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(Message started by: the_machine on Nov 15^th, 2005, 11:46am)

Title: dashboard removal
Post by the_machine on Nov 15^th, 2005, 11:46am

Hi guys can you tell me the procedure for dashboard removal. I want to replace the illumination bulbs in the dash, some are dead.

how many screws cables etc have to come out??

does the steering wheel have to come off?

Title: Re: dashboard removal
Post by mr._floppy on Nov 15^th, 2005, 12:34pm

Did it the other day, it's a fair old job, so set aside a couple of hours. Start with the two torx headed screws on the lower right hand side of the dash ( near the door insulation rubbers ) when removed, lower the plastic unit which has the computer buttons, this gives access to two cross headed screws which secure the walnut fascia. There are a further four screws to remove, two at the radio and two above the speedo/tacho unit. Pull the steering wheel to its furthest point ( no need for removal ) then pull the fascia towards you, the radio can be removed at this point ( have the code handy !) also remove the headlight selector switch, reach in and remove the CC unit multi-plug ( also no need to remove the unit from the fascia ). The only problem I encountered was the removal of the heated front and rear windscreen heater plugs, they are very tight fit and are a pig to remove , so beware. The right hand side air vent has to be removed to clear the whole fascia past the steering wheel. After that it's plain sailing to replace the bulbs . Have plenty of patience and good luck.

Title: Re: dashboard removal
Post by kskjon on Nov 15^th, 2005, 3:05pm

Hi.

Also, take a look at this page (if you haven't already):

http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/fasciabulbs.htm

Title: Re: dashboard removal
Post by the_machine on Nov 16^th, 2005, 1:05am

mr floppy and ksk ---- many many thanks.
wonder if they do LED bulbs for this.

Title: Re: dashboard removal
Post by Highlander on Nov 16^th, 2005, 6:12am

http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/ledbulbs.htm