11 To remove the clock, simply undo the
clamping bracket nut, and slide the clock out
of the front of the facia.
Refitting
12 Refitting is the reverse sequence to
removal.
27 Facia top rail cover - removal
and refitting
1
Removal
Note: When removing the facia top rail on
models with a wooden facia, the facia must be
removed first as described in Section 26.
1 Remove the fresh air vent assemblies from
both sides of the facia as described in
Chapter 3.
2 Release the door seal weatherstrip from the
body pillar sufficiently to clear the top rail
cover.
3 Withdraw the left-hand facia inner trim
panel.
4 Undo and remove the four nuts securing
the top rail cover, lift the front of the cover
upwards to release the four studs, and then
withdraw the cover from the car.
Refitting
5 Refitting is the reverse sequence to
removal.
28 Centre console - removal and
refitting
2
Removal
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.
2 Undo and remove the centre console
retaining screws (see illustration).
3 Carefully ease off the radio knobs and
finishers, and then undo and remove the radio
securing wing nuts.
4 Engage fourth gear, while at the same time
moving the console rearwards. Undo and
remove the radio retaining screws and ease
the radio clear of the console.
5 Disconnect the wiring from the clock and
cigarette lighter, and detach the speaker plug
from the radio.
6 Release the gear lever grommet then
remove the centre console from the car.
7 With the console removed, release the
clamp and lift out the cloth. Unscrew the
cigarette lighter body and withdraw it. Unclip
and remove the speaker grille, then lift out the
speaker after undoing the retaining screws.
Refitting
8 Refitting the components to the console
and the console to the car is the reverse
sequence to removal.
Bodywork and fittings 11•11
11
28.2 Centre console components and attachments
26.9 Wooden facia components
1 Facia panel
2 Facia mounting brackets
3 Instrument panel
4 Instrument panel retaining
plates
5 Glove box liner
6 Glove box lid
7 Glove box lid strap
8 Radio blanking plate
(where fitted)