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13 With the bonnet open, remove the plastic
grille and unscrew the front facia mounting
nuts (see illustration).
14 Withdraw the facia panel at the same time
disconnecting the relevant switches and cigar
lighter. Reconnect the switch wiring
immediately to ensure correct refitting.
1988 models onward
15 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
16 Remove the screws and withdraw the
right-hand lower facia panel (see illustration).
17 Prise out the instrument panel rheostat,
and disconnect the wires.
18 Remove the screws and withdraw the
lower steering column shroud.
19 Prise out the coin box and the triangular
cover (see illustrations).
20 Pull off the heater control knobs.
21 Remove the screws in the outer control
knob apertures and withdraw the heater
control surround (see illustration).
22 Remove the screws and withdraw the
central vent assembly (see illustrations).
23 Remove the radio (Chapter 12) or
oddments compartment, as applicable.
24 Remove the screws and withdraw the trim
quadrants from each side of the facia.
25 Remove the ashtray and disconnect the
wiring from the cigar lighter (see illustration).
Identify the wiring.
26 Unclip the clock surround (see
illustration).
27 Insert lengths of welding rod, or similar,
into the holes at the top of the switch
surround to release the upper clips, then undo
the lower screws and remove the surround
(see illustrations).
28 Prise the steering column grommet from
the floorpan.
29 Unscrew the mounting nuts and lower the
steering column to the floor (see illustration).
30 Prise the small vents from each side of the
centre console.
31 Pull back the carpet and remove the
screws (see illustration).
11•12 Bodywork and fittings
26.13 Facia front mounting nut 26.16 Removing a right-hand lower facia
panel securing screw
26.19a Prise out the coin box . . .
26.22b . . . and lower screws 26.25 Removing the ashtray 26.26 Removing the clock surround
26.19b . . . and triangular cover 26.21 . . . Withdraw the heater control
surround
26.22a Removing the central vent
assembly upper . . .