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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!!

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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...

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