Dashboard Removal
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Dashboard Removal
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
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
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Name: Goldlocks // Type: TURBO // Year: 1988 // Colour: 435 Saffron Pearl // Engine: B18FT (1.7) Rica chip, Custom Volvo widebody and lots of ICE
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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
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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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
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
Greets,
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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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Name: Goldlocks // Type: TURBO // Year: 1988 // Colour: 435 Saffron Pearl // Engine: B18FT (1.7) Rica chip, Custom Volvo widebody and lots of ICE
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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)
remove the covers on the sides of the dash and undo the screws underneath
9) pull away the dash.
Have fun
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)
remove the covers on the sides of the dash and undo the screws underneath
9) pull away the dash.
Have fun
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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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Name: Goldlocks // Type: TURBO // Year: 1988 // Colour: 435 Saffron Pearl // Engine: B18FT (1.7) Rica chip, Custom Volvo widebody and lots of ICE
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Re: Dashboard Removal
You don't have to remove the whole dash to get the heater matrix out.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
Is your dash damaged?
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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 ...
Just an URGEND little question : how do I remove the air vents of the dashboard without breaking stuff ...
Whoever said : " A Volvo cannot be tuned ?!? "
Name: Goldlocks // Type: TURBO // Year: 1988 // Colour: 435 Saffron Pearl // Engine: B18FT (1.7) Rica chip, Custom Volvo widebody and lots of ICE
Name: Goldlocks // Type: TURBO // Year: 1988 // Colour: 435 Saffron Pearl // Engine: B18FT (1.7) Rica chip, Custom Volvo widebody and lots of ICE
the plastic becomes very brittle after many years, so there is no solution for removing the vents without damaging some of them.Bakke wrote: Just an URGEND little question : how do I remove the air vents of the dashboard without breaking stuff ...
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
[img]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Rednaxela999/d15baeb3.jpg[/img]
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Thats's what I am trying to, but I don't know how ... just putting a screwdrewer under it and pul ?Red wrote: it is easier to remove the air vents with the surround frame
Whoever said : " A Volvo cannot be tuned ?!? "
Name: Goldlocks // Type: TURBO // Year: 1988 // Colour: 435 Saffron Pearl // Engine: B18FT (1.7) Rica chip, Custom Volvo widebody and lots of ICE
Name: Goldlocks // Type: TURBO // Year: 1988 // Colour: 435 Saffron Pearl // Engine: B18FT (1.7) Rica chip, Custom Volvo widebody and lots of ICE
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
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
[img]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Rednaxela999/d15baeb3.jpg[/img]
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