Tom Goldsmith Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 I want to add some Carling switches into the centre console of my 2007 Defender at the point marked x in the photo. How do I remove the front of the console? I have removed the two screws at the sides of the rotating heating controls but the panel is not released with just these. What else do I need to do? I have tried removing the knobs on the heating controls but they don't appear to come away easily. The headlamp adjustment knob will pull off but it looks as if this does not need to be removed. Can anyone who has done this talk me through the process. I don't want to damage anything as the vehicle is still under warranty. Also, when the panel is removed do you get easy access to the sides of the console without further removal of parts like heating pipes? Many thanks Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibex94 Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Hi, Not tried on 2007 Defender however experience of other vehicles, they often hide screws behind things like the heater controls or heater controls may be retaining it. Also suggest you remove the radio to get a better view behind the dash if you've got the code! Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Baldwin Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 Remove the two fasteners you have highlighted and give the whole central section a tug to release it from the spring clips holding it in place. I've not tried it myself but this is definitely the way detailed by Land Rover. I have a loose dash panel here on our workbench and can confirm the switches will fit in the location where you want to fit the switches. Emergency vehicles are fitting the switches in that exact location. One thing you will discover is the reverse side of the panel features a raised criss-cross pattern moulding to add strength to that section of the dash. Where you open up the holes for the switch mounts you'll need to pare back this moulding in order for the barbs on the switch mount to be able to grab hold of the dash cleanly. Hope this helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Goldsmith Posted April 3, 2009 Author Share Posted April 3, 2009 Remove the two fasteners you have highlighted and give the whole central section a tug to release it from the spring clips holding it in place. I've not tried it myself but this is definitely the way detailed by Land Rover. So I don't need to remove any of the heater control knobs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escape Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 So I don't need to remove any of the heater control knobs? Nope, I just removed the 2 screws and started gently pulling the panel out of the clips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Goldsmith Posted April 4, 2009 Author Share Posted April 4, 2009 Nope, I just removed the 2 screws and started gently pulling the panel out of the clips. Many thanks, I;ll have a go this w/e Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alantd Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 The manual says to remove the radio first. I'm not sure whether that's because it is in any way holding the rest in place or whether it is to protect it in the case where you yank the panel forwards - possibly beyond the reach of the radio connectors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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