AGC Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 I want to recover the dash top on my Mk3 Spit and have been told that I need to remove the windscreen and frame so I can remove the dash top. How do I do this? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JensH Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 You should get a copy of the workshop manual or/and spare part catalogsee http://www.vitessesteve.co.uk/Servicemanuals.htmYou will have to remove the 3 bolts at the lower edge/dash top. Then the frame is secured by two brackets in the a-post; unscrew a nut on the inside (you might have to take out parcel trays to access). Then - gently - slide the complete frame up backwards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velocita Rosso Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 JensH wrote:You should get a copy of the workshop manual or/and spare part catalogsee http://www.vitessesteve.co.uk/Servicemanuals.htmYou will have to remove the 3 bolts at the lower edge/dash top. Then the frame is secured by two brackets in the a-post; unscrew a nut on the inside (you might have to take out parcel trays to access). Then - gently - slide the complete frame up backwards.The two brackets sandwich the frame support tubeThere are two nuts and bolts that clamp the bracket to the tube ,which is in turn held to the bracket by a nut and washerHowever the tube clamp can sometimes be corroded to the frame tube and may need a bit of brute force as well as a hammer/mallet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bonnett Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 I hope the dashtop can be fitted without having to remove the screen frame because my frame is welded in :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGC Posted October 16, 2014 Author Share Posted October 16, 2014 JensH wrote:You should get a copy of the workshop manual or/and spare part catalogsee http://www.vitessesteve.co.uk/Servicemanuals.htmYou will have to remove the 3 bolts at the lower edge/dash top. Then the frame is secured by two brackets in the a-post; unscrew a nut on the inside (you might have to take out parcel trays to access). Then - gently - slide the complete frame up backwards.That link is excellent.... Just printed off the manual. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGC Posted October 16, 2014 Author Share Posted October 16, 2014 3141 wrote:I hope the dashtop can be fitted without having to remove the screen frame because my frame is welded in :(This looks possible as long as the rubber seal can be lifted and the new vinyl can be slipped under and stuck down! Although I bet its damn fiddly with the windscreen frame in place. I will bite the bullet and remove the frame I think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velocita Rosso Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 3141 wrote:I hope the dashtop can be fitted without having to remove the screen frame because my frame is welded in :(It only applies to the early marks....the 4/1500/GT dash can be done in situ, that`s how it was designed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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