Technical How do I gain access behind glovebox?

[fenman]

Following on from my last post in this thread I now need to gain access behind the glovebox to try and sort out the alarm problem. The only manual I have is the Peter Russek Pocket Mechanic which has no information on the bodywork at all. My model is a '02-plate Ducato 10 with a 1.9TD XUD engine, one of the last mechanically-injected models.

It looks as if I have to remove the entire dash cowl. There are two screws below the glovebox, one in the back of the glovebox and a hexagon socket screw at each end. Are these all that need to be removed to detach the entire upper cowl?

Alternatively, if I remove the two screws at the bottom of the lower panel will that detach and can I get reasonable access through there?

If anyone has any information on how these panels are removed, or exploded diagrams, I'd be extremely grateful.

 

[fenman]

Ok, belay that last post! I've found out how to get the lower panel off and located the alarm unit. That didn't help much as it's completely sealed with a wiring loom coming out and no way of identifying the functions of the wires.

However I think I've found the problem anyway. By chance I removed the alarm door switch on the sliding door and found it broken. When I removed the remnants and isolated the wire the problem went away. I had to take off the pillar trim to recover the remnants which involved unbolting the seatbelt. It looks like I just need to get a new switch and all will be well.

 

[gerry2]

Hi fenman, just read your post and wondered if you have ever taken the glovebox out, I need to remove mine desparately to get at burned wiring.
I've removed all 3 screws & the bolts just above the relays, it just won't budge, any ideas?
Thanks Gerry

 

[fenman]

Hi Gerry,

I sold my van 6 months ago so can't help I'm afraid. Hopefully someone else will be able to. I hope you get it sorted.