Damn heater dials

[lee_uk]

I have been trying to removing the centre console - followed all online guides and checked the Haynes Manual... however I cant get the two outside heater dials off. (shown below)



Each guide just says "pull" them off.. anyone had problems doing this? How much force should I be using? Basically my fingers are knackered trying to pull these off. I`m hoping there is some knack or position to enable them to be released? All I plan to do is remove the console cover - not interested in anything behind.

Any help would be very much appreciated!!

[matty101]

hey mate forgot to put it in my guide but there is a little clip on either side behind the front pannel u need to gently prize off. it behind about levelwith the heater cntrolls if i remember rightly.

[lee_uk]

Would I be able to access the clips from the view you can see in the photo?

[matty101]

pull the whole console out untill u can see the white backing, then u shud be able to access them

[bluecorsab]

if you look under the dials opposite the white line you will see a small hole ,find a thin screwdriver or split pin that fits the hole push it in the hole while you pull the heater control knob and bingo it will come off

[matty101]

sorry mate completely mis read ur first post, i fort it said u were having problems removing the facia plate.

liam only the centre one is like that, the other two WILL pull off. if in dout get urself to a scrappy and try it on a scrap car first.

sorry for the confusion

[bluecorsab]

sorry matt was talking out my arse, been a long day

the outside ones i just get a small flat head screwdriver and wrap a small piece of rag of tissue round it and lever it of while puling on it

[lee_uk]

I will try again tonight, this time with the help of a screw driver. I just have a fear for some reason these might be glued on!?

Matty: I do plan to remove the plastic cover to spray it. Removed the 4 screws and other bits and pieces required. I did notice 3 clips under the clock display, I`m hoping these will easily be released once the rest is off?

[dmiller]

They just pulled off on mine - I used pliers with with masking tape on them to stop them scratching the dials. I wouldnt wedge them out with screw drivers as you can damage the plastic. I know cause I did that...

Also they may need a bit of superglue to hold them back on once your done...

[lee_uk]

Well it took about 30 seconds to get them both off using pliers and a cloth Thanks for the tips!