Hi I am sure there is a thread or a 'How To' somewhere, because I'm sure I've read on here someone with the same problem as me in that the ventilation air only comes out of the screen vents no matter where the dial is put. I can remember it being described as a simple problem of the lug that turns the distribution drum of the ventilation distributor being broken. To get to this I need to strip the dash out to get to it (or do I?). Is there a 'how to' someone can point me to please? I also have some 'sticky' dash panel problems that need sorting so this would be a good time to tackle both. Many thanks Andrew
I don't know if you need to remove the dash to get to the distribution hinge, but here is how to remove the dash. 1. Turn OFF the battery 2. Remove all the sticky vents by pulling straight up and out 3. From the center vent right side vent, access the tamper-proof bolts (M8) and remove the airbag on the passenger side. Fidget with the connector and invent a few curse words 4. Remove the steering wheel 5 Remove the instrument cluster by accessing 2 long screw at the bottom edge of the cluster, unplug all connectors, and lift it out. Some connectors need to be squeezed, some need to be pried 6. Access 4 or 6 (can't remember) screws holding the dash at the top / front 7. Access 4 or 8 small bolts holding the dash at the bottom (lying face up under the dash, look up at 2 edges) 8. Peel back the side kick panel carpet and find 2 large screws (one on each side) and remove those 9. Disconnect the instrument cables at the center of the dash above the radio, also remove the radio 10. Pull the dash back 6 inches, access the 6 all nuts holding the top dash to the bottom dash 11. Separate the top dash from the bottom dash and remove the dash Have fun. It should take you all morning.
You may need to modify this procedure a bit since you have a UK right hand side model. I mean the wrong hand side model.
Yes I do have the steering wheel on the wrong side. It's on the LEFT! There are many reasons, or at least theories, as to why RHD cars on LH driving roads rather than LHD on RH roads are better and safer, but that's a chat for another thread. Any way - I now have the information needed to get the dash out - many thanks for that - but I would like to gather more information about the HVAC unit, how it works and how to repair it before I start, so any help there is appreciated. I suppose it was a mistake not to include that part in the thread title. Andrew
If you have a LHD car then stop here. All you need to do is removed the center and right dash vents. Then removed the airbag. The motor for the directional control can then be removed and tested. It is mounted on the right side of the HVAC distribution box which is just above the radio. 2 screws and a wire connector. No need to remove the dash. Image Unavailable, Please Login
Phew - that's good news. From what I remember from what I read a while back, a motor turns a drum which turns within (or outside of) another drum and this directs the air. When the connector between the motor and the drum breaks the drum falls to the position giving air to the screen only. If anyone knows where that thread is or how to find it that would be great.
Hi again Right, I'm looking at the 'tamper-proof' security M8 bolts. Can anyone tell me what key/bit I need to order to undo the bolts please?
https://www.amazon.com/Piece-Security-Torx-Bit-Set/dp/B07BKQ5237?hvadid=241944355678&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9005511&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t1&hvqmt=e&hvrand=4145954689151119280&hvtargid=kwd-302877761676&keywords=security+torx+bits&qid=1540828215&sr=8-4-spons&tag=googhydr-20&ref=sr_1_4_sspa&psc=1
I have seen both Allen and Torx tamperproof bolts used in this application. Be sure you are ordering the right one. I, of course, have both.
Thanks. It is TORX security not Allen. If it is M8 then my Googling shows that it is most likely to be T40. Dave rocks's suggestion goes to T25. I have ordered a set that goes up to T50.
