Dash top

[KateV8]

Got the dash top off at the moment and can't wait to have a go at putting it back. Not.(My arms still haven't healed from door card removal ) If I use wing nuts does it make it any easier and if so does anyone know what size to buy?

[swanny71]

Yes it does and from memory they are M6 - B&Q sell them

[phazed]

Although a flexi head ratchet spanner makes short work of the job.

[KateV8]

Thanks for the help, I'm passing B+Q in a while so I'll pick some up.

[SILICONEKID350HP]

Make sure you put loads of tape ,cardboard etc each side of the top dash next to the screen .When you pull the dash off it will spring open and rip the upper dash .The two threaded rods are very sharp.

Seen this damage on a few cars ,it`s a sreen out job to repair it ..

[KateV8]

Cheers Daz, dash top is already off and has been since Monday. Just need to put it back and now have a little bag of wingnuts courtesy of B+Q.

[WOO5IE]

It is very easy with the wing nuts. Be careful of the sharp end of self tappers that come up from below. They rip the back of your hand whilst putting on the wing nuts. Put some old polystyrene or cork on the screws whilst you have the the top off

[KateV8]

Good tip, thanks. The backs of my hands already look like a quality control facility for razor blades and that was only the door and the water pump...