Lower dash removal-how?

[matt-man]

Hey guys,

Started the carpets today, all the old manky one out and started to work out how the new set will go in. Should be quite straightforward but need to make sure I get the order right so it will be OK

Question is, how do you get the lower dash out? I could probably work round it but won't be easy and could make an error.

Looks like you need to take the steering column out or the whole steering binnacle? Really???

[matt-man]

m4tti said:

Hello Matt,
Yes if you don't remove the column you will need to cut the tray, which wasn't an option for me. Without removing the tray the area under the radio on the tunnel will be difficult.

Have you removed the dash top yet. You'll need to remove this to access the bolts holding the column. Then you'll need to remove the lower column coupling bolt. You'll need a torx socket.

If you want any pics let me know I have the whole thing in bits.



It's a scary sight..

Thanks for the post! I don't mind cutting the tray, assuming it's going to be the small section above the column however I would rather not. If it's going to save a lot of time then I might just change my mind!!

In havent taken the top off yet, again wasn't entirely clear where to start. it's a very unfriendly design that dash! Any guidance you can give would be really helpful

[matt-man]

Thanks guys.

Well, I started to take the column out (undid all bolts for steering assembly and colum bolt) but couldn't work out how to get it out!

So ended up taking the dash top out, cutting the tray section behind the steering wheel and taking both tray end pieces out! All a faff and going to be a pain to put back in but short of it is that it's now all out. Phew

Cheers!!