panhard-dashboard_repair

DSC01714  The dashboard under repair. Almost finished. Note the trip reset hanging down. DSC01694  The broken direction indicator switch,  unsupported microphone and removed heater switch knob. Ashtray and passenger foam protection strip removed to start the repairs. DSC01696  The passenger side safety strip removed DSC01708  The indicator switch showing moulded actuator sheared off
DSC01707  more of same DSC01701  The first stage of the steering wheel removal DSC01700 DSC01695  Close up of the broken switch, dismantling of the switch nacelle begun
DSC01699  The padded shelf over the dashboard removed DSC01698  The dashboad levered forward to give access to the  two bolts behind that retain the nacelle DSC01702  The dashboard brought forward to allow access to the nacelle fixings DSC01713  The steering wheel removed to permit removal of the nacelle
DSC01706  The nacelle pulled forward to show broken switch. The speedo unscrewed and the fuel gauge removed. Burned out insulation revealed (no fuses fitted!) DSC01704  The indicator switch replaced DSC01711  The manual screen washer pump removed from the nacelle DSC01697  The location of the microphone (unglued) and the heating distribution drum. Broken cover to nav. light is historic
DSC01710  The fuel gauge removed for testing DSC01705  The speedo cable attached for refitting DSC01709  The nacelle ready for retightening the choke cable DSC01703  Ready to replace the nacelle
DSC01712  Nacelle attached after indicator switch and speedo replacement. Electrics tested DSC01715  Under the dashboard the cover plate for the heater duct that also carries trip meter reset, awaits refitting DSC01716  The cover plate and the reset knob in place