Removing Upper Console...

[Roadster Raoul]

Hey guys:helpsmilie:...I'm trying to get the upper console off so I can get better access to the headlights. I removed the windshield, the gauge cluster (putting a nice gouge in the clear plastic,pps: :yikes::gaah: which I hope can be replaced separately, but that's another thread), the turn signals, and the center tank covering. I don't see anything holding the top console on other than the 5 clips. I've never worked with those clips before...to release them, do you push the screwdriver straight in, or pry up or down on it? Should they release easily? Am I missing something else that's holding it on? I'm afraid I'll break it if I pry or pull up too hard on it...I've pulled fairly hard on it while trying to release the tabs, and still no go...

Any help would be great...I'm kind of in a holding pattern for now...

 

[aka1004]

Do yourself a favor and just remove the top of the dash from the start. It is only a ten minute job to take it off but it makes working on the lights so much easier. Remove the windshield (4 screws), remove the side view mirrors (2 screws each side, 1 of them under a plastic cover and unplug turn signal wires), remove the tank plastic piece (2 screws and 2 plastic push locks) and 5 locking tabs on the top dash (similar to the digital display, 2 on each side and 1 front center). It opens everything up so nicely, your hands actually fit in the housings and you can see what you are doing. It opens up some more area to mount the ballasts and route the wires also.

Per member bjt. :thumbup:

 

[Roadster Raoul]

Thanks, but..,

Do yourself a favor and just remove the top of the dash from the start. It is only a ten minute job to take it off but it makes working on the lights so much easier. Remove the windshield (4 screws), remove the side view mirrors (2 screws each side, 1 of them under a plastic cover and unplug turn signal wires), remove the tank plastic piece (2 screws and 2 plastic push locks) and 5 locking tabs on the top dash (similar to the digital display, 2 on each side and 1 front center). It opens everything up so nicely, your hands actually fit in the housings and you can see what you are doing. It opens up some more area to mount the ballasts and route the wires also.

Per member bjt. :thumbup:

Thanks AKA...I saw this before and that's what I was doing...the trouble I'm having is getting the 5 locking tabs on the upper console (top dash?) to release. Any suggestions?

 

[aka1004]

Thanks AKA...I saw this before and that's what I was doing...the trouble I'm having is getting the 5 locking tabs on the upper console (top dash?) to release. Any suggestions?

I see. I took the whole cougar head both time as I was doing fogs at same time so...

 

[Roadster Raoul]

Yay!

I finally got it:clap:...it looks like someone (previous owner or mechanic) used some kind of glue on a couple of them:gaah:...they needed a LOT of "persuasion"...

 

[aka1004]

:clap:
Rick email your number if you wanna be called when Package arrives or you can just track it. Your choice.

 

[Roadster Raoul]

Just send me the tracking info through email.

Thanks!