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Joolz



Member Since: 01 Jul 2015
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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 CSW Keswick Green
removing dashboard
Hi

I am new to this forum and am trying to find guidance on how to remove dashboard on new 2015 defender 90 so I can install oem Air Conditioner - are there any links or advice - have tried a search but no luck yet and no manuals on this model around it seems!

many thanks

J
Post #435054 1st Jul 2015 11:23am
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blackwolf



Member Since: 03 Nov 2009
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United Kingdom 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey
There are threads on this forum covering this job, but it is not for the faint-hearted. On a 2.4 (which I imagine in very similar to a 2.2) it essential entails:-

Remove the radio
Remove the centre panel (the one the radio fits in)
Remove the steering wheel
Remove the steering column shroud
Remove the stalk switches from the steering column
Remove the gear levers
Remove the instrument panel
Remove the side window demister outlets
Remove the front speakers
Remove the complete dash panel.

Installation is the reverse of the ddismantling procedure.

To remove and refit the entire dash panel is about 1 man-day in labour.
Post #435058 1st Jul 2015 11:36am
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GREENI



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Hi, it's pretty straight forward, every torx head you see, undo it, remove the centre panel first and work your way either side...

I did this on my friends Puma a few years back..
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Post #435059 1st Jul 2015 11:37am
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Go Beyond



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As above, it's really easy to take the dash out, 30 mins tops
Post #435076 1st Jul 2015 12:52pm
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Snowy90



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United Kingdom 2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Fuji White
Funny enough when its this hot my mind always wanders to retro fitting AC so will watch this with interest, Jools be good to see how you get on and photo's please
Post #435080 1st Jul 2015 1:17pm
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smb



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United Kingdom 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Santorini Black
Just make sure you make a note of which screws/bolts go where. Nothing worse than sitting back enjoying what you have accomplished only to find you have a bolt left over!
Post #435089 1st Jul 2015 2:04pm
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Barney12



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United Kingdom 2014 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Corris Grey
Go Beyond wrote:
As above, it's really easy to take the dash out, 30 mins tops


Surely what you meant to add was....

.....and whilst it's out get it trimmed in leather Mr. Green Thumbs Up
Post #435096 1st Jul 2015 2:50pm
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Joolz



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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 CSW Keswick Green
Thanks all - has given me confidence to tackle this later this month once parts arrive - will keep you informed -

J
Post #435131 1st Jul 2015 5:57pm
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Go Beyond



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Barney12 wrote:
Go Beyond wrote:
As above, it's really easy to take the dash out, 30 mins tops


Surely what you meant to add was....

.....and whilst it's out get it trimmed in leather Mr. Green Thumbs Up


Quite right Thumbs Up
Post #435132 1st Jul 2015 5:59pm
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w12leo



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United Kingdom 2016 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Keswick Green
has anyone got a picture of the dash removed head on?

i want to see what can actually get sound proofed? Wanting another 💭
Post #491172 11th Jan 2016 7:45pm
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Go Beyond



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We have one in later this week, I'll grab some pictures.

There's very very little you could sound proof and I very much doubt it would make any difference if you did
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custom90



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Does anyone know how the insulation is held onto the bulkhead. (The grey soft foamy insulation.) ?
Wondering due to Dynamat installing
Post #491201 11th Jan 2016 8:38pm
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