Lotus Elise Service Notes page 71

To Dismantle Dash Panels
1. Release the four screws securing the steering column shroud upper section, turning the steering wheel as
necessary to permit access.
2. Pull out the grommet from around the ignition switch, and remove the three screws securing the lower
shroud to the column.
3. Squeeze the dash panel plastic moulding vertically, and pull out from the centre extrusion.
4. Release the three screws securing the dash top and centre extrusions to support legs on the fascia top
(two screws outboard of column), and unclip the panel from the fascia. Note the spring steel clips used
along the top edge of the dash top extrusion to inhibit rattles.
5. Release the heater controls (and audio set if fitted) from the dash centre panel, and remove the four
screws securing the panel to the dash lower panel (two screws outboard of column). If necessary, de-
press the retaining tabs on the push switches to remove the switches from the outboard centre panel.
6. Before removing the lower panel, remove the coin tray at the bottom of each outer end of the panel, by
carefully peeling away from its double sided tape and withdrawing from the 'A' post and sill top apertures.
Note that a bead of Silastic is used along the panel lower edge to inhibit rattles.
7. The fascia end finishers are are secured to the fascia top with 'Rokut' rivets.
8. Reassemble the dash components in reverse order to removal.
Parts of bonded
chassis assembly
Fascia
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