dumbers guide to removing dash.

[jezmoz 0]

can someone give me a breakdown on how to remove it?

I've ripped everything blue out of the car, but ran out of daylight when it came to the dash. Losing my bottle slightly when i look at the dash, just need somewone to clarify what i should be doing.

cheers jez

[stockers 1]

center console out, stereo out, steering wheel and steering column switch,

1.diconnect neg battery

2.remove passenger airbag

3.remove relay panel cover (underneath dash on drivers side)

4.remove lower instrument panel trim:pry off center cover on drivers side,remove screws,and pull large tray downwards at an angle.

5.remove screwsand pull passenger side storage shelf downward at an angle.Make sure the tabs disengage.

6.pry off cover for heating and ventilating controls.Remove control panel screws and position heating and ventilation controls(with attatched cables)below instrument panel.

7.unclip covers and light switchfrom instrument panel.Remove screws and pull out instrument cluster cover.

8.remove instrument cluster screws.tip instrument cluster forward,and disconnect multi pinconnections on rear of instrument cluster.

9.remove instrument cluster

10.remove instrument panel mounting screws(11 screws including glove box) and hex nuts(located in plenum chamber)which is inside where the heating vents for de'misting the windscreen is.

11.partially remove instrument panel from carrier and disconnect wiring harnesses from instrument panel.

12.remove instrument panel.

13. installation is reverse of removal.

alternatively get it done by a reasonably priced mechanic

if you get a mechanic to do, or you do it, it might be an idea to replace the heater matrix at the same time. the unit only costs about

[jezmoz 0]

thanks stockers, that'll be a lot of help to me, cheers 8) , how long does it take roughly?????

[stockers 1]

i would set aside a good day,ideally a garage with lighting at this time of year, and an electric heater for keeping your fingers warm otherwise you'll be dropping screws all over the place lol....good luck buddy

[jezmoz 0]

lol you should see the car, there's nothing in it apart from the drivers seat, carpet and dash n i'm still driving it 8) , it seems quicker!

[stockers 1]

ah i remember it well, i did exactly the same thing lol

[jezmoz 0]

these are helpfull

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v500/Xmenpl/vortex/GetImage.gif

http://www.corrado-club.ca/mods/a3vr6_heater_core.html 8)