Re: MKII instrument cluster trim installation

[Slim <falzsf@home.com>]

To remove the speedo cable I did it from under neath just reach up and felt
for it. You will have to remove the storage shelf on the drives side though.

drew wrote:

> I pulled the instrument cluster out enough to replace a blown bulb, and
> was impressed with the ease of removal compared to other VW's - no
> requirement for messing around with the radio or switches.
>
> I do have two questions for the list, though:
>
> 1) The trim piece does not seem to be very secure.  I do not remember what
> it was like before I took it out, so don't know if this is normal.  The
> two screws are installed at the top, and the bottom appears to be seated
> with its channels in the dash.  I am able to easily move the bottom
> towards the instrument cluster over 1/4" when it is in what appears to be
> it's 'proper' position.  Is this just the way these things are?
>
> 2) I was unable to lean the cluster forwards enough to detatch the
> speedometer cable to allow its removal.  According to the Bently, it is
> supposedly possible to do lean it forward enough to detatch the vacuum
> hose and the speedo cable.  I know I can do it on the A2 dash.  Is there a
> trick in the Scirocco, or did I not have enough slack in the speedo cable?
> I have been a bit spoiled in the A1 Jetta chassis - I can pop the LH fresh
> air vent and reach through to detatch the speedo from the back of the
> cluster and not have to remove the lower dash panels (which looks tedious
> on the Scirocco!)
>
> Thanks for any pointers/info,
>
> Drew
>
> 84 Wolfsburg
>
> Drew MacPherson, Network Analyst, University of Guelph
>
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