Dash board removal

[bobt]

I want to replace my carbon dash for a new one as many of the switches etc are no longer used and I'd like to adjust the layout. How the hell is it held on ? I can't see any fixings but its stuck solid. I assume it must be stuck with mastic of something similar. If thats the case, is the only way to remove it fairly destructive ?

 

Thanks

 

Rob

[davef]

I haven't removed mine (yet ) - though it needs replacing as there is some damage (and I think I'll want to change the layout). Simon Lambert commented on it last yesr - basically implied it was a bit of a bugger to change as it was bonded on. So yes I think "only way to remove it fairly destructive"

 

Dave

[Normans_Ghost]

Rob, when you do get if off and are putting a new one on why not do as I have done and velcro it on.

 

I use velcro tabs on the bottom and top rails. On both sides where the flitch plates come down I have put switches through. On the drivers side is the battery switch and on the passenger side is a map light switch (innrads from reversing light).

 

Maje working behind dash a doddle.

 

Norman Verona, 1989 BDR 220bhp, Reg: B16BDR, Mem No 2166, the full story here

You and your seven to The French Blatting Company Limited

[R400 Velocity R]

Bobt, CC changed my Carbon Dash (they did a 1st class job)its bonded on they said it was a messy job and that the old dash breaks as you remove it .

 

 

Edited by - Essex7 on 22 Jul 2006 11:18:54

[I.Mupferit]

I believe it is bonded on with silicone sealant which can make it a complete 🙆🏻 to remove. ☹️

 

Brent

 

2.3 DURATEC SV Reassuringly Expensive

R 417.39 😬

[Frying Pan]

Piano wire to cut the mastic 🤔

 

Got to be worth being careful, as it will be worth something I woudl have thought? I'll start the bidding at £10

 

Guy

 

 

 

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[thinfourth]

£20 Unlesss you feck it

 

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