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agentmulder

Member Since: 16 Apr 2016
Location: Outer Space
Posts: 1324

TDCi dash removal tips..

I'd like to find a leak, check corrosion on the internals of my bulkhead, chase a stereo connection issue and replace an air-con cable.

Anyone got a 'how to' remove the dash?

I'd like to get pretty deep in there and can likely figure it out, but any tips on stuff that requires a bit of force, easiest order etc. would be greatly appreciated. Solved the bowel problem, working on the consonants...

24th Nov 2016 10:22am

blackwolf

Member Since: 03 Nov 2009
Location: South West England
Posts: 17375

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey

Not difficult, just time-consuming.

1) Disconnect battery (not essential but highly advisable)
2) Remove radio
3) Remove centre dash panel
4) Remove steering wheel, column shroud, and stalk switches
5) Remove IPAC
6) Remove dash

It takes under an hour and you'll then have something that looks like this (note this image is a LHD vehicle but RHD is similar):

Click image to enlarge

Putting back is essentially the reverse of the removal procedure.

Last edited by blackwolf on 24th Nov 2016 2:16pm. Edited 1 time in total

24th Nov 2016 11:27am

Rashers

Member Since: 21 Jun 2015
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 3498

2014 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Corris Grey

And if you have bits left over when you have finished, you got it wrong

24th Nov 2016 2:03pm

gabe3105

Member Since: 25 May 2015
Location: Grimsby
Posts: 237

^^^^ not necessarily....I always have bits left over when I re-assemble something. It just means I managed to put it back together more efficiently

24th Nov 2016 2:20pm

Bluest

Member Since: 23 Apr 2016
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 4209

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Java Black

If you download the factory workshop manual, there is a very detailed step by step process for taking the dash out. 2007 110 TDCi Station Wagon XS

24th Nov 2016 6:30pm

GREENI

Member Since: 22 Aug 2010
Location: staffs
Posts: 10381

If you're ever thinking of fitting heated mirrors, that would be a good stage to do it.

I fitted aircon to a puma a few years back and fitted heated mirrors too. The best way to route the wires

24th Nov 2016 6:56pm

rossy

Member Since: 29 Nov 2010
Location: Co. Roscommon
Posts: 1296

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 CSW Stornoway Grey

AArrgh its that picture again ! I always come over a bit queasy when I see the 'dash-removed ' photo. Stuff of nightmares

24th Nov 2016 7:49pm

ericvv

Member Since: 02 Jun 2011
Location: Near the Jet d'Eau
Posts: 5816

2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SVX Station Wagon Santorini Black

Rossy, not the same picture. But similar nevertheless.

Eric

Click image to enlarge You never actually own a Defender. You merely look after it for the next generation.
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24th Nov 2016 7:56pm

rossy

Member Since: 29 Nov 2010
Location: Co. Roscommon
Posts: 1296

Where's my medication when I need it !!

24th Nov 2016 7:58pm

ericvv

Member Since: 02 Jun 2011
Location: Near the Jet d'Eau
Posts: 5816

You never actually own a Defender. You merely look after it for the next generation.
http://youtu.be/yVRlSsJwD0o
https://youtu.be/vmPr3oTHndg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GtzTT9Pdl0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABqKPz28e6A
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLZ49Jce_n0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvAsz_ilQYU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8tMHiX9lSw
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dxwjPuHIV7I
https://vimeo.com/201482507
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSixqL0iyHw

24th Nov 2016 8:03pm

williamthedog

Member Since: 29 Dec 2012
Location: south wales
Posts: 3441

Think he might need something stronger

24th Nov 2016 8:08pm

strang

Member Since: 16 May 2012
Location: Happy Valley
Posts: 1380

2009 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Galway Green

blackwolf wrote:
Putting back is essentially the reverse of the removal procedure.

Said Mr Haynes! Euro-Leafing to infinity and beyond.....

24th Nov 2016 8:11pm

agentmulder

Member Since: 16 Apr 2016
Location: Outer Space
Posts: 1324

Thanks chaps, good info. 👌

Is it drivable once you hook up the instruments and wheel again?

I don't have a full day to play with it, and could chip away at tasks on my lunch etc. Solved the bowel problem, working on the consonants...

24th Nov 2016 8:47pm

agentmulder

Member Since: 16 Apr 2016
Location: Outer Space
Posts: 1324

ericvv wrote:

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Click image to enlarge Solved the bowel problem, working on the consonants...

24th Nov 2016 8:52pm

blackwolf

Member Since: 03 Nov 2009
Location: South West England
Posts: 17375

agentmulder wrote:
Thanks chaps, good info. 👌

Is it drivable once you hook up the instruments and wheel again?

I don't have a full day to play with it, and could chip away at tasks on my lunch etc.

Well, I suppose it could be drivable without a dash, but you'll have the IPAC flapping about and all the switchgear flopping about (assuming you put the switches back in). It would be wierd but possible, I think, but I'm not sure it's a good idea.

24th Nov 2016 10:42pm

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