HOW TO: Remove Dash

[RollaRollin]

Now I know this has been done before,

But I just thought I could do it a little better and throw in a few more pics to help people out

Whether you want to change your headunit or fix a broken light, you need to know how to do this

**You'll notice my clock and hazards are missing, thats because I put the dash mostly back together just for this guide, so just pretend they are there**

All you will need:

- Screwdriver, mediumish size

- Patience (:

Here is our lovely little dash, it really is that easy to remove compared to some cars I've seen

Start by removing the middle fan control button, it will just pull off

Unscrew the screw

Push the air vents down on either side so you can get a good grip, and then with two hands pull it out

It will come out pretty easily, and there are no bolts latches grommets or screws to contend with

Here is it popped out

Now remove your ashtray to get to the next panel

Unscrew your gear knob and simply lift the plastic surrounding it up, it will just pop up

Don't take it too far as there is a few wires behind still connected

The gearbox, with the Cig Lighter wires and LED light wires, these simply click off,

Time to attack the main panel

Edited April 6, 2011 by RollaRollin

[RollaRollin]

Put your hand where mine is and pull out and up, it should pop the bottom out, don't pull too hard, but still apply

some force, the dash is just clipped on so you can't really break anything

Once the bottom is pulled out, start pulling the top out, it may get stuck at the ventilation slider

Simple just push it through, notice the little tab on top of the unit this sometimes get stuck so just watch it

There is the dash pretty much out

Disconnect the AC unit, Hazards and De-mister and your done!

The dash, now get to work on whatever you need to do (:

[the-converter]

Thanks for your efforts for this.

It was very useful and thoughtful as well.

Just on the cigarette lighter, how do you actually remove the bulb that sit on the holder / socket and replace by a LED bulb?

It was so tight and I can't get the bulb out easily.

[william777]

Indeed this is a well written and informative guide.

[RollaRollin]

Thanks for your efforts for this.

It was very useful and thoughtful as well.

Just on the cigarette lighter, how do you actually remove the bulb that sit on the holder / socket and replace by a LED bulb?

It was so tight and I can't get the bulb out easily.

Mate if your trying to replace the cig lighter bulb I'm really not sure you can

I remember a thread of someone who tried it an they had to buy a new unit

That's what made me not try it

But if you want to try,

Wrap a bit of paper around it for some grip

Like you would a towel to a hard to get lid and twist and pull it out

Cheers for the feedback guys also