Hi

As stated in subject...I have received a new instrument cluster with color-display, (I now there can be topics about milage & so on ;-) )

Most cars with sunvisor above instrument cluster has got 1-2 screws, but on mine, no screws or obvious other stuff to loosen to remove it så i can get to the 2 screws that hols the instrument cluster on top.

Does it just need brute force pulling or? (often things that are clipped together needs forces  thats close to breaking-point & wouldnt really like to break it off instead.)

[Dazzler]

  don't try brute force until you get a definitive answer! I would suspect hidden screws accessible after removing something else...

[CraigB]

This might be another nice upgrade @ChipMIK  is the colour cluster replacing the standard version? are they a direct plug and play swap over?

[Dazzler]

By the way, you could search You Tube for how to remove instrument binacle in GD i30... try a few different combinations of words...

[tw2005]

yea or images. i tried this morning. I'm thinking the insert clips in, then the lowerpanel may need removal, that should expose the cluster screws and/or clips  from there may be you'll work it out,  But @nzenigma  dabbles in these a bit so chances are he's removed a cluster or two in the GD.

I went looking at the parts break down , did not see any screws but I think I'd prefer to find a manual. Can't help.

[nzenigma]

As she said,NZ has done it but the dementia forces him to go and look at the parts bin. He shall appear tomorrow with better news.

Thanks all :-)

I have checked Youtube..But this little detail to i cant find anywhere, no matter what my serach-criterias are. So would be wonderful if you could find out NZ   

It is indeed to replace the standard version dashboard...& for 80£ i had to give it a shot 

[nzenigma]

Meanwhile brain in gear and can now remember that I was a bit perplexed at first. The Koreans explain it badly.

You have a cover over the hood frame. That needs to be removed first. I used a piece of sheet metal with the end bent at right angle. I put masking tape over it to protect the cover. Slide it behind and pull. No screws.


When that is removed you can get at the screws securing the frame.

[tw2005]

Meanwhile brain in gear and can now remember that I was a bit perplexed at first. The Koreans explain it badly.

You have a cover over the hood frame. That needs to be removed first. I used a piece of sheet metal with the end bent at right angle. I put masking tape over it to protect the cover. Slide it behind and pull. No screws.


When that is removed you can get at the screws securing the frame.

Gee, I explained so well, not a bad guess on my part, no images no idea, no experience.

Nice one Gary.

Thank you SO much to both of you  That really saved my day  Will be playing around with it during the weekend & see how colourful i can get it & get back with results 

[CraigB]

Will be playing around with it during the weekend & see how colourful i can get it & get back with results 

I'm keen to see the results ChipMik