Hi guys newbie here need to remove my wood dash on XJC series 2 any advise . THANKS

 

As the proud owner of 2 xj coups I welcome you. You have one of the most beautiful cars that has ever graced the earth.
Its a fiddly job but straight forward. I'd suggest the following...
1. remove the steering wheel and glove box liner first.
2. unplug the gauges at the harness, there are two multi-prong white plastic connectors you can separate.
3. remove the top dash pad, 4 screws on the leading edge and it simply pulls forward.
4. you will have to remove the pencil shelf and its best to remove the center console too.
5. There are 7/16 scress on the top and 1/2 nuts at each lower corner.
6. take pictures and label the wiring when you remove the gauges.

Be prepared to replace many brittle seals and foam during the reinstallation.

 

Steering wheel disassembly is not really required, it is a bit fiddly, but will work. Did that last summer because I renewed my wood, french walnut


here the pics step by step

 

 

Finally LED bulbs and a MotoLita

 

and chrome bezels.....finished!

 

Those chrome bezels are sexy

 

Agree with wookie (I never thought I would say that) where did you get the bezels from?
Great work

 

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Nice write up

 

Cheers for the info.