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(Message started by: dbrotzen on Aug 18^th, 2007, 4:55pm)

Title: HELP! Disconnecting multiplug to heated windscreen
Post by dbrotzen on Aug 18^th, 2007, 4:55pm

I'm trying to replace the instrument cluster. To do this I've removed airbag, steering wheel, sound system and, almost, almost the fascia. What remains is to "Disconnect the multiplugs to the heated windscreen and rear window (if fitted)" as it says in the manual.

I can't make it come off and I don't want to break it.

This multiplug seems different from all the others in that there doesn't seem to be a retainer on it.

Anyone with experience??

Title: Re: HELP! Disconnecting multiplug to heated windsc
Post by peteHull on Aug 18^th, 2007, 10:24pm

Try this page for instrument removal.... http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/intbasicelec.htm
Don't understand why you want screen disconnecting....

Pete

Title: Re: HELP! Disconnecting multiplug to heated windsc
Post by Highlander on Aug 18^th, 2007, 10:47pm

You need to disconnect these multiplugs to remove the dash so the instrument cluster can be changed

They just wiggle off gently ;D

Title: Re: HELP! Disconnecting multiplug to heated windsc
Post by mr._floppy on Aug 19^th, 2007, 1:00am

dbrotzen, I too had this problem, these two multiplugs are overdesigned and, unless you have three hands, are bloody awkward to disconnect.

I cut my hand badly when trying to remove one of them the last time I had the dash off. >:(

With a screwdriver break off the piece of plastic that acts as a locking device
for the plug .

Once this is removed the effort required to remove the plug is lessened and, with a small thin screwdriver, just lever the plug out from the connector.

Title: Re: HELP! Disconnecting multiplug to heated windsc
Post by Highlander on Aug 19^th, 2007, 8:31am

I wouldnt advise breaking them! i've removed them dozens of times but never had to break one yet!

are you removing the heater panel from the dash first as if you arent this will make it a lot more difficult

Title: Re: HELP! Disconnecting multiplug to heated windsc
Post by dbrotzen on Aug 19^th, 2007, 9:00am

Thanks all! I got the fascia out without disconnecting the rear window heater multiplug. As I didn't want to break it, and I thought it might have gotten stuck on my car rather than being engineered that way, in the end I let it sit there. The cables were under strain however. I wonder what made the engineers choose this solution? All other cables came off easily. Oh well.