Lotus TURBO ESPRIT Service Manual page 557

SECTION M E
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INSTRUMENT BINNACLE REMOVAL
The i n s t ~ m e n t binnacle contains a centre panel housing ihe main instruments, and two
side panels housing the t e l l tale lamps, switches and v o l t and fuel gauges.
The side panels may be removed with the binnacle
'in
situ' by removing the four screws
securing the centre panel ABS trim, followed by the single screw securing each side
panel at its outermost edge. Access to the fibre optic light source (switch illumination)
may be obtained after removal o f the right hand side panel. Voltmeter and fuel gauge
illumination bulbs may also be replaced after removal of the appropriate side panel
.
The Brake fail warning lamp relay may also be reached after removal of the left hand
side panel.
For access to an instrument housed i n the centre panel, it i s necessary
first
to remove the
binnacle assembly from the fascia. After removal of the four
M6
bolts securing the
binnacle assembly to the scuttle crossbeam (accessible from beneath) the binnacle may be
raised sufficiently to enable the three wiring loom block connectors to be unplugged, the
speedo cable to be released, and the boost and o i l pressure gauge pipes to be disconnected.
Also release the demist vent duct from the binnacle adaptor.