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MODIFYING OR DETAILING YOUR I30 => INTERIOR => Topic started by: kosmolino on March 26, 2010, 12:29:49

Title: Top centre compartment Disassembling
Post by: kosmolino on March 26, 2010, 12:29:49

My top center compartment (at dashboard head) is fixed (no compartment).

I want to remove my radio - how do I open it?

Thanks

Title: Re: Top centre compartment Disassembling
Post by: bfc_xxx on March 30, 2010, 20:51:58

Newest i30 models are made in Czech republic. Those dont have a top compartment.
Also mine is the same and how to disassemple is a mystery also for me.

Title: Re: Top centre compartment Disassembling
Post by: Shambles on March 30, 2010, 21:09:32

Hi guys.

Have you clocked this thread? (https://i30ownersclub.com/forum/index.php/topic,5156.0.html) Some ideas there might start you off...

Title: Re: Top centre compartment Disassembling
Post by: kosmolino on March 31, 2010, 17:15:25

I got it !

It is so easy.

I just finished pulling the center compartment and installed the parrot headset.

there is no need to open the center compartment in order to reach the radio. You just need to pull out (towards you) the whole panel.

Start with the clips on the lower part (near the air condition switch) and then the upper part - just place the proper tool between the rubber part of the dash and the center compartment and pull it towards you

hear are some pics

Title: Re: Top centre compartment Disassembling
Post by: bfc_xxx on March 31, 2010, 21:23:36

No screws? wow

Thanx for the info..

Title: Re: Top centre compartment Disassembling
Post by: Shambles on March 31, 2010, 21:41:21

Good work Kosmo. What did you use as "the proper tool" ?

Title: Re: Top centre compartment Disassembling
Post by: kosmolino on April 02, 2010, 07:03:20

The tool I'm using is a standard tool for dashboard removing but I believe you can use any sharp plastic which look the same

Title: Re: Top centre compartment Disassembling
Post by: Shambles on April 02, 2010, 10:23:01

Thanks Kosmo. Looks like a standard crow bar would also do the trick :lol:


(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y297/ShamblesX/9dd2bd8d.jpg)

Title: Re: Top centre compartment Disassembling
Post by: Myowni30 on April 02, 2010, 16:19:08

Quote from: Shambles on April 02, 2010, 10:23:01

Thanks Kosmo. Looks like a standard crow bar would also do the trick :lol:

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y297/ShamblesX/9dd2bd8d.jpg)


Works with the doors as well  :lol: :lol: :lol:

Title: Re: Top centre compartment Disassembling
Post by: Hemmi on April 04, 2010, 00:59:16

Quote from: Myowni30 on April 02, 2010, 16:19:08

Quote from: Shambles on April 02, 2010, 10:23:01

Thanks Kosmo. Looks like a standard crow bar would also do the trick :lol:

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y297/ShamblesX/9dd2bd8d.jpg)


Works with the doors as well  :lol: :lol: :lol:

http://pufone.org/blog/crazy-man-repairs-his-maybach-with-a-crowbar/

 :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

How expensive is a Maybach :question: :eek:

Title: Re: Top centre compartment Disassembling
Post by: Dazzler on April 04, 2010, 05:41:23

I see it ...but I don't believe it.. :eek: :lol:

Title: Re: Top centre compartment Disassembling
Post by: Shambles on April 04, 2010, 12:01:28

Looks like an expert :rolleyes:. Maybe he could do a video showing how to remove the top compartment :lol: :eek:

Title: Re: Top centre compartment Disassembling
Post by: teglasia on November 17, 2010, 19:15:50

Hi!

This post sounds helpful regarding the removing process of dashboard in Czech manufactured i30. You attached some pics but I can't open and check them. Could you please send me those pictures to me (teglasia@freemail.hu)

thanks
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Title: Re: Top centre compartment Disassembling
Post by: bumpkin on November 17, 2010, 19:33:03

Hi there and welcome

Unfortunately the pix on this thread have been corrupted when we moved host and unless the OP comes back and reposts them we have no way of rescuing them.  Sorry :'(

Title: Re: Top centre compartment Disassembling
Post by: Lorian on November 17, 2010, 19:49:35

I guess there may be other old attachments that are corrupt too, all the more reason that people should take heed of the warning and host photos somewhere else, and not include them as attachements, as it can be a disappointment to go back to old articles and find no pics.

The really important thing to know about the missing pics is if you have a Czech built car with no top cubby hole/storage tray (production from around July 2009 onwards) DO NOT try to prise the top off, it won't come out, and you will damage the dashboard.

Title: Re: Top centre compartment Disassembling
Post by: teglasia on November 19, 2010, 11:11:17

Thanks for the warning, helpful.

My i30 was manufactured after the mentioned time so it has an underneath fixed top. I've found some info about the removal of dashboard. From the bottom (AC switch) to the upper part of dashb with a plastic device in the gap between the hard and soft part of the dashboard the hard part can be removed.