UncySpam
Member
So, in spite of the fact I didn't know how to get the dash off in the new ST-X I went ahead and ordered myself a new head unit to install. I figured this would apply the right amount of pressure to get me to work out how to get into the dash.
I can now report that the way into the dash is as follows...
Pull up the cup holder. It will simply pop out.
Next, unscrew the gear stick head off the lever.
Then pull the surround of the gear stick (the silver bit, not the leather) backwards. this should just pop out. Remove the 3 cables plugged into it and place aside.
Despite your temptations... IGNORE the screws. you do not need to undo them to be able to get into the dash.
Next, pull the bottom of the dash panel toward you. It should pop loose. It is held in place with two push tabs. Then working upwards, pull the dash toward you as close to the top as you can. It is held in place with three push tabs. Remove the 4 cables plugged into it and place aside. I've marked the location of the push tabs in red so you know what you are pulling at.
The top three tabs are marked in red here - they need a bit of a pop to pull the piece out.
I can now report that the way into the dash is as follows...
Pull up the cup holder. It will simply pop out.
Next, unscrew the gear stick head off the lever.
Then pull the surround of the gear stick (the silver bit, not the leather) backwards. this should just pop out. Remove the 3 cables plugged into it and place aside.
Despite your temptations... IGNORE the screws. you do not need to undo them to be able to get into the dash.
Next, pull the bottom of the dash panel toward you. It should pop loose. It is held in place with two push tabs. Then working upwards, pull the dash toward you as close to the top as you can. It is held in place with three push tabs. Remove the 4 cables plugged into it and place aside. I've marked the location of the push tabs in red so you know what you are pulling at.
The top three tabs are marked in red here - they need a bit of a pop to pull the piece out.