BigPedro Posted July 3, 2006 Share Posted July 3, 2006 Guys Does anyone have detailed instructions on fully removing the dash (for painting)? Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
normore1 Posted July 3, 2006 Share Posted July 3, 2006 First disconnect the battery (otherwise you will trip the airbag malfunction light). Remove five screws holding the top panel in place. Unplug connections and remove. Unscrew screw holding right side panel. Remove panel around gear shift (held in place with clips only but be careful to pull only straight up). I find starting from the ashtray going forward works best. All of the other panels are held in place by clips only. First remove center gauge panel, then right side and left side. Replace in reverse order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigPedro Posted July 3, 2006 Author Share Posted July 3, 2006 Ideal sound simple enough thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guru Posted July 3, 2006 Share Posted July 3, 2006 http://www.internetwork.org.uk/Dash%20Conversion/dashrem.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bens747 Posted July 4, 2006 Share Posted July 4, 2006 1) Pull out the ashtray. 2) Prise up the gear lever surround ... it just clips in. 3) The piece with the warning lights above the main dial has five screws in, remove these and then disconect the three plugs and pull away. 4) Once this has been removed you can then pull out the centre dial cover which again clips into place. 5) You should now be left with the main centre piece panel and the ignition panel. 6) Remove any screws which should be at the top as the rest just clips in. 7) Prise away the panels and disconnect the remaining plugs. The rubber coating needs to be removed before you can prime it. The best way of doing this is to use bleach and one of those kitchen scourers that look a bit like chrome netting. Think you know the one I mean. I found the best spray paint is from halfords. If you want some advice on the spraying then let me know as I have just finished mine. Hope this helps mate, if you need anymore info then just ask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Posted July 4, 2006 Share Posted July 4, 2006 I never knew about disconnecting the batt. looks like i have been lucky! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted July 4, 2006 Share Posted July 4, 2006 See Hecklers excellent instructions here, very easy job to do once you know how. http://www.internetwork.org.uk/Dash%20Conversion/dashrem.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl0s Posted December 22, 2006 Share Posted December 22, 2006 I never knew about disconnecting the batt. looks like i have been lucky! One of the benefits of facelift cars - you don't need to do this as the ODO isn't digital and doesn't get unplugged with the dash panels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted December 22, 2006 Share Posted December 22, 2006 Well I never. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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