Ford Corsar Repair Manual page 749

INSTRUMENT PANEL
Instrument Panel Removal
Switch ignition "ON" and list radio presets.
Switch ignition "OFF" and remove key.
Disconnect battery terminals.
1. Remove lower dash cover.
2. Remove steering column shroud and cover switches.
3.
Remove ashtray and screws at lower edge of dash support
cover.
4. Remove screws from directly above heater control panel.
5. Remove bolts from steering column support, allow column to
drop.
6.
Remove screws from lower edge cluster lid, grasp upper edge
of cluster lid and pull firmly to release retaining clips.
7. Disconnect cigarette lighter wires, tilt cluster bottom edge up
and disconnect switch harness plugs.
Note: Take note of harness connection plugs and wiring to
ensure that hazard warning and fog lamp (where fitted)
connector plugs are not reversed on reassembly.
8. Disconnect SMJ located near fuse holder assembly.
9. Remove glovebox, left hand dash cover and glovebox support
bar.
10. Remove radio (with mount bracket), heater control surround
and mounting screws for heater control assembly.
1 1. Remove outer lower dash pad retaining nuts.
12. Pry out defroster grille centre cover. SLIDE both defroster
grillesTOWARDS centre of car, lift up and remove from recess.
Note: Where fitted it will be necessary to locate and discon-
nect the sun load sensor to enable the left hand
defroster grille to be lifted right out.
13. Remove the upper dash and retaining bolts, lift dash assembly
partially out to remove both side defroster tubes. Remove
dash pad through the left of vehicle.
Installation
Use reverse order of removal.
Reconnect battery terminals.
Switch ignition "ON", reset radio presets as previously listed.
Ensure all switches/components operate correctly.