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MODIFYING OR DETAILING YOUR I30 => INTERIOR => Topic started by: guest9517 on October 11, 2017, 14:54:58
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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.)
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:eek: don't try brute force until you get a definitive answer! I would suspect hidden screws accessible after removing something else...
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This might be another nice upgrade @ChipMIK is the colour cluster replacing the standard version? are they a direct plug and play swap over?
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By the way, you could search You Tube for how to remove instrument binacle in GD i30... try a few different combinations of words...
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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.
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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. :evil:
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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 :goodjob:
It is indeed to replace the standard version dashboard...& for 80£ i had to give it a shot :winker:
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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.
(https://i.imgur.com/3vAIoNE.gif)
When that is removed you can get at the screws securing the frame.
(https://i.imgur.com/1nXTFja.gif)
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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.
(https://i.imgur.com/3vAIoNE.gif)
When that is removed you can get at the screws securing the frame.
(https://i.imgur.com/1nXTFja.gif)
Gee, I explained so well, not a bad guess on my part, no images no idea, no experience.
Nice one Gary.
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Thank you SO much to both of you :goodjob2: :goodjob: That really saved my day :winker: Will be playing around with it during the weekend & see how colourful i can get it & get back with results :snigger:
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Will be playing around with it during the weekend & see how colourful i can get it & get back with results :snigger:
I'm keen to see the results ChipMik :goodjob2: