VXR8 Help - Removal of the kick panel under dash

[ArnieVXR]

ringram fitted an additional clutch return spring to his (my) VXR8. I really need to remove it. The pedal was already a bit of a push, but since I've just lost the use of part of my left leg (prolapse disc L5-S1 - one sh*t birthday present) it's become unmanageable.

I need to remove the kick panel under the dash to get to the extra spring. Any ideas how this thing comes out?

Sad to say, having only driven the car home I may have to chop it in for an auto. FML

[Janosh]

I hope you get it sorted, although there must be a good reason why ringram fitted the additional return spring?

BTW - you have PM

[ArnieVXR]

I think it was fitted for drag racing launches. Speeds up pedal travel.

[Janosh]

ArnieVXR said:

I think it was fitted for drag racing launches. Speeds up pedal travel.

Fair enough - marginal gains!

[motomk]

https://www.autoinstruct.com.au/manufacturer/holde...

[Z0m81e]

The panel with the headlights switch in just pulls down from the back, its clipped in. Try not to break or lose the clips they are a pain to replace.

Paul

[FoxdieUK]

If by the kick panel, you mean the second fascia panel above your feet when you're driving, first remove the lower dash panel by your knees (see motomk's post above).

Next, unscrew the OBD (diagnostics) port near the accelerator pedal (2x Philips screws, although I think you only need to undo the leftmost one) and then give the panel a sharp tug towards the drivers seat to unlatch it (same clips as the lower dash panel). Keep sliding it back towards the drivers seat until it's free.

Even though it's fairly robust, be careful not to damage the OBD port, if you severely damage it you could cripple / immobilise the vehicle (the top leftmost pin 1 if shorted will prevent the car starting with a "Contact Dealer" message on the dash).

If you just crack the wings then you can get replacement sockets on Amazon.

Hope this helps

Edited by FoxdieUK on Monday 20th March 22:24

[ArnieVXR]

Thanks guys - very helpful

Being ham-fisted at the best of times and having a buggered back, you've convinced me that I need to get Monkfish to do this for me.