Doldy
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Hi, i tried to remove my dash today so i could get it ready for the inside shell spray. I cannot get the bugger out. I have heard it is tricky. Can anyone provide some pics of where the bolts and screws are? Or a detailed description? Would be much appreciated.
I have looked through the forums but anything that contains "remove dash" is patchy explaining bits and bobs and not the whole lot.
Could be one for the stickie....
Thanks, Dan
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Vaux Lad
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Haynes explains all
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Doldy
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Ooo didnt think about that, will go get one in the morning
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boyracer2002
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There are 2 bolts inside the door shuts on the side - about 5 under the bonnet - remove your scuttle panel etc and you will find them (think they are 13mm) then remove the centre console and there will be a bracket behind there with a screw through a bracket onto the floor - their the main ones i can think of
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Doldy
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Thanks buddy, gonna give it another go now. Been up since 5am drove to london to get a GSI kit!
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ed
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Un-bolt it. No pictures needed
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Doldy
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It just dont seem to come loose, now off to the garage to un-bolt the 5 under the scuttle
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Doldy
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Un-done the 13mm nuts,
Top of the dash pulled through, still joined in though.....
Steering wheel is off, all other visible screws and bolts seem to be off....
Hmmm.... Haynes?
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steddy-eddie
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is there any behind the glovebox or near where the ashtray is, im not 100% sure but its worth a look really
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Doldy
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I have searched everywhere. Im gonna get the haynes manual tommorow, scan it all and put a guide up as i know many people struggle with this
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silver_V179GNA
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theres the 13mm nuts under the scuttle 2 at the bottom of the dash near the fuse board 2 torx screws each side of the dash. theres 2 brackets attached to the top of the steering column 2 13mm bolts.
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Doldy
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quote: Originally posted by silver_V179GNA
theres the 13mm nuts under the scuttle - DONE
2 at the bottom of the dash near the fuse board - 13mm nuts? DONE
2 torx screws each side of the dash - DONE
theres 2 brackets attached to the top of the steering column 2 13mm bolts - These also behing the scuttle panel? DONE
And it still wont pull out It seems joined by nothing at all near the fuseboard. It seems joined to the black metal bar, but nothing seems to be joining it, its strange! ?
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silver_V179GNA
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quote: Originally posted by Doldy
quote: Originally posted by silver_V179GNA
theres the 13mm nuts under the scuttle - DONE
2 at the bottom of the dash near the fuse board - 13mm nuts? DONE
2 torx screws each side of the dash - DONE
theres 2 brackets attached to the top of the steering column 2 13mm bolts - These also behing the scuttle panel? DONE
And it still wont pull out It seems joined by nothing at all near the fuseboard. It seems joined to the black metal bar, but nothing seems to be joining it, its strange! ?
have you took the fuse board out first?
i also took the bar off that goes to the steering column at the bottom another 13mm nut seemed to help me
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Doldy
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Ok, so im guessing the whole fuse-board just un-clips off?
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STEvieXE
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bolts way up the inside of the dash, nitemare to get out i think kinda behind the steering area
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Doldy
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Ok, i have now got hold of the Haynes manual as i was advised to. But fooked if i can find it showing to remove the dash! Any1 got page number? Its the green haynes manual 1997 to 00.
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Doldy
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Im boggled by this, if no1 has an answer i am gonna video what i mean and post it up lol.....
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