Dash removal

Has anybody already removed the dash from their truck? The illumination of the heater controls has finally given up the ghost - my usually trick on boshing the top of the dash to get it to come on has stopped working. so ive decided that i need to investigate and have a poke around behind the scenes!!!

Is there a diagram in the parts manual that shows how its put together - surely it comes apart some how - i can see how at the moment

Undo all the screws and pull towards you, no need to take the steering column to bits, a t5 bulb will be required

ive found the screws under the dials console - are there/ where are any more located?

If i remember correctly there under some in the glove box and in the ash try area.

Managed to solve the problem and replace the bulb that was causing the problem - even manged to create a guide which ive emailed to martin

Great Guide, followed it and did mine in about 15 minutes.

Incidently, there are 2 bulb options that will fit, I went to halfords and they stock a 1.2 watt bulb and a 3.2 watt bulb.
I bought both and tried both ... the 1.2 watt one is ok, but the extremeties of the displays are a little dim, the 3.2 is superb.. but you donot get the green cover to go on it, so the display is now white as opposed to the origional green.

Incidently, you can also get at the bulb carrier if you remove the glove box (but only if you know where your going and know how to remove the grey carrier. it involves hanging out teh passenger door and using your left hand to feel inside the dash (you do need to remove the radio though !!)

Your way if definatly easier I do have to add