Partial retrim - can lower dash be removed?
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While the nasty snow is around I thought I might get a partial retrim done and replace all the leather which is now looking its age. I have located a good guy to do the actual work but I want to remove the items from the car and take the bits to him instead of delivering the entire vehicle. This means I will be able to sort some paintwork and sundry oily bits while I cant drive the car.
I know how to dismantle the hood, take the door cards off, remove the centre console and take out the seats BUT does anyone know if it is possible/how to to remove the entire lower dash - not just the radio fascia panel? As this is colour matched with all the above it has to receive the same treatment.
I know how to dismantle the hood, take the door cards off, remove the centre console and take out the seats BUT does anyone know if it is possible/how to to remove the entire lower dash - not just the radio fascia panel? As this is colour matched with all the above it has to receive the same treatment.
Hi yes it can be done
1. Remove the top part of the dash completely just watch for the bolts scratching the leather.
2. Remove the dash complete but avoid bending it as the veneer may crack should be a couple of electrical looms to disconnect.
3. Steering column will have to come out there are 4-5 bolts around a 10mm in the foot well which will be a pain to get out due to them being steel in aluminium so probably corroded solid. Then the UJ to disconnect for the steering then two bolts under the dash then all electrics there should be a couple earths and the stalk looms, horn connection. Then the steering column should pull out.
4. Then there is about 6 bolts along the back of the dash and a screw on the right normally hidden under the weather seal on the pillar to remove also one on the left on a right angle bracket. Then it is a case of removing or lifting out the way all the electrics like alarm, fuses box, immobiliser, several control boxes and the whole thing should lift off.
1. Remove the top part of the dash completely just watch for the bolts scratching the leather.
2. Remove the dash complete but avoid bending it as the veneer may crack should be a couple of electrical looms to disconnect.
3. Steering column will have to come out there are 4-5 bolts around a 10mm in the foot well which will be a pain to get out due to them being steel in aluminium so probably corroded solid. Then the UJ to disconnect for the steering then two bolts under the dash then all electrics there should be a couple earths and the stalk looms, horn connection. Then the steering column should pull out.
4. Then there is about 6 bolts along the back of the dash and a screw on the right normally hidden under the weather seal on the pillar to remove also one on the left on a right angle bracket. Then it is a case of removing or lifting out the way all the electrics like alarm, fuses box, immobiliser, several control boxes and the whole thing should lift off.
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