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Dashboard Removal - Griffith
Jan 98
Not sure about the dashboard top, but one of the Fernhurst mechanics told me that to remove the dashboard you should.
1. Remove radio and cage.
2. Remove left hand most air vent, and undo and remove wing-nut that is above grill opening.
3. Undo two cross head screws above steering column at bottom of dash. You may need to drop steering column to do this.
4. It should now come out.
Haven't tried it (yet).
Mike Jennings
Internet Mailing List Feb 98
I have a 1992 4.3 Griff that is in the middle of a "reworking". Currently the dash, instruments, switches etc. (including the large GRP sculpture) are scattered about the house, therefore I know how to take the dash out.
To remove the dash (from the factory):
1. remove steering wheel
2. remove 2 screws below speedo/tacho
3. remove radio
4. remove radio cage (the bit that normally stays in the dash)
5. insert small hand into gap where radio was
6. undo wing nut on back of dash located to the left of hazard switch (if the left end of your dash flaps about then this wing nut is probably loose or missing)
7. liberally grease leather to avoid scratching with dash panel (I use margarine for this)
8. gently ease out panel (radio end first) be careful not to bend panel too much as "walnut" may crack (£328 from TVR)
9. label and disconnect wiring
10. disconnect vent plumbing
The GRP shell is held in place by 10mm bolts that are now visible (the only tricky ones are behind the glove box)
To take off the transmission tunnel "T" piece you must raise up the car, crawl underneath, insert above-mentioned small hand around gearbox to slacken off the handbrake locating bolts. The easy bit is undoing the bolts that are sited behind each seat that hold the top of the "T" to the body shell. Then simply lift off. . .
Clive Reed
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Dashboard Removal - Griffith
Jan 98
Not sure about the dashboard top, but one of the Fernhurst mechanics told me that to remove the dashboard you should.
1. Remove radio and cage.
2. Remove left hand most air vent, and undo and remove wing-nut that is above grill opening.
3. Undo two cross head screws above steering column at bottom of dash. You may need to drop steering column to do this.
4. It should now come out.
Haven't tried it (yet).
Mike Jennings
Internet Mailing List Feb 98
I have a 1992 4.3 Griff that is in the middle of a "reworking". Currently the dash, instruments, switches etc. (including the large GRP sculpture) are scattered about the house, therefore I know how to take the dash out.
To remove the dash (from the factory):
1. remove steering wheel
2. remove 2 screws below speedo/tacho
3. remove radio
4. remove radio cage (the bit that normally stays in the dash)
5. insert small hand into gap where radio was
6. undo wing nut on back of dash located to the left of hazard switch (if the left end of your dash flaps about then this wing nut is probably loose or missing)
7. liberally grease leather to avoid scratching with dash panel (I use margarine for this)
8. gently ease out panel (radio end first) be careful not to bend panel too much as "walnut" may crack (£328 from TVR)
9. label and disconnect wiring
10. disconnect vent plumbing
The GRP shell is held in place by 10mm bolts that are now visible (the only tricky ones are behind the glove box)
To take off the transmission tunnel "T" piece you must raise up the car, crawl underneath, insert above-mentioned small hand around gearbox to slacken off the handbrake locating bolts. The easy bit is undoing the bolts that are sited behind each seat that hold the top of the "T" to the body shell. Then simply lift off. . .
Clive Reed
do you still use margarine or would "I can't believe its not butter do" 
Sorry Clive, I had not made the connection in my mind with yourself, and the name on the bottom of the text I had.
David
Sorry Clive, I had not made the connection in my mind with yourself, and the name on the bottom of the text I had.
David
zertec said: ...and there I was about to describe it all again when someone helpfully dug out an ancient pre-Zertec post
rgds
Clive Reed
I have just done this to replace my wooden dash for a ali one.
The datils of the below are correct appart from if you have small enough hands you can gain access to the wing nut through the left hand air vent.
You should not have to disconnect and label the wiring loom as there is two back junction box's that you use to unclip the loom from each other.
What I did is take a load of photo's using a digi cam so you have some record then of where everything goes.
Rather than using butter etc for protecting the leather i used masking tape with a bit of butter on it this ment I was protecting the leather further.
I did have a bit of trouble though with the handbrake. It says in the bible that the large nut to release the handbrake is in the transmission tunnel but it is not on my cat it was above the rear diff.
You need to take the rear right wheel off to get to the nut it also helps if you have long arms as it is situated in the middle of the car. You have to release the locking nut first then undo the other nut.
To get the centre T section out you will also have to ensure the handbreak lever is pointing up in the air.
Just take care whilst lifting the centre T section as there are a lot of electrical equipment under the heater control dash which you will have to undo.
I hope I have not put you off is is quite easy aslong as you take your time and think things through before removing them.
You can see the results of my dash on my profile.
Mathew
The datils of the below are correct appart from if you have small enough hands you can gain access to the wing nut through the left hand air vent.
You should not have to disconnect and label the wiring loom as there is two back junction box's that you use to unclip the loom from each other.
What I did is take a load of photo's using a digi cam so you have some record then of where everything goes.
Rather than using butter etc for protecting the leather i used masking tape with a bit of butter on it this ment I was protecting the leather further.
I did have a bit of trouble though with the handbrake. It says in the bible that the large nut to release the handbrake is in the transmission tunnel but it is not on my cat it was above the rear diff.
You need to take the rear right wheel off to get to the nut it also helps if you have long arms as it is situated in the middle of the car. You have to release the locking nut first then undo the other nut.
To get the centre T section out you will also have to ensure the handbreak lever is pointing up in the air.
Just take care whilst lifting the centre T section as there are a lot of electrical equipment under the heater control dash which you will have to undo.
I hope I have not put you off is is quite easy aslong as you take your time and think things through before removing them.
You can see the results of my dash on my profile.
Mathew
Thanks to all for your help.
In fact, I am also looking for dashboard diagrams and if possible some pictures of the remove step by step.
I think it would be more easy for my trimmer.
I have to say that the importateur advises me against calling on a trimmer who has not the know-how to do this job in the state of the art. He prefers to send directly the car to the factory for a complete retrim.
What do you think ? Have you experienced a complete retrim ?
Tks
In fact, I am also looking for dashboard diagrams and if possible some pictures of the remove step by step.
I think it would be more easy for my trimmer.
I have to say that the importateur advises me against calling on a trimmer who has not the know-how to do this job in the state of the art. He prefers to send directly the car to the factory for a complete retrim.
What do you think ? Have you experienced a complete retrim ?
Tks
I may be able to help you with that as I have a small prob with the dash that I have just finished fitting.
I will take some photo's for you and will try and post them on hear.
An alternative is have a look at ballistic bananas profile on this site and see how hed did his dash.
Can be found under heading "heater control dash removal"
Mathew
I will take some photo's for you and will try and post them on hear.
An alternative is have a look at ballistic bananas profile on this site and see how hed did his dash.
Can be found under heading "heater control dash removal"
Mathew
I have recently changed out the dash and htr panel on my 500 griff, the instructions are correct, as regards the htr panel I found the easiest way was to release the rear calipers completly , then the handbrake can go in the vertical position, allowing the panel to be removed.
One thing the LEDs will not come out the old panel very easily so have a spare set ready to be soldered in. 10 pounds from TVR blackpool and a free cup of coffee and the prettiest stores person I have ever see!!
The LEDs are polarity conscientious so connect them in the correct way first time. By the way the pistons in the calipers screw back in to allow refitting of the pads. Good luck and it is worth it mine looks a million dollars with new wood dash in . Hope all goes well
regards Simon
One thing the LEDs will not come out the old panel very easily so have a spare set ready to be soldered in. 10 pounds from TVR blackpool and a free cup of coffee and the prettiest stores person I have ever see!!
The LEDs are polarity conscientious so connect them in the correct way first time. By the way the pistons in the calipers screw back in to allow refitting of the pads. Good luck and it is worth it mine looks a million dollars with new wood dash in . Hope all goes well
regards Simon
Griffith40 said: Thanks to all for your help.
In fact, I am also looking for dashboard diagrams and if possible some pictures of the remove step by step.
I think it would be more easy for my trimmer.
I have to say that the importateur advises me against calling on a trimmer who has not the know-how to do this job in the state of the art. He prefers to send directly the car to the factory for a complete retrim.
What do you think ? Have you experienced a complete retrim ?
Tks
I agree having seen the people at the factory cover this part. There are no diagrams that I have ever seen.
Steve
www.tvrbooks.co.uk
Mathew wrote
"I may be able to help you with that as I have a small prob with the dash that I have just finished fitting.
I will take some photo's for you and will try and post them on hear"
Dear Mathew,
When do you think to have the opportunity to take some photos. It will be great to share with everybody.
Thanks in advance
"I may be able to help you with that as I have a small prob with the dash that I have just finished fitting.
I will take some photo's for you and will try and post them on hear"
Dear Mathew,
When do you think to have the opportunity to take some photos. It will be great to share with everybody.
Thanks in advance
siwes said: Is that the bible I tried to buy at Smiths two months ago ?? when oh when I need it then I will know how to put the dam wheels on again.
Simon
If you want it ... get it from the TVRCC direct 01952 770635. They will be the first to get it. As for the wheels comment... very confused.
mel said: Steve, for those of us that have got the first version is number 2 a vast improvement ?? i.e enough new information to warrant shelling out again 4 months after buying the first one ??? or are you offering any nice px deals
420 pages vs 189 pages. I'll be putting up TOC and Index lists on the website at some point when I can get access to my own site.... grrrrr
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