Lotus Eleven/Elise/Exige. Manual - part 22

         

        

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2.

Release the two fixings securing the binnacle mounting brackets to the column, and withdraw the instru-
ment pack and cowl.  Unplug the harness connector.

3.

Release the screws securing each fascia end (speaker) panel, disconnect the switch and speaker har-
nesses and withdraw the panels.

4.

Carefully prise each windscreen outlet vent from the fascia.

5.

Remove the screws at each end securing the fascia capping panel, and withdraw the panel.

6.

Remove the plastic finisher above the climate controls.  Remove the four screws securing the top flange
of the dash extrusion to the underside of the fascia top.

7.

Lift the rear of the fascia top to release the two locating bosses from the keyhole slots in the dash, and pull
the fascia rearwards to withdraw the two front edge spigot pins.

8.

If the demist ducting is found to have become detached, or loose from the facia top foam moulding, the
duct should be refixed as follows:
- Remove any fixing screws, separate the duct from the fascia and remove any glue from the ducting.
- Roughen the bonding surface of the fascia with sand paper and clean and degrease with Betaclean 3900
or Acetone.  Similarly clean and degrease the bonding surface of the demist duct.
- Prime bonding surfaces with Betaprime 5404 and bond with Betaseal 1701 or similar one component
polyurethane adhesive.

Instrument cowl

Instrument
pack

Binnacle
mounting
bracket

Mounting bracket
fixing screw

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Moulded plastic

Non-Airbag Type

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capping panel

Capping panel fixing

Fascia top panel

Dash fixing
to screen
frame

    Column
    shroud

Fascia
to dash
fixing

Fascia top

   FLV/climate

recess finisher

   control
   housing

Dash lower
extrusion

Keyhole slot
for fascia

Audio set
support

Dash upper
extrusion

Fascia top

Upper & centre
extrusions

Chassis
scuttle
beam

Lower
extrusion

b202a

         

        

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Airbag Type

Instrument pack
mounting bracket

Column shroud
support leg

Fascia top panel

Column
shroud

Dash fixings
to screen
frame

FLV/audio
housing

Climate
control

Airbag

housing

door

Airbag shute

Dash upper
extrusion

Dash lower
extrusion

Audio set
support

Rivet to scuttle beam

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To Remove Fascia Top Panel - airbag cars

WARNING:  The airbag Sensor & Diagnositic Module can maintain sufficient voltage to cause an airbag
deployment for up to 20 seconds after the battery has been disconnected.  Before working on the
airbag system, or in close proximity to an airbag, first take the following precautions to disable tempo-
rarily the airbag system:

a.

Turn off the ignition.

b.

Before disconnecting the battery, use the Lotus Scan tool to read any stored trouble codes.

c.

Disconnect the negative (earth) lead from the battery and tape back to ensure that no contact with the
battery negative terminal can be made.

d.

Wait for 30 seconds.

e.

If working on or near the steering wheel, locate the yellow harness connector alongside the steering
column near the column upper fixing.  Unplug this connector.  Note that the connector is fitted with
'shorting bars' which automatically interconnect the high and low terminals of the airbag to prevent acci-
dental deployment caused by a voltage differential.

When service work has been completed, reconnect the harness plug and secure with its locking feature,

and reconnect the battery.  Ensure the airbag tell tale lights for a few seconds with ignition and then goes out.

1.

Column shrouds:  Remove the two screws retaining the top part of the shroud, and the four screws
retaining the lower part, and withdraw both parts from the column.

2.

Instrument shroud:  Pull the instrument shroud backwards to release the four spring clips from their
apertures in the dash panel.

3.

Sill top trims:  Release the two screws at the bottom of the coin pockets at the front of each sill, and pull
the sill top trim panels from the chassis.

4.

Dash end panels:  Release the two screws within the top of each coin pocket, and withdraw the switch
panel (driver's side) and blanking panel (passenger side) from the dash end panel.  Unplug the wiring
harness from the switch panel.
From within the aperture, release the two screws retaining each end panel to the dash, and pull the panel
rearwards to withdraw the spring clips in the top of the panel from the dash.

5.

Airbag door:  Pull the airbag door away from the dash, which action will probably require the four retaining
clips to be renewed.  Note that the door is constrained by two tether straps.

6.

Centre vent panel and radio surround:  Release the two screws at each side of the panel and withdraw the
panel from its two spring clips.

7.

Fascia top panel:  Remove the 5 screws securing the rear edge of the panel to the dash rail, and withdraw
the panel rearwards to disengage the two spigots from the base of the windscreen surround.  Disconnect
the speaker cables.

8.

Refit in reverse order to removal.