85 County 110 Dash A/c control removal

[Carslil Jim]

Picture attached. I just need some advice on how to remove this unit.:confused:

I have removed the three bottom screws, but the plate does not move forward against the switches and levers which is what I expected. It seems to be anchored at the back.

I am not even sure how to get the windsreen washer switch off.

Any advice appreciated.

PS the real deal is that I want to check the vacuum lines cause I dont have any vacuum switches working, and I want to fix that b4 I take it to the A/C man to fix the A/C....if the cost is not out of this world.:)

[oldrover56]

Hi,
Won't be easy:(
You will have to remove the dashboard top, thats ok, 3 screws under the windscreen, one under an oval LR badge LH end, screw at the RH end.
That allows you to remove the lower panel with the clock in it. the a/c panel comes off with it.
Those 3 screws in the a/c panel are not original, the panel is held in from the back by screws and clips. They break, so I guess someone has added those screws.
The vac lines are connected to a soft red plastic connector to the push buttons, which leaks. I removed mine and connected the plastic vac lines with short bits of rubber tube.

It's a pig of a job - be patient:p

Cheers,
Terry

[87County]

Mine has retaining screws behind the LH dash grab handle (simply accessed from left when door is open) - lower front panel all comes out when these are removed, no need to remove dash top.

[oldrover56]

Thats interesting, mine has a moulded lip that goes up behind the dash top - maybe I can cut it off next time I go in there.