This ere dash

[bugsy]

So how difficult is it for a 6'4" fat bar to get the dash off an S3 then

[Pies]

I am going to do a full write up in a couple of months

but this is basically how i did it

Before starting disconect the battery

1,Remove steering wheel and the cowlings.These have a screw in the top and on in the bottom

2,loosen of the clamps on the steering coloum,this allows you to get your hand to the really awkward nut.ts the one circled in the pic below.But its still awkward

3,to get to the two on the left you gain access via the glove compartment,as do you for the one to the left of the heater controls.this is a right bastard

4,access to the two on the right is gained by laying on your back you might have to move a few hoses/cables around to gain access

5,once all nuts are off (they are either 10mm or 13mm) do not be tempted to pull the dash right forward as the speedo, tacho, clock and dash lights as well as the heater ae still connected

6,Carefull pull the dash (it can be a tight fit) forward a few inches untill you can see the nuts holding the tacho speedo plate on,undo these.Its a good idea to note where the dash light wires go first.

7,disconnect the heater control

8,The dash can now be removed

9,attend to the cuts on your hands



Hope that helps


>> Edited by Pies on Sunday 13th March 17:20

[ro_torque]

This is useful thanks.

I haven't looked in the Bible yet but do you have to do this to replace dead bulbs in the instruments, i.e. clock and rev couter etc.

Cheers

Ro

[bugsy]

Pies said:

Hope that helps

As allways, perfect Colin

[Pies]

You aint got it off already

[bugsy]

Hey its Sunday, if I have anything off, it won't be the dash, Where's that red wine?

[angusfaldo]

bugsy said:

Hey its Sunday, if I have anything off, it won't be the dash, Where's that red wine?

Hey red wine won't stop you engaging your integrated rear air brake by pressing the wrong button with your knee while driving in a convoy Bugs

[bugsy]

angusfaldo said:

bugsy said: Hey its Sunday, if I have anything off, it won't be the dash, Where's that red wine? Hey red wine won't stop you engaging your integrated rear air brake by pressing the wrong button with your knee while driving in a convoy Bugs

[PVN]

Really helpful - thanks for this. Next question: How do I get the dash top off for recovering? Do I have to remove the dash first or does the top come off separately? Does anyone have experience of this?

[Hoover33]

my car aint got one of them air brakes,,, wish you could have seen my face when i looked in rearview to see it

[bugsy]

Hoover33 said:

my car aint got one of them air brakes,,, wish you could have seen my face when i looked in rearview to see it

Yes, I think that this is the first job on the list.
Why they moved it round there, I don't know.

[Roy C]

I thought it was Derek's new secret weapon!

Either that or I was about to get the contents of his boot across my windscreen.

[bugsy]

Roy C said:

I thought it was Derek's new secret weapon! Either that or I was about to get the contents of his boot across my windscreen.

Good job the boot was empty!
I still owe you a pint, next time!