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Pete Elite

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Help With Removing Dashboard.
« on: 25 March 2009, 22:12:56 »
 Well looks like as I've got no replies for any assistance on refitting my heater rod then i must assume no one has had the problem and managed to rectify it without removing the Dashboard  :(.

 So can i ask if anyone has removed the Dashboard for whatever reason and could give me any advise over and above just following the Haynes manual, such as hint & tips  :).

        All help very appreciated.
                          Pete :y .

  PS. Car is a 96 with Air-con and while I've got the dash out I'm going to fit an adjustable steering column.
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Re: Help With Removing Dashboard.
« Reply #1 on: 25 March 2009, 22:16:23 »
IIRC there was discussion about removing the dashboard in relation to heater matrix replacement .. but I can't find it now ... :(
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Re: Help With Removing Dashboard.
« Reply #2 on: 25 March 2009, 22:19:15 »
Thanks Entwood. I know it seems like a lot to just replace this rod but can't see any other way :(.
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Re: Help With Removing Dashboard.
« Reply #3 on: 25 March 2009, 23:47:58 »
blimey pete you are a brave man, as mine only effects the passenger side i`ll get my other half some long leather boots to save me the problem :P :P :y, & youve just reminded me i must get a drop column for mine,,,anyone???
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Re: Help With Removing Dashboard.
« Reply #4 on: 26 March 2009, 08:36:14 »
It is possible to refit the heater rod without removing the whole dash, all you need is small hands and lots of patience. I did mine but it was bl**dy difficult.
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Re: Help With Removing Dashboard.
« Reply #5 on: 26 March 2009, 23:10:19 »
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It is possible to refit the heater rod without removing the whole dash, all you need is small hands and lots of patience. I did mine but it was bl**dy difficult.

    Well if i keep trying I'm sure my hands will get smaller with the amount of skin I'm losing :( ;D.

  Ballcock how did you manage to connect the left hand side :question.
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Re: Help With Removing Dashboard.
« Reply #6 on: 26 March 2009, 23:17:48 »
im going to try & get a mirror on a stick whilst jamming a torch in the hole, might be able to see where it goes then ;), dunno about my hands but the swearbox has just overflowed ;D ;D
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Re: Help With Removing Dashboard.
« Reply #7 on: 26 March 2009, 23:42:39 »
It wouldn't be so bad Alf if i knew what i was actually trying to fit the bl**dy rod onto >:(.

  PS. I'm on my second swear box ::) ;D.
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Re: Help With Removing Dashboard.
« Reply #8 on: 26 March 2009, 23:51:09 »
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It wouldn't be so bad Alf if i knew what i was actually trying to fit the bl**dy rod onto >:(.

  PS. I'm on my second swear box ::) ;D.
im now using the wheelie bin ;D,,,,,the thing your looking for is a plastic lever thing thats up quite high on the left side,they face towards you, but as i say ive got non a/c so mine is slightly different rod wise, i think if you take the airbag out it lets in a bit more light & perhaps you may see it, but you cant get your hand through as there is only a little gap, dunno how ballcock done it unless he is anorexic ;D ;D
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Re: Help With Removing Dashboard.
« Reply #9 on: 27 March 2009, 00:00:03 »
I removed  half of the passenger side of the car, airbag and all. It can be done. You need at least 5 swear boxes, a little hope and some more effort. It feels great when it's done ( the last part is not true, only relieve is felt) Good luck it is a b*****d to do, but is just about possible >:(
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Re: Help With Removing Dashboard.
« Reply #10 on: 27 March 2009, 00:34:11 »
Alf i reckon Ballcock has a trained Stick insect and he's not letting on ;D.

  And thanks g and n s I'll give it me best shot or shoot it , one or the other :-X ;D.
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Re: Help With Removing Dashboard.
« Reply #11 on: 27 March 2009, 02:26:16 »
Not a clue what a heater rod is I premume a litttle metal stick that went something like get off you ( donation to swear box). I will have come across it at some point in my dash removal. Wasn't as hard nor did it take as long as many ppl said it wud that I spoke to else where.
Lots of Torques bolts and 10 mm bolts and silly fiddly screws in silly places is the best advise / warning. Just opened box and started undoing anything that looked like it might stop me getting dash out. Very satisfying once out though even better if I manage to get mine back together properly. Good luck fella.
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Re: Help With Removing Dashboard.
« Reply #12 on: 27 March 2009, 12:53:58 »
right pete, i was in vaux earlier and he showed me the set up on the parts pc, he said theres a small connector on the side it clips on. the mechanic said its a real nightmare as you have found out, so tomorrow hopefullt we might be able to sort it out between us.

sorry i got you out of bed when i called round earlier. i just presume nobody lays in after 10am.
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Re: Help With Removing Dashboard.
« Reply #13 on: 28 March 2009, 00:30:57 »
Thanks for that Richie and no probs. regards getting me up :), i do tend to have a lay in when i go to bed at 05.30 ::) ;D.

  See you Monday:y.

 PS. If you could bring the torch you mentioned i would be grateful :y.
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Re: Help With Removing Dashboard.
« Reply #14 on: 28 March 2009, 10:23:04 »
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Thanks for that Richie and no probs. regards getting me up :), i do tend to have a lay in when i go to bed at 05.30 ::) ;D.

  See you Monday:y.

 PS. If you could bring the torch you mentioned i would be grateful :y.

yeah no worries pete, sawted  :y
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