Styling Sporting Centre Console...

[Tyrrell5953]

Hi Guys,

I have just looked at the guide to remove the centre console on a MK2 however after i have taken all the nuts out i cant seem to get the fascia off?

It seems as thought it goes all around my gear stick and i dont want to start ripping it off in case i damage something.

Anybody got any advice/tips?

Thanks,

Kyle

 

[toad101]

you'll have to remove the gearstick handbrake section, there's two screws either side at the front where it meets the center console and one bolt under the ashtray in the rear

 

[Tris Harris]

there are also two in the middle of the section underneath the hand brake gaitor.

 

[Tyrrell5953]

Cheers guys, i will do it this weekend.

I don't suppose you know how many LED's i would need to order if i want to replace all of the console lights?

Thanks

Kyle

 

[Tris Harris]

just buy 30 or so, they aint expensive and some are bound to blow. If you want to do the dials as well, you'll probably need more

 

[alexGS]

Also, two screws under the ashtray/lighter socket.

Fitting LEDs... Careful...!
The heater controls are illuminated by four 1.2W wedge-base bulbs, not LEDs. I expect you can buy a push-in LED replacement for the bulb, but the fascia has orange-ness built into it as a printed film. It will be difficult to change the colour. I decided not to bother - also, I snapped off the light-guide for the fresh air/recirculate lever illumination as I removed the console - so take care, it's delicate

The four round switches (+two window switches) have LEDs, so that's only 6-8 required if you choose to do them.

I'm surprised that Tris is still masquerading as a Mk2 Punto driver - I think he has a Fiesta now

Cheers!
-Alex

 

[Tris Harris]

I'm surprised that Tris is still masquerading as a Mk2 Punto driver - I think he has a Fiesta now

i miss my punto... and may soon be re joining the ranks as a GP'er

it also makes me feel useful

 

[thombeal]

you can remove the orange filters on the dials (at least i managed to do it to the everyone but the middle one. the elec windows switches need smds to be soldered on the to circuit board.