How to remove dash panels for painting? help please

[Donato]

Does anyone have a step by step guide for removal of the panels?

I dont want to break anything in the removal process.

I heard there was a link in FDUK but couldn\'t find it?

Cheers

Donato

I think I\'ll paint it pink with flowers.

((and I can edit other peoples posts!!  This is great!!!!!))

[Archbish]

Righto...

1 - remove the centre console bit (should just ping off, with only a wire connecting to the ashtray bit)

2 - remove the bit on the end of the dash where the door meets the car (has a vent that blows air into the door to clear the window).  Should just pull off.

3 - Remove the shroud around the steering column (3 screws underneath, and then unclipping)

4 - remove the screws at the side, and the screws underneath, reach round the shroud and pull toward you.  DO THIS IN A WARM PLACE OTHERWISE THE SHROUD WILL SNAP!

5 - unclip the 8(?) plugs in the back of the dash, and your dash and dials are free.

6 - unscrew the 4 screws holding the remaining piece (with the aircon and stereo stuff).  Reach round, and the bits it\'s attached to, and you\'re away!

Good luck, and don\'t melt nothin...

((wow - these mod powers are amazing!!  I moved this with barely a flick of my wrist!!!))

[20B_boy]

Originally posted by Archbish
Good luck, and don\'t melt nothin...

:rolleyes: Fool :cool

[Donato]

Originally posted by Donato
Does anyone have a step by step guide for removal of the panels?

I dont want to break anything in the removal process.

I heard there was a link in FDUK but couldn\'t find it?

Cheers

Donato

I think I\'ll paint it pink with flowers.

((and I can edit other peoples posts!!  This is great!!!!!))

Thanks Bish

Although now you have spoilt the surprise of my pink floral plan, i guess its back to the knitting patterns for something else...maybe some cute puppies

Thanks for the info! Although getting a warm place in Scotland could scupper my plans until the acceleration of global warming finally reaches us... :rolleyes:

Cheers

Donato

[Shark]

I\'m late, but in case it\'s helpful

http://www.scuderiaciriani.com/rx7/dash_removal.html

[Donato]

cheers Gregor,

i have most of that website saved tomy laptop, i was hoping someone might have some instructions with pictures to save my lazy arse from looking for screws, and wear the clips are etc...

[Shark]

Well, I\'d be a hypocrit if I criticised you for that!