hi everyone im after some advice on removing my top dash rail?
Top Dash Rail
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mini_1275
, Jan 05 2010 01:53 PM
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Posted 05 January 2010 - 01:56 PM
IIRC there are screws on the top but i think you need to take the front windscreen out
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Posted 05 January 2010 - 02:01 PM
I remember i had to stick my hand through the back of the dashboard (if you have one fitted) and unscrew 3 nuts. left, middle and right. not easy to get to. may be worth removing dash if you have one. then should just pop out.
This is how i did it but that doesnt mean i am right so please dont attempt it without hearing from more people.
This is how i did it but that doesnt mean i am right so please dont attempt it without hearing from more people.
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Posted 05 January 2010 - 02:12 PM
as above. its the right way. undo the theree nuts and you can lift it out. its tight with the windscreen in though but can be done with patience
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Posted 05 January 2010 - 06:10 PM
as above - pretty tight with the center bolt - few cuts on hands but nothing more than expected with the mini...
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Posted 05 January 2010 - 06:30 PM
you dont have to remove the screen to get the dash out. Its just the three bolts.
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Posted 05 January 2010 - 06:46 PM
i couldnt get it out with the windscreen. In the end i used a dremel to cut the bolts a little shorter while it was in then it just came out easy.
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Posted 05 January 2010 - 10:58 PM
I got it out without the windscreen also, but I've tried to take it out with the windscreen in, and with a little fiddeling it can be done.
Often there is only 3 nuts to losen. In mine there were 4...
Often there is only 3 nuts to losen. In mine there were 4...
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Posted 12 January 2010 - 04:24 PM
hey. im trying to do this but i cant get to the bolts that are above the air vents. how do get to these. also how do i take the vents out if needed
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Posted 13 January 2010 - 11:35 AM
So it really is that easy?
Because I need to do it!
Because I need to do it!
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Posted 13 January 2010 - 11:54 AM
Mines not even bolted in. Mine seems to stay in place fine. I just give it a whack and it pops out. Takes a sew seconds.
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Posted 13 January 2010 - 12:00 PM
Hah like my dads! blooming cowboys!Mines not even bolted in. Mine seems to stay in place fine. I just give it a whack and it pops out. Takes a sew seconds.
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Posted 13 January 2010 - 04:56 PM
Oh dear 
So there is a bolt in the middle? And two and each end? Because the one in the middle is fairly long isn't it!
So there is a bolt in the middle? And two and each end? Because the one in the middle is fairly long isn't it!
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Posted 10 February 2010 - 02:24 PM
All i did was undo the 4 nuts and hit each bolt with a hammer done
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