Is this an easy swap? Or should it be definately done by the dealer?
Are there any links /webpages that give instructions on this How to?

thank You
Bob

 

Somewhere on YouTube there's a member video showing removal of the speedo that (if I recall correctly) includes removal of the dash pieces.

Search "mini cooper speedometer removal" on you tube.

 

...and post it here if you find it, wouldja?

I'd like to make that swap too!

 

The two dash pieces come out easy. The drivers side just pops out.The passenger side has two philips screws on the underside and it pops off.

 

I must be getting old. I think you told me that once before...thanks!

 

So, if I opened up the secret compartment, I could easily find these (2) screws?

I'd go check, but like you, I'm still waiting for my MINI to arrive... and unlike you, I don't have another one already sitting in my driveway

 

Well I got the driver's side swapped out--no problem. I expected that side to be more difficult than the passenger side. On that side, screws are out and 2/3 tabs unhooked, but that last tab doesn't seem to want to give. I know this shouldn't be difficult but if anyone has any advice before I try to finish it up tomorrow AM, I'd be grateful.

 

Its simple I think it took me all of 5 min, just be careful with the drivers side.

 

nicely done...

 

It is simple IF you realize you have to release all three tabs then pull "evenly" from the opposite side to clear the first set of tabs. Then tilt the trim piece up a little and slide it back so you can remove it from the two plastic guides on the other side (opposite the release tabs).

 

Can anyone draw it out... please... or is there any PDF file?

 

mmm i smell a new project for me. the piano blakc was out of the budget when i ordered and i don't mind the sivel checker patter but i wouldn't mind having it be black.

 

r56bb,

Read posts # 8 & 10 of this thread: https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...-trim-diy.html.

I put some duct tape over the head of a large flat screwdriver and pried the driver side piece up from the bottom once I had the steering wheel in the lowest position. As the post says, it really just pulls out once you give it a little pry. Then you can invert it to get it out past the tach, etc.

On the passenger side, post #10 pretty well covers it. The screws in mine were Torx-20, not Phillips head. Once you have the screws out, depress all three tabs, then pull "straight up" from the opposite side so the trim will clear the tabs. You're pulling just to get the trim edge over the tabs so you can clear them all. Once you do, tilt the trim back just a bit so it will slide off the plastic guides opposite the tabs--what is actually the top of the secret compartment when it's closed. Swap the old trim for the new by placing it over the guides, then snap it in place over the three tabs. Replace the Torx screws and you're good as new!

Hope this helps--Good luck with it!

 

I know this is an old post but I am getting the checkerboard dash soon and I have been trying to take off the old dash before my new one comes. I have been trying all day to do the passenger side and it will not budge. I feel like I am going to brake something.

If someone could take a picture of these tabs i need to depress. I also found the youtube video of the guy taking his whole dash part and it was sort of helpful but he didn't do the passenger side.

Thanks guys!! I cant wait to complete my checkerness to my car!!

 

Dory, I'll try to get some pics tomorrow. I want you to be 'all you can be' in terms of your checkerness! Stay tuned...

 

Dory, I PM'd you.