Thread: Puma dash/console panel removal

Originally Posted by AussieAub

Hi all.
My first post here in the Defender section, so please be gentle!
Seen a couple of photos of people installing switches in Puma's in the panel/dash area of the centre console, similar to this post:

Show us your Deefers !

How easy is it to remove that bit of dash/fascia, as I'd also like to mount my ARB air compressor in my own 110 there soon.
Any pics/tips/references anyone can point me in the right direction of please?

Thanks in advance....

Undo the two obvious torx screws and lever the fascia out (with a couple of butter knifes) - done!

Originally Posted by AussieAub

Hi all.
My first post here in the Defender section, so please be gentle!
Seen a couple of photos of people installing switches in Puma's in the panel/dash area of the centre console, similar to this post:

Show us your Deefers !

How easy is it to remove that bit of dash/fascia, as I'd also like to mount my ARB air compressor in my own 110 there soon.
Any pics/tips/references anyone can point me in the right direction of please?

Thanks in advance....

Are you saying you would like to mount your air compressor behind the dash?

Originally Posted by chook73

Are you saying you would like to mount your air compressor behind the dash?

Air compressor would go under the driver's seat wouldn't it?

I think he's just referring to the switch for it.

The fascia isn't hard to get out, but unless you unclip the cable from the vent control the space is a bit tight, it's a bit of a task to get everything reconnected once your ready to put it back together. The back of the panels either side are reienforced with 20mm deep ribs running diagonally. Have a plan to clean these up around your cutout, I use a dremel with a cutting disc on it to undercut the ribs, then use side cutters, this can all be done from the front . You can get the LR switches if you have some spare spaces this is a lot easier to mount and keeps the look, but they cost a bit more than loose change

Originally Posted by Devans

Air compressor would go under the driver's seat wouldn't it?

I think he's just referring to the switch for it.

You would hope so, an air compressor behind the dash might be a bit tight....

an noisy.......

Yes....compressor under the seat (or maybe in the rear), only the switch on the dash.

Cheers all.....

Originally Posted by AussieAub

Yes....compressor under the seat (or maybe in the rear), only the switch on the dash.

err, the box under the driver's seat is full of electronics, isn't it?

Originally Posted by Naks

err, the box under the driver's seat is full of electronics, isn't it?

Sure is.......unless you get a Mulgo X-Box