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Separating the Fascia Switch Panel from the Instrument Binnacle
Before I embark on some work I need to do on the Fascia Switch Panel....is it possible to just remove the whole panel assembly without having to disturb or remove the upper instrument binnacle. Simple question I know...just want to know is it possible before I start. Thanks for reading. I have learned so much about my x300 XJ6 since following this forum. Really appreciate everyone's contribution.
I'm surprised you haven't received any response to this. I've not had to go in there, but someone must have done so. In any case,
in any case the parts manual suggests that it may come out, if you can get the assembly over the steering column. The column cowl
also looks like it will detach and perhaps provide enough clearance.
Please post what develops, I'd be interested in how it works out.
I'm surprised you haven't received any response to this. I've not had to go in there, but someone must have done so. In any case,
in any case the parts manual suggests that it may come out, if you can get the assembly over the steering column. The column cowl
also looks like it will detach and perhaps provide enough clearance.
Please post what develops, I'd be interested in how it works out.
Yes, searched everywhere for some assurance of the proceedure so I am prepared before I start to do anything. The switch console looks as if it could slide out from underneath the instrument binnacle once the fixings holding it in are removed. Perhaps, at the very least, the instrument binnacle may have to be raised a touch to seprate the two. So many people must have done this already before I've come along. So, advice with this can't be that hard! When I get the courage to actually do it, I will post my experience.
If you are talking about the two switch panels, one either side of the steering column, have a look underneath the panels and you should find two screws in each, either Philips head or torx. Undo these and the bottom cover of the panels will come away and then it will be obvious how the switch circuit boards can be removed.
The lower steering column cover can be removed to access the IGN switch etc.
There is no need to remove the instrument cluster.
Regards,
Jeff.
Last edited by watto700; Dec 15, 2025 at 04:23 PM.
If you are talking about the two switch panels, one either side of the steering column, have a look underneath the panels and you should find two screws in each, either Philips head or torx. Undo these and the bottom cover of the panels will come away and then it will be obvious how the switch circuit boards can be removed.
The lower steering column cover can be removed to access the IGN switch etc.
There is no need to remove the instrument cluster.
Regards,
Jeff.
Can I further assume then that the circuit boards, switches etc are attached to that bottom cover when released and lowered? Thanks...
It's been a long time since I've been in that area but the bottom covers are separate and perhaps the circuit boards are attached to the upper portion or it may be that the circuit boards are actually secured by the bottom covers. When you remove the bottom covers it will all become obvious.
It's been a long time since I've been in that area but the bottom covers are separate and perhaps the circuit boards are attached to the upper portion or it may be that the circuit boards are actually secured by the bottom covers. When you remove the bottom covers it will all become obvious.
Are you having trouble with the switchery?
Regards,
Jeff.
Yes, one of the illuminating "jewels" from one of the fog light switches has fallen into the switch....also the Speed Control screen is starting to come loose and will want to fall into the housing. So would like to rectify these two things.
I have an old switch panel in my collection of bits, but it is for the other side, and looking at the rocker switches on the circuit board I can't see how you would get them apart to reposition your jewel and the switches have soldered connections onto the circuit board.
Here is the part number of the panel LNA6017AB and if you google it you will find several sources.
Where in Australia are you?
Cheers,
Jeff.
Last edited by watto700; Dec 15, 2025 at 07:54 PM.
I have an old switch panel in my collection of bits, but it is for the other side, and looking at the rocker switches on the circuit board I can't see how you would get them apart to reposition your jewel and the switches have soldered connections onto the circuit board.
Here is the part number of the panel LNA6017AB and if you google it you will find several sources.
Where in Australia are you?
Cheers,
Jeff.
Hi Jeff
I have it on good authority that once I extract the circuit board from the console, I can carefully lift off the rocker switch (kinda like lifting off the leys from a keyboard), get that little jewel and fix it back into the rocker switch..then put it all back together again.
Does this sound right?
Otherwise, I live in Orange NSW.
Here are a couple of pix of the other side switch panel with some close up detail and as you can see the switches themselves are both metal soldered to the circuit board and also plastic welded so I don't see that they are in any way plug and play at all. Bad news.
You may have to replace the whole switch panel and as I mentioned Google the part number and you'll find several sources.
The speed control light panel will be an easy fix after you take the switch circuit board off.
Orange is a nice part of the world, I'm up on the Sunny Coast and living the retired dream.
Cheers, and good luck,
Jeff.
Last edited by watto700; Dec 15, 2025 at 08:31 PM.
Hi Jeff
I have it on good authority that once I extract the circuit board from the console, I can carefully lift off the rocker switch (kinda like lifting off the leys from a keyboard), get that little jewel and fix it back into the rocker switch..then put it all back together again.
Does this sound right?
Correct, Sark. You can lift the switch cover off and glue the jewel back in. I've done that a couple of times. I recall the screws on the cover panels underneath can be difficult to engage and I think the circuit boards have their own fixing screws. The headllights switch is an awkward fit (refurbished mine recently). You can also adjust the backlighting while you are in there. Some of my bulb holders were empty, namely the ones for the headlights and the speed control.
Correct, Sark. You can lift the switch cover off and glue the jewel back in. I've done that a couple of times. I recall the screws on the cover panels underneath can be difficult to engage and I think the circuit boards have their own fixing screws. The headllights switch is an awkward fit (refurbished mine recently). You can also adjust the backlighting while you are in there. Some of my bulb holders were empty, namely the ones for the headlights and the speed control.
Well you learn something every day. Spurred on by an earlier post I went and got hold of my spare switch panel to have a go at removing the cover and it came off surprisingly easy just by lifting the rear edge of the cover with my finger nail, then the front edge.
Well you learn something every day. Spurred on by an earlier post I went and got hold of my spare switch panel to have a go at removing the cover and it came off surprisingly easy just by lifting the rear edge of the cover with my finger nail, then the front edge.
See pix below.
Cheers,
Jeff.
Wow, now that is the level of detail and assistance one can only dream about from a forum. Now I have the level of confidence to right my button situation soon. Many thanks indeed.
Now, when I get to it, if I can only get the silver hold-down trim around the gear selector without breaking the lugs off it, I'll be a happy camper!
but there is a lot of info there and a good pic of the chrome ring removed so you can see exactly where the mounting lugs are, one at the centre rear and one each side towards the front.
This thing is very fragile and I have had success getting it off by pushing a narrow piece of plastic, like a piece cut off an old credit card, down on the inside of the ring where the lugs are to disengage the catch. Go slowly and you will have success.
If you read the whole thread you'll see this comment I made,
"I have broken a couple of those fragile chromed bits in my nearly 20 years of X305 ownership but when I replaced the last one I carefully filed the attachment clips and the mounting lugs so the chromed bit can be removed and replaced smoothly with little effort and less risk of breaking the delicate bits."
Cheers,
Jeff.
Last edited by watto700; Dec 16, 2025 at 11:34 PM.
This thing is very fragile and I have had success getting it off by pushing a narrow piece of plastic, like a piece cut off an old credit card, down on the inside of the ring where the lugs are to disengage the catch. Go slowly and you will hav success.
Jeff.
I have sharpened the edge of a credit card in readiness for insertion....tried a bit the other day but felt I'll needed something a little thinner to get in there...but I guess in theory that is the solution to unhook the lugs and avoid breakage
Thanks for the tip.
Separating the Fascia Switch Panel from the Instrument Binnacle
