Mk2 Leon Dash Removal

[Ray_n_Debs]

Hi All,

Has anyone here taken the dash out on a Mk2 Leon? How much effort is involved?

We have a bubble under the surface on the top of our dash and I think the best way to deal with it is to replace the dash. I know the dash is a large single piece but is it difficult to remove?

Cheers!
Ray and Debs

 

[Traction]

It's not too difficult.
There are good guides in the FAQ section like
http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=139255

One thing to look out for is the air con unit.
There are 2 screws underneath the unit, not highlighted in the FAQ pictures.
After the radio is taken out you will be able to access/see 2 screws under the Air Con unit.
These screws also need to be taken out.

screws underneath Air Con Unit mentioned in this guide
http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=139255#8

 

[lc_allan]

Have you not thought about contacting a company like chips away for quote?

http://www.chipsaway.co.uk/services/triminterior

They might be able to sort out the dash for a lot cheaper and less hassle then replacing the whole thing.

 

[markgb]

It's not too difficult.
There are good guides in the FAQ section like
http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=139255

One thing to look out for is the air con unit.
There are 2 screws underneath the unit, not highlighted in the FAQ pictures.
After the radio is taken out you will be able to access/see 2 screws under the Air Con unit.
These screws also need to be taken out.

screws underneath Air Con Unit mentioned in this guide
http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=139255#8

As above, nearly broke the dash because I didn't know about those screws. Also the vents will fall out, and there a right pain to put the back correctly.

Here's mine now in black.

 

[Buzz123]

 

[Buzz123]

All metal squares with holes in are where screws go and once you take the radio out theres two underneath the aircon controls

 

[Tfsi_Mike]

Hi All,

Has anyone here taken the dash out on a Mk2 Leon? How much effort is involved?

We have a bubble under the surface on the top of our dash and I think the best way to deal with it is to replace the dash. I know the dash is a large single piece but is it difficult to remove?

Cheers!
Ray and Debs

Do you have a pic of the damage? Which part of the dash is it?

 

[Ray_n_Debs]

Thanks for all the responses, please see below for images the bubble on top of the dash. (assuming they upload properly because they wouldn't display on post preview)

I have tried chips away but they do not have anyone in our area who does interior repairs

Thanks again all!

Ray n Debs

 

[Ray_n_Debs]

Dash Pic 1

Dash Pic 2

 

[TSI BOY]

Pop it ?? Ok that was a pointless post sorry

 

[shnazzle]

Buzz...can't reach you on PM...you're inbox is full

I've been wanting to do this to my dash for almost a year now..

Do you have a step-by-step (moreso the order and where the screws/clips are) for the removal of all "wrappable" dash components? I'm sick of that dull grey.

 

[jonmartin]

How long does this usually take ??