How do I remove the panel around the heater knobs?

[Tigger, Eeyore & Roo]

I need to remove the panel around the heater knobs to replace the knobs themselves.

I have the standard controls (not the climate control).

I am told that it should just prise off, but it just seems like I'm going to break it

If anyone has done this, please could they tell me how?

Thanks

Tigger.

[minicabrio]

Hi John

Im not sure about the actual fascia panel on the heater panel coming off. However, it might be easier to work on it on a bench with the whole unit removed?

The heater assembly comes out as a unit. You will need to remove the downtubes to access the retaining screws, its the same procedure as is used for removing the radio head unit.

[Tigger, Eeyore & Roo]

Thanks Jon,

Unless any one can come up with a fool proof way of doing it in situ, that's what I'll do.

John.

[minicabrio]

John,

This image may help... It shows two 'clips' on the top edge of the unit, these may hold the facia on?

[AlexUK]

one word. crowbar.

or is that two?

[minicabrio]

Quote: Originally Posted by AlexUK

one word. crowbar.

or is that two?

would you care to demonstrate on your MINI?

[AlexUK]

I'll phone the guy who bought it off me and ask.

If you dont ask. you dont get. thats my moto