Replacing the clock

MartinW · 18th November 2006, 13:24

I don't see a "how-to" relating to the dash facia removal, but I assume this is necessary to replace the clock, but apologies if it has been asked before. How does one remove the dash panel to replace th eclock, or can it be done by removing the radio and then reaching up?

Christopher · 18th November 2006, 13:28

No, its attached to the fascia. Let me dig around and find a brief 'how to'.

Christopher · 18th November 2006, 13:33

Starting from the far right corner (to right of steering wheel) just ease the fascia off with fingers in the gap, when you get to the join (by passenger airbag) you need to ease the bottom up first as it hooks under at the top edge. (Similarly putting it back - start by hooking it in at the top left corner.)

The clock is fitted to backside of the fascia and held in place by the screws retaining the two eyeball vents and the centre thumbwheel it can only be extracted from the rear. The Clock is mounted on studs so you have to remove both eyeball vents (ten little torx screws in total).

You also have to unhook the cable coming from the thumbwheel which disappears into the internals under the dash.

MartinW · 18th November 2006, 13:44

Wow, thanks, Christopher, instant response! Ask Jeeves, except in this case...ask Christopher! Thanks again.

jim_mcglynn · 18th November 2006, 15:21

Thanks chaps. Now sorted. The wire to the clock had come loose, so clock fully functional again.

Easier than I thought !

18th November 2006, 13:24	#1
MartinW Newbie MG TF LE500 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Chester Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Replacing the clock I don't see a "how-to" relating to the dash facia removal, but I assume this is necessary to replace the clock, but apologies if it has been asked before. How does one remove the dash panel to replace th eclock, or can it be done by removing the radio and then reaching up?

18th November 2006, 13:28	#2
Christopher Owners Club Director Rover 75 V6 Copperleaf Red, MG ZTT 190+ Lagoon & Early MGF Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Rugby Posts: 9,287 Thanks: 105 Thanked 343 Times in 81 Posts	No, its attached to the fascia. Let me dig around and find a brief 'how to'. __________________ Christopher in banana veritas

18th November 2006, 13:33	#3
Christopher Owners Club Director Rover 75 V6 Copperleaf Red, MG ZTT 190+ Lagoon & Early MGF Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Rugby Posts: 9,287 Thanks: 105 Thanked 343 Times in 81 Posts	Starting from the far right corner (to right of steering wheel) just ease the fascia off with fingers in the gap, when you get to the join (by passenger airbag) you need to ease the bottom up first as it hooks under at the top edge. (Similarly putting it back - start by hooking it in at the top left corner.) The clock is fitted to backside of the fascia and held in place by the screws retaining the two eyeball vents and the centre thumbwheel it can only be extracted from the rear. The Clock is mounted on studs so you have to remove both eyeball vents (ten little torx screws in total). You also have to unhook the cable coming from the thumbwheel which disappears into the internals under the dash. __________________ Christopher in banana veritas

18th November 2006, 15:21	#5
jim_mcglynn ZT+ 180 sportsauto MG ZT+ Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Benfleet Posts: 273 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks chaps. Now sorted. The wire to the clock had come loose, so clock fully functional again. Easier than I thought ! __________________ Jim http://www.jimmcglynn.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/res/gtzt.jpg http://www.jimmcglynn.pwp.blueyonder.../share/bzt.jpg

18th November 2006, 13:44	#4
MartinW Newbie MG TF LE500 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Chester Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Wow, thanks, Christopher, instant response! Ask Jeeves, except in this case...ask Christopher! Thanks again.