need help with dash removel

[rocketw19]

im stuck on the passanger side where you have the hold on bar just over the front air bag. how in the hell does that come off? im about to break the damm thing.

[zeros]

their are 2 little white buttons you have to push in one on each side ,you have to use a long screw driver to reack the one close to the door.you have to remove the side pannel to reach the one close to the door and the other you have to reach up though the glove compartment.. someone on here had a diagram its hard to explain without pics.. it is kinda a pain to get to them.. good luck..

[rocketw19]

ok thanks i will look for the white buttons and if i cant figure it out i will search for the thread with pics! you should of seen me yankin and screamin at that damm dash board.

[KenP]

Are you getting one of those new dashes? If so, post pics ASAP!!!

[rocketw19]

no im just finally puttin in my LE carbon fiber dash that i have had sittin around. i should of just sold it. i still cant figure out the grab handle. i got the side thats next to the door but not the side by the radio. does anyone know the thread the pics were in? thanks

[KenP]

PM this guy:
http://www.elcovaforums.com/forums/member.php?u=562

Also look here:
http://www.elcovaforums.com/forums/s...searchid=30362

[rocketw19]

thanks ken found the thread zeros actully started it and paragon posted some pics hopefully i can figure it out this time.

[rocketw19]

shiiit didnt work maybe you guys had 05 or something i have 06 and the picture dosnt make sence. the out side worked fine but the inside isnt there. im gonna PM paragon and if he cant help im takin a hack saw to it.

[HummBob]

Originally Posted by KenP

PM this guy:
http://www.elcovaforums.com/forums/member.php?u=562

Also look here:
http://www.elcovaforums.com/forums/s...searchid=30362

Ken, THIS GUY paid the STEELERSHIP to change out my dash
And your 2nd LINK, NO WORKY

[SUT NEIL]

For written instructions and a diagram refer to a post from Paragon dated
05-25-06 that he wrote in response to a thread titled how to take apart dash????

Hope this helps!

[PARAGON]

Instrument Panel (I/P) Assist Handle Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the passenger I/P (Instrument Panel) side trim panel. Fully open the I/P storage compartment.
   Important
   
   Both the left and the right assist handle release buttons face the outside of the vehicle. The release buttons need to be pushed towards the inside of the vehicle to release the assist handle.
   
   Using a long flat-bladed tool, through the opening in the I/P retainer (1) on the passenger side of the I/P:
   1. Push in on the assist handle release button (2) and
   2. Pull out on the handle to partially disengage the assist handle.
   Using a flat-bladed tool, through the I/P storage compartment opening, push in on the inboard assist handle release button (3).
2. Remove the I/P assist handle.

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It sounds as though you are there. Just take a long flat bladed screw driver and there is a slot from the outside that you can see into the metal rod that the handle is made to. There is a little metal clip type retainer that simply needs to be pushed lightly towards the driver's side.

Same thing on the inboard one but I think you have to come at it from inside the glove box area. You push in on the little white button thingys and pull out on the bar and work it out

[rocketw19]

Originally Posted by SUT NEIL

For written instructions and a diagram refer to a post from Paragon dated
05-25-06 that he wrote in response to a thread titled how to take apart dash????

Hope this helps!

neil do you post over at mbworld? i just picked up a e55 and found that place.
paragon thanks for your time i will look again in the morning but there is no more lil white pices to push like on the door side.

[rocketw19]

thanks guys for your help finaly found it and finished the job now all i need is the hot shot window washer button cuzz i have a hole over there. lol thanks again guys