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[Brikhead]

For reasons I'd rather not go into I'm in the process of removing the dash board from my 1999 pre facelift Omega.
I've removed all the fixings I can see, and it does feel pretty loose. Now, I'm assuming it's just the two large bolts that go in to the sides that are holding it in, the ones that are revealed when you open the front doors.
I've undone them as much as I can but do I need to remove the doors (or cut the bolts), or are there any more hidden fixings that I should know about... I was expecting to see bolts under the windscreen demister trim, but no?

Cheers, in advance.

[serek]

have look here

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1192573381

[charlie]

also make sure the wiring harness isnt cabled tie to the dash.

[Brikhead]

have look here
http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1192573381

Cheers for that, but I meant the whole dash board, not just the clocks and switch panel...

It's probably the way I've written it, It can be hard to make your self understood if your not used to writing/typing all of the time!
Did you see the bit about removing the doors!?

...the two large bolts that go in to the sides that are holding it in, the ones that are revealed when you open the front doors.

[Brikhead]

also make sure the wiring harness isnt cabled tie to the dash.

I think I've snipped most of the ties and clips, the looms pretty much out...

[charlie]

Have you removed the bolts besides the centre consull(underneath the ashtray

[Brikhead]

The centre console, that runs between the front seats, is out.
Whatever is holding the dash in, is somewhere up near the top...

[cem_devecioglu]

there is a pipe behind the steering that hides a bolt..

[charlie]

this may sound daft but have you uncliped the little dome thing on the dash

[Kneepad]

Is there anything here that helps. There were diagrams but I couldn't upload them.



Instrument Panel Padding, Remove and Install (up to MY '99)

  Remove
Disconnect battery. Airbag unit on driver's side (1) Lower steering column panelling (2) – 3 bolts Steering wheel (3) – see operation "Steering Wheel, Remove and Install" in group "M". Upper steering column panelling Switch, wash/wipe system – see operation "Switch, Wash/Wipe System, Remove and Install" in group "N". Signal switch – see operation "Signal Switch, Remove and Install" in group "N". Retainer console for switches – 2 bolts (Torx) Lower cover (4) Lever off cover from side vent nozzles (5) on driver's side. 
Lamp switch - see operation "Lamp Switch Centre, Remove and Install" in group "N". Disconnect plug from lamp switch to one side. Disconnect plug connection from vent nozzle illumination. Vent nozzle on driver's side – 3 bolts Disconnect ignition lock plug connection, turning ignition key to position "1" – see operation "Contact for Steering and Ignition Lock, Replace" in group "N". 
Lever out centre vent nozzles (2). Centre vent guide (1) – 2 bolts  Instrument assembly - see operation "Instrument Assembly, Remove and Install, Warning Lamps and Lighting - Instrument Assembly, Replace" in group "N". Release fuse box – 2 bolts and detach.

file://C:\Program Files\cosids\DATA\TMP\00003686.rtf.html
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3686Instrument Panel Padding, Remove and Install (up to MY '99)
Unbolt relay box – 2 bolts and detach.  Front ashtray – 1 bolt (3) Detach ashtray plug connection. Radio – see operation "Radio, Remove and Install" in group "R".  Heating system control knobs - see operation "Control Panel, Remove and Install, Heating/Air-Conditioning System, Remove and Install (up to MY 2000)" in group "D". Instrument panel centre switch – see operation "Instrument Panel Centre Switch, Remove and Install" in group "N". Unbolt panel for controls – 4 bolts (4) at top and 2 bolts at bottom. Disconnect plug connections. 
Remove base plate for heating and ventilation system – 3 bolts. Disconnect plug connections.  Detach temperature control Bowden cables (1). Unclip vacuum hoses from temperature control (2). Centre console – see operation "Centre Console, Remove and Install". Centre console bracket 

file://C:\Program Files\cosids\DATA\TMP\00003686.rtf.html
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3686Instrument Panel Padding, Remove and Install (up to MY '99)
Lever off vent nozzle cover on passenger's side. Lower panelling  Lever off air duct. Vent nozzle on passenger's side (3) – 4 bolts 
Glove compartment at top Remove passenger's side airbag unit cover – 3 bolts at bottom and 1 bolt at top. Airbag unit on passenger's side – see operation "Airbag Unit on Passenger's Side, Remove and Install". Bracket for airbag unit – 4 bolts (1) 

file://C:\Program Files\cosids\DATA\TMP\00003686.rtf.html
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3686Instrument Panel Padding, Remove and Install (up to MY '99)
Glove compartment below – 4 bolts A pillar left and right inner panelling Passenger's side vent duct Air duct below on passenger's side Unclip main wiring harness in radio area three times. Detach air duct on driver's side. 
Left instrument panel padding – 4 bolts 

file://C:\Program Files\cosids\DATA\TMP\00003686.rtf.html
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3686Instrument Panel Padding, Remove and Install (up to MY '99)
Right instrument panel padding – 4 bolts

  Install
Insert instrument panel padding. Air duct on driver's side Fasten wiring harness for instrument panel. Passenger's side vent duct Upper A-pillar inner panelling Remove glove compartment. Airbag unit on passenger's side Cover, passenger airbag Vent nozzle, passenger's side (1)

file://C:\Program Files\cosids\DATA\TMP\00003686.rtf.html
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3686Instrument Panel Padding, Remove and Install (up to MY '99)
Air duct Vent nozzle cover on passenger's side (2) Lower panelling  Temperature control hoses Heating cables Base plate for heating and ventilation system Panel (3) Instrument panel centre switch Control knobs for heating and ventilation system, radio Centre console bracket Remove centre console. 
Ashtray (1) Relay box Fuse box Instrument Assembly Centre vent guide Centre vent nozzles Ignition lock plug connection Vent nozzle, driver's side (2) Illumination plug connection Lamp switch plug Lamp switch Side vent nozzle panel (3)  Lower cover (4) Retainer console for control switches Switch – turn signal lamp Screen wiper switch Upper steering column panelling Steering wheel Lower steering column panelling Airbag unit on driver's side Connect battery 

file://C:\Program Files\cosids\DATA\TMP\00003686.rtf.html
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[Brikhead]

Dude! Your Avatar, couldn't you have gotten him to smile!? Or is that you?
 

[Kneepad]

That's me. I just got an unfortunate face.   

[Brikhead]

 
I don't know why but I find that comment quite funny, no offence intended, and thanks for taking the time to find and post up the info, by the way!
 

[Kneepad]

Yup me too. In fact I nearly cracked a smile, as I wrote it.

Absolutely no offense taken.   

[Abiton]

With apologies to the OP for irrelevance:

Kneepad, you have an awesome face!

Wise, tough, poetic tendencies?, Norseman ancestry?,  whisky-drinker?, fisherman?, dispatching cheeky-chavvy youngsters with the raise of an eyebrow? - what's not to like?