djinuk 2 Posted August 29, 2008 I am looking for a new 205 gti dashboard as mine has seen better days. I have seen a few base model 205’s in the scrap yards, however they all have a different set of clocks, and therefore a different cowling around them. Is this the only difference and will my cowling for the clocks from my gti fit the base model dashboard. Moving on from that, how hard are the 205 dashboards to remove?, does anybody have a guide to it ? I have looked into having the dash flocked as I love the appearance of this finish. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pug_ham 244 3 Cars Posted August 29, 2008 Removing the whole dash isn't that hard imo, leave the wiring loom fitted to it & just unplugging it from the fusebox is easiest. AFAIK the main part of the dash is the same on the base models as it is on the GTi so your dash cowl should fit straight on. Once the lower trim panel & glovebox is remove to remove the dash there are a couple of nuts under the scuttle panel (10mm) , one at each side under the corner by the airvent & the centre one under the small triangle above the coin tray iirc. You'll have to disconnect it from / remove the centre console also (two 8mm nuts / bolts through under the radio). Graham. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jackherer 543 Posted August 29, 2008 AFAIK the main part of the dash is the same on the base models as it is on the GTi so your dash cowl should fit straight on. They are physically the same but some of them are different shades and textures compared to GTIs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chrisj21 2 Posted August 30, 2008 Is it just the main dash your looking for? if so and in grey i have one you can have,only 30 mins away. Drop me a pm if interested Chris Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pug_ham 244 3 Cars Posted August 30, 2008 They are physically the same but some of them are different shades and textures compared to GTIs. Yeah, I knew that but as the op mentions having it flocked I didn't bother to mention it & I'm sure they knew it from looking at them in the base models. Graham. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jackherer 543 Posted August 30, 2008 the op mentions having it flocked I missed that. I'm sure they knew it from looking at them in the base models. Many years ago I removed one from a base model in a breakers and didn't notice until I got it back to my garage Sometimes I think its worth stating the obvious, repeating details or clarifying things in certain threads for the benefit of people searching after the event even if it wont be of benefit directly to the OP. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djinuk 2 Posted August 31, 2008 Well went scrapyard today and found a xs with full black dash and doorcards,.. £10 later and its sat in the back of my car , Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djinuk 2 Posted September 6, 2008 hey "pugtorque" you say you unclip the fuse box, do you mean that i should undo all the connections going into my fuse box, remove the dash , fit the new one and reclip them all back in, ? im worries of not knowing what goes where :S Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeremy 71 Posted September 7, 2008 hey "pugtorque" you say you unclip the fuse box, do you mean that i should undo all the connections going into my fuse box, remove the dash , fit the new one and reclip them all back in, ? im worries of not knowing what goes where :S I think he means just release the fuse board from its mountings, and leave in-situ with all the connectors still attached. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Super Josh 4 Posted September 7, 2008 remove the dash , fit the new one and reclip them all back in, ? im worries of not knowing what goes where :S The plugs in the fusebox are all polarised, so can only go back into the right hole Josh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pug_ham 244 3 Cars Posted September 8, 2008 hey "pugtorque" you say you unclip the fuse box, do you mean that i should undo all the connections going into my fuse box, remove the dash , fit the new one and reclip them all back in, ? im worries of not knowing what goes where :S Yes, I did mean unclip all the plugs from the fuse box & clip the new ones back in. Like Josh says, You can't get them wrong because every connector is specifically keyed to only fit into one place on the fuse board. Graham. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djinuk 2 Posted September 8, 2008 ah thats fine them not a problem, ill do that , Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djinuk 2 Posted September 19, 2008 ive began fitting my new phase 2 dash, unforunatly the 2 bolts that go thro the bulkhead both snapped around where the plastic attaches, the dashboard still seems farly solid however, shoulld you image ill have any problems. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
