Date: Tue, 21 Nov 1995 22:51:20 PST
Sender: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From: Berry Kercheval <kerch@parc.xerox.com>
Subject: Re: Dashboard disassembly
I've done this on my '84 Vanagon. Dunno how the '90 is different, but a few
tips from my experience which may o may not help.
+ remove the radio to help get access to the levers in the dash.
+ remove the ashtray too.
+ go slow. Allow a whole day.
+ remember that the levers in the dash come out whole, and slide into
little sockets inside. Don't make the mistake of prying off the handles,
They'll never go back on.
+ I found that pulling off the cover of the heater helped, but it's not obvious
how it comes off (and I've forgotton). Be careful. Go slow. Don;t force it.
Hope it helps.
>>>"Clark M. Carr" said:
> Greetings all. I'm afraid I'm new to both the list and the world of busses
so
> if I'm doing this the wrong way please give adjustment advise.
>
> I picked up the most fun vehicle I've ever owned about two months ago: A 199
0
> Westfalia Camper in really nice condition. So far it has logged 7000 miles
and
> attended 4 skydiving conventions with me. Camping at the conventions was the
> real purpose of the acquisition.
>
> So OK, now winter is setting in and I'm thinking about doing some skiing. O
nly
> problem is that I went to try the heat for the first time and the cable that
> opens up the foot vents in the front is broken. This means really cold toes
> while my face burns red. So the dealer wants a meager $12 for the part but
> wants $390.00 to install it. Gulp. Being a reasonable guy, I thought I migh
t
> tap some of this expertise and have a go at doing it myself.
>
> So, I'm looking for a recommendation of a book that will walk me through the
> process of disassembling my dashboard and then re-constructing it again. Se
ems
> like I could replace the burnt out bulbs and add a couple more lighter socke
ts
> to power some add ons if I don't get into too much trouble.
>
> I would also be eternally grateful for any tips or tricks about the procedur
e
> and, if necessary, a warning about how guys who don't know what they're doin
g
> shouldn't be doing things like this if I'm going to end up taking all the
> removed pieces back to the dealer with a pitiful look on my face.
>
> Thanks and wish me luck,
>
> Clark Carr
> '90 Camper searching for blue sky
>
>
--berry
Berry Kercheval :: kerch@parc.xerox.com :: Xerox Palo Alto Research Center
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