Getting switchgear off Radio Panel

[ms89028]

I'm sending my radio panel off to be re-veneered, is it easy to get the switch gear off ? I've read in the "Bible" that the panel is held on by four screws so that seems straightforward but it doesn't cover the removal of the switches and alarm led....

[tvrbob]

It does depend what age/version of dash you have. If it's aluminium switchgear then the switches are held on with a simple bracket secured with a small nut. I haven't tried to get the led out so can't comment on that.

[hugepiece]

i've just done mine (94 model with 3 buttons for lights). when you take the radio out, there a 4 screws, take these off and the panel comes away. everything is held on by glued backets, just pull them off with the aid of a screwdriver. dont forget to mark their positions first though, they are a nightmare to line up otherwise.

[ms89028]

It's a 97 R reg.... if that makes a difference...

[SwanJack]

On mine a 97, the switch gear is on a metal carrier and is attached to the veneered panel by a bracket that is glued onto the back of the veneered panel. The carrier and bracket are attached together by a 'hook and eye type' set up. Slide the carrier out of the bracket using an upward motion (or downward depending on how it's set up).