Dashboard Removal

Everything that doesn't belong in the previous categories probably belongs here. Interiour (how are the seats mounted? how to remove the CEM?) and exteriour (how to replace the popup-lights shock absorbers or a door) are discussed here!

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Dashboard Removal

Post by Bakke » Fri Mar 10, 2006 8:35 am

My interiour radiator (for the interiour heating) is leaking. So I have to remove the whole dashboard to replace it.

I've searched the forum, but haven't find any useful information.

Anyone who can point me the bolts I have to unscrew to take it all out.

Thanks

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Post by martinholmesuk » Fri Mar 10, 2006 12:04 pm

You don't have to remove the dash to remove it!

remove carpet around center lower part of dash / heater vent
remove turbo ecu (if u got one)
remove plastic funnels
think it has some bolts holding it
remove pipe clips from inside engine bay
pull it all out from inside and watch water spill everywhere
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Post by Williewammes » Fri Mar 10, 2006 1:26 pm

You can also look here on the site at "Club Info" --> "Downloads" Download "the Volvo 400 Service Manual (Bodywork)".

This is a good explanation of how to remove several bodypart, also the dash.

Good luck by the way, Is allways an interesting job to do, The car isn't that big you know :wink:
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Post by Dan the 480 Man » Fri Mar 10, 2006 2:45 pm

martinholmesuk wrote:remove pipe clips from inside engine bay
pull it all out from inside and watch water spill everywhere
The Martin Holmes guide to dash removal....:lol:
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Post by catgroom » Fri Mar 10, 2006 5:33 pm

Plastic funnels made me laugh!

Reminds me of my Aunti Winnie's last few hours! :rofl:
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Post by Bakke » Mon Mar 13, 2006 8:30 am

Thanks for the info. I'll give it a try this week. I have an old turbo for parts which I am stripping down, so i'ts better to remove the whole dash...
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Post by martinholmesuk » Mon Mar 13, 2006 9:14 am

Funnels!

Yeah like a funnel after I have been there :rofl:
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Post by catgroom » Mon Mar 13, 2006 9:16 pm

To quote Matbat Bad BAD Milfus!

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Post by volvomania » Wed Mar 15, 2006 12:49 pm

1) remove wiperarms & plastic cover underneath.
2) undo screws just below the windscreen (yes, outside the car)
3) remove the steering wheel
4) remove dash cover incl guages (like when one repairs the guages)
5) remove kickplates under the dash & glovebox
6) undo the wiringloom fittings (of the dash wiring loom)
7) remove the center console (loosen the screw at the top)
8) remove the covers on the sides of the dash and undo the screws underneath
9) pull away the dash.

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Post by martinholmesuk » Wed Mar 15, 2006 9:07 pm

:rofl:

He only wants to remove the heater matrix !!
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Post by Bakke » Thu Mar 16, 2006 7:42 am

Nope, Volvomania is right, I want te remove the whole dash. Thanks for the to-do list. I'll try it out this weekend...
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Re: Dashboard Removal

Post by martinholmesuk » Thu Mar 16, 2006 8:09 am

Bakke wrote:My interiour radiator (for the interiour heating) is leaking. So I have to remove the whole dashboard to replace it.

I've searched the forum, but haven't find any useful information.

Anyone who can point me the bolts I have to unscrew to take it all out.

Thanks

Bakke

I'll try to make some pictures during the process for an how-to manual
You don't have to remove the whole dash to get the heater matrix out.

Is your dash damaged?
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Post by Bakke » Thu Mar 16, 2006 9:43 am

nope, it is not. Try to figure it out why I want my dash out... I'll tell you within 2 months :hopping:
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Post by volvomania » Thu Mar 16, 2006 12:09 pm

Let me guess....mount it above your bed so that no one can pinch the car (newest anti theft device; removable dashes...)
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Post by JohnTurbo » Thu Mar 16, 2006 2:50 pm

Nah, hes gonna stuff an imigrant behind it, as per the wastegate a few weeks ago. :)
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Post by Bakke » Fri Mar 24, 2006 9:24 am

Owkay, I got it all out. I'll post some pictures this weekend.

Just an URGEND little question : how do I remove the air vents of the dashboard without breaking stuff ...
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Post by Red » Fri Mar 24, 2006 10:32 am

Bakke wrote: Just an URGEND little question : how do I remove the air vents of the dashboard without breaking stuff ...
the plastic becomes very brittle after many years, so there is no solution for removing the vents without damaging some of them.

try to heat the vents up (but not too much because the upper "skin" of the dashboard (the grey one) will detach from the black plastic very fast)

it is easier to remove the air vents with the surround frame
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Post by Bakke » Fri Mar 24, 2006 10:43 am

Red wrote: it is easier to remove the air vents with the surround frame
Thats's what I am trying to, but I don't know how ... just putting a screwdrewer under it and pul ?
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Post by Red » Fri Mar 24, 2006 10:54 am

dont try the thing with the screwdriver.

if you have already removed the dashboard the you can simply push the clips from the inner side of the dashboard and so remove the surrounds
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Post by LANTIN » Fri Mar 24, 2006 11:03 am

Bakke,

I still have a complete dash home.
If you're interested PM me here or on the french forum.

With this extra dash, you can practice yourself before risking damage to your dash.

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