how to remove scuttle panel?

[johal87]

hi just a quick question

any idea how to remove it? ive take the wiper arms off, just left with the panel...

i can't see any screws etc :s

thanks dudes

 

[warren_S5]

I'd have to assume from that observation it must be clipped in. Are there any obvious areas that seem to allow you to squeeze a blunt edged tool in and have a look underneath?

 

[johal87]

from the side of the panel nearest to the bonnet you can raise it.. not much but you can raise it enough to see inside..

from that, i can't see any clips etc.. im thinking maybe some kind of seal or bond around the edge of the screen?

 

[JohnS3]

You're nearly there. These are the instructions from ELSA

 

[johal87]

john thats brilliant, thanks alot for that, should get chance to try it out later, hope fully i'll have working wipers again

 

[JohnS3]

Did you fit HIDs and kill your wiper motor?

 

[johal87]

yes mate you got it one!

i was lucky and i got a good price on a spare motor etc... and fitted it my self, i've heard of people being struck with £300 bills!!

 

[JohnS3]

Ops!

 

[steve184]

be carful you don't force it though as you may find that it doesn't go back on again and sit flush against the windscreen seal again - leaving a gap at the bottom of the windscreen - i had this issue with my last A3 and apparently the only fix is a new windscreen!!!

 

[Lukeyb]

careful you dont snap it as they can be pretty brittle if cold too, was the warning i got when i blew my wiper motor too