Mk2 Instrument Panel Removal

[ghr]

Searched for the procedure to get access to the rear of the instrument panel on a MK2. Only found the MK1. Is this the same as the MK2 or is there a link here to a MK2 procedure?

 

Cheers

[Mirez]

Searched for the procedure to get access to the rear of the instrument panel on a MK2. Only found the MK1. Is this the same as the MK2 or is there a link here to a MK2 procedure?

 

Cheers

 

Not overly difficult, the official ford way is to remove the steering wheen but its possible to do without. Remove the top of the steering wheel cowel (two screws from below if memory serves) - pop the rubber gaitor off and withdraw. Lower the wheel and fully extend, then remove the two thorx screws on the bottom of the cluster visable through the gap you've just created. The top of the assembly is simply clipped into place - a small allen key can be usefull to slide inbetween the cluster and the dash and then be used as a hook to free the top end. Undo the wiring connectors and it will then fully withdraw and slide out, down and to the left of the steering wheel.

[ghr]

Searched for the procedure to get access to the rear of the instrument panel on a MK2. Only found the MK1. Is this the same as the MK2 or is there a link here to a MK2 procedure?

 

Cheers

 

Not overly difficult, the official ford way is to remove the steering wheen but its possible to do without. Remove the top of the steering wheel cowel (two screws from below if memory serves) - pop the rubber gaitor off and withdraw. Lower the wheel and fully extend, then remove the two thorx screws on the bottom of the cluster visable through the gap you've just created. The top of the assembly is simply clipped into place - a small allen key can be usefull to slide inbetween the cluster and the dash and then be used as a hook to free the top end. Undo the wiring connectors and it will then fully withdraw and slide out, down and to the left of the steering wheel.

 

Thanks for that. Most grateful.