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Old Jun 12, 2006 | 12:35 PM
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Instrument Panel Help needed

I have just purchased a chip to convert my car to MPH also delimit it, however I do not know how to take off the instrument panel, can anyone provide detailed instructions how to remove it.

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Old Jun 12, 2006 | 12:37 PM
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Originally Posted by adoh30
I have just purchased a chip to convert my car to MPH also delimit it, however I do not know how to take off the instrument panel, can anyone provide detailed instructions how to remove it.

Regards

Adrian

Thanks in advance

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what chip did you purchase? that'd help searching

also, you have a 4 rotor fd?
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Old Jun 12, 2006 | 12:49 PM
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He's got a 13B. He probably just read one of those "1.3L is really a 2.6L" debates. If he had a 4 rotor, he would have more than 2 posts.
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Old Jun 12, 2006 | 06:03 PM
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not sure what engine I got, but I need to know how to take the instrument panel out as the chip sits behind that and also delimits the car to enable you to go faster than the 112mph, if anyone knows how to take out the instrument panel, please let me know.
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Old Jun 12, 2006 | 06:30 PM
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well this is a different type of question...not too bad to do.

first remove the three screws under steering column cover and remove cover
take out two screws under instrument cluster

then the cluster will pop out
there are six or seven connectors behind that cluster and they have two clips holding them in, one at the top, and the other at the bottom, so it makes it even more enjoyable to disconnect them. :-)

that's it...obviously you have to disconnect your dimmer and headlight motor switches and the cig. lighter, but you get the idea.
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Old Jun 12, 2006 | 06:31 PM
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and leave the new guy alone...he just doesn't think it is possible that a mere 1.3L can put out over 600 rwhp :-)
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Old Jun 12, 2006 | 06:45 PM
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I found it helpfull to lower the column also. Pretty much step by step can be found HERE

The air duct (drivers side not passenger) just pulls out to reveal the screws. It takes a fair amount of force if it's never been out so be brave!
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Old Jun 12, 2006 | 06:53 PM
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You also have to remove the center trim panel for the radio, as there is a screw for the gauge hood that is covered by this panel.
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Old Jun 13, 2006 | 12:55 AM
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When my chip arrives I will follow your instruction and hope it works
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