolly thing & tilted the Dash forward ........Exhibit F:-



9. The dash should now lift out, carefully, there may still be something attached that I did not have/broke (I did not remove the steering wheel, but it would have been easier).

10. Go back down the pub

11. Installation is just the reverse.

I DID THIS OVER 2 DAYS..........AND.......... ON THE THIRD I ACHED! (BUT FELT SMUG)

[spirit r]

Thanks Pete for the german Bosch surreptitious advertising
high quality pics, too