multi functional display unit removal

[johnrobert]

Can any one help me i`m trying to remove the for said item from where it is but am having no success can any tell me do I have to remove the complete facia to get it out as all i want to do is change the bulb in this unit as .So far I have removed the radio cassett and lossened the retaining screws from the heater control unit and removed th screws from behind the blank switch on the mfdu it self but the left hand sid moves slightley but the right hand side is firm fixed please help me if youcan thanks.
john robert

[Nuffield]

Hi,
On my 98 406, it just levered out, needed a fair bit of force though. No need to remove any screws.
Regards,
Nuffield

[FarmerPug]

Someone else has made a step through guide on the issue:
viewtopic.php?f=10&t=11134
its very helpful I used it and it did not leave me asking any questions it was that detailed.

[gumby6371]

A thin bladed screwdriver and some gentle persuasion will lever it out. When I've taken mine out for bulb replacement the front of the display always wants to pop off but just push it back on wiggle the screwdriver and find a better lever point, it will come so just keep trying.
One thing to note if you're levering against the hazard switch I try to hold the switch in place with a spare finger as it will move around a bit.

[DaiRees]

Hiya Mate,

Is yout car a D8 (mk1) or D9 (mk2)? On the D8 the mfd should just lever out with a flat tool. On the D9 you need ot remove the cover plates either side of the mfd and undo the screws they hide (see the link posted by 406executiveHDI above).

HTH

[johnrobert]

thanks guys I will have another go just didn`t want to do any damage to anything else as is so easerly done