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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: ginga on 18 February 2008, 22:58

Title: removing clocks
Post by: ginga on 18 February 2008, 22:58

dont know if already been a thread cant find it but i need to take the speedo clocks out. how do i do it? thanx

Title: Re: removing clocks
Post by: Ben Lessani on 19 February 2008, 10:28

Its really easy, pretty much start dismantling the upper dash.

Remove steering wheel
Remove stereo
Pull heater control dials/levers off
Undo screws to upper and lower dash
Remove the switches for lights, fogs etc.
Withdraw the dash facia, then theres 3/4 screws above and below the speedo holding it in
Pull the speedo forward, then with your left hand, stick it behind the gauges and squeeze the clip for the odo and pull it out, be careful the locating pin doesn't fall out.
Reach under the dash and undo the 1/2 electical connectors off the bottom.
Pull the clocks out.

Kinda like this,

(http://img420.imageshack.us/img420/3852/minicimg3338ki5.jpg)
(http://img73.imageshack.us/img73/3797/minicimg3206oo4.jpg)

Title: Re: removing clocks
Post by: rubjonny on 19 February 2008, 13:39

there is an FAQ for this, go have a look ;)

Title: Re: removing clocks
Post by: bigman_10 on 19 February 2008, 16:41

like blessani said but i'd just remove the steering wheel first to make acess to the screws easier  :wink:

Title: Re: removing clocks
Post by: ginga on 19 February 2008, 19:31

ooh yeah that looks fun :undecided: cant these faq's anywhere

Title: Re: removing clocks
Post by: Alpinehead on 19 February 2008, 19:49

iv had my dash out a few times now..  i have never taken my steering wheels off.   its prob easyer but i had no probs removing all the screws and putting them back. 

you just have to be gental!!! 

Title: Re: removing clocks
Post by: veedubmk2golf on 19 February 2008, 21:12

I' disconnected the battery to m8 to be on the safe side as you'll be messing with a lot of important wires. I didn't remove my steering wheel but have done in the past and it is an easier job with it off.

Title: Re: removing clocks
Post by: ginga on 19 February 2008, 21:21

cheers geezers im gonna try it this weekend. need to find out why my miles arent going up. thanx

Title: Re: removing clocks
Post by: nealey on 19 February 2008, 21:55

ive never tried doing it with the steering wheel off but it is possible with it on still

Title: Re: removing clocks
Post by: bigman_10 on 19 February 2008, 21:59

ok maybe taking the wheel off isn't essential :grin: i've not done it with it on but i think it would give a bit more room for access! oh well shows haynes isn't exactly a bible!

Title: Re: removing clocks
Post by: rubjonny on 20 February 2008, 10:35

they're under 'mk2 maiontenance + info' link is right at the top of the MK2 forum page :)