Defender Dashboard

Dumb question time!!! How do you remove the dashboard from a defender 110? I have attacked it from the top, bottom and sides without success.

All I want to do is get to the wiring for ciggy lighter, rear wipe/wash, fan blower switch, etc.

Is there a detailed procedure for removing it anywhere? I have a workshop manual but that does not help much until I actually get inside the dashboard!

Its a 1996 300 tdi with a/c.

Any help, suggestions, ideas or comments welcome.

On mine all the wires for the fag lighter was tucked away behind where the radio was fitted.

Thanks for that Roy but I still need to rip it out as I have developed a nasty annoying squeak in there somewhere that is driving me insane! Its louder than all the other normal noises!!!!

Its louder than all the other normal noises!!!!
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Bloody hell.

Managed to get the dashboard off, afer lots of grunting and swearing. While I was in there thought I would replace the blower switch as it didnt work on setting number 4. Replaced the switch but still the same. Any ideas?

Think I got rid of the squeak though!!!

Is setting No4 fast or slow, I don't have AC. If slow maybe the resistor is burnt out, if fast seems likely the wire has fallen off.

Hi Bee

When I switch to number 4 the fan stops completely. I also considered the resistor and am just getting it changed. Will let you know if that fixes it!!!

Got it fixed in the end!!! The local mechy prodded around with a meter and finally found out that it was a relay causing the fan to stop in position 4!!!

Thanks for the advice and suggestions all.

Still got the nasty squeak though!!!!