Removing dashboard

5th November 2007, 21:10

Does anybody know of a guide of how to remove the dash as i think i'm going to need to get to the heater matrix.

OR

Is this something a mechanic can do? If so, what sort of price range would I be looking at?

5th November 2007, 21:22

Does it have it in the haynes?

Edit: This thread may help, it says there are quite a few torx bits and that's all really. http://www.saxperience.com/forum/sho...=Removing+dash

5th November 2007, 21:32

you basically have to take the centre console out (about 5 torx screws), the lower console (around gearstick - couple of screws), then drop the steering rack (in Haynes manual). Theres also bolts under the scuttle panel under the windscreen, which means you have to remove the wipers etc. Then theres 2 bolts either side under the A-pillers inside the doors.

Its basically a hassle, but simple enough if you take your time. A garage would probably charge a couple of hours labour to remove it for you, but then there's fitting of the parts and re-fitting the dash. Don't think the car woul dbe very driveable with dash hanging off.

5th November 2007, 21:34

It does but its confusing as you have to flick between about 3 chapters.

Removing the heater matrix
*flicks to that page*
1)Remove the complete heater assembly as described previously in this section...
*Flicks to removing complete heater assembly*
1)Drain the cooling system as described in chapeter1a or 1b
*flicks back to original page*
2) remove the heater control panel as described earlier in this section then remove complete fascia assembly as described in chapter 11
*Flicks to chapter11*
Removing fasic assembly
1)Remove instrument panel, windscreen wiper motor assembly and headlight adhuster switch.......

...yup you guessed it in chapter 12...

ARGH

5th November 2007, 21:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andy_K

you basically have to take the centre console out (about 5 torx screws), the lower console (around gearstick - couple of screws), then drop the steering rack (in Haynes manual). Theres also bolts under the scuttle panel under the windscreen, which means you have to remove the wipers etc. Then theres 2 bolts either side under the A-pillers inside the doors.

Its basically a hassle, but simple enough if you take your time. A garage would probably charge a couple of hours labour to remove it for you, but then there's fitting of the parts and re-fitting the dash. Don't think the car woul dbe very driveable with dash hanging off.

Nice one mate. Its probably one for a weekend then i think. Dont really fancy messing with the steering rack though :-/ cheers again

5th November 2007, 21:36

Hmmmm anoying, no guides on here either.

5th November 2007, 21:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andy_K

you basically have to take the centre console out (about 5 torx screws), the lower console (around gearstick - couple of screws), then drop the steering rack (in Haynes manual). Theres also bolts under the scuttle panel under the windscreen, which means you have to remove the wipers etc. Then theres 2 bolts either side under the A-pillers inside the doors.

Its basically a hassle, but simple enough if you take your time. A garage would probably charge a couple of hours labour to remove it for you, but then there's fitting of the parts and re-fitting the dash. Don't think the car woul dbe very driveable with dash hanging off.

Dont U mean dropping down the steering column not rack buddy

5th November 2007, 22:34

think i'm gonna ask my mates dad how much he'd charge me to do it for me... seems like too much effort is involved not only that he's a mechanic so he can bleed my bloody rad. lol

6th November 2007, 22:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by smearsvtr

Dont U mean dropping down the steering column not rack buddy

Yeah that what I meant

Couple of bolts really, but I foun dit easier to remove steering wheel which meant removing airbag as well

6th November 2007, 23:36

fixed the problem now anyways so no need t o take dash out. cheers for the help though guys