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==How to remove the dash== | ==How to remove the dash== | ||
| + | ===Disconnect the battery=== | ||
| + | Any major work you do on the car should, by default, be preceded by disconnecting the ground strap (the thing connected to the negative post) on the battery. | ||
===Pull the instrument cluster=== | ===Pull the instrument cluster=== | ||
Sit in the driver's seat and reach your hands to the back of the little hood thingy that's on top of the instruments. There are finger holes back there. Put your fingers in the holes and pull upward and toward you. It is likely to come off really easily. If it hangs up, some people recommend [http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=4568788 whacking it lightly on the bottom front corner or side] with the palm of your hand. It would be good to have a picture of what it looks like when it's out so you know what is hanging up and how to flex it to help. | Sit in the driver's seat and reach your hands to the back of the little hood thingy that's on top of the instruments. There are finger holes back there. Put your fingers in the holes and pull upward and toward you. It is likely to come off really easily. If it hangs up, some people recommend [http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=4568788 whacking it lightly on the bottom front corner or side] with the palm of your hand. It would be good to have a picture of what it looks like when it's out so you know what is hanging up and how to flex it to help. | ||
Revision as of 08:41, 8 May 2010
Contents
How to remove the dash
Disconnect the battery
Any major work you do on the car should, by default, be preceded by disconnecting the ground strap (the thing connected to the negative post) on the battery.
Pull the instrument cluster
Sit in the driver's seat and reach your hands to the back of the little hood thingy that's on top of the instruments. There are finger holes back there. Put your fingers in the holes and pull upward and toward you. It is likely to come off really easily. If it hangs up, some people recommend whacking it lightly on the bottom front corner or side with the palm of your hand. It would be good to have a picture of what it looks like when it's out so you know what is hanging up and how to flex it to help.
Next step
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