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Lotus specialists

2010-11-15T12:43:38Z

Pum: /* Added Hofmann’s Motorsport */

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<googlemap>
51.060656, -1.794999
/Address\ [http://www.sportomotiveservice.com Sportomotive], Harnham Garage, Newbridge Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire. SP2 8AA
/Models\ Esprit, Elise, M100 Elan
/Facilities\ Servicing: Yes; Parts: Yes<br />New Car Sales: No; Used Car Sales: Yes<br />Body Repairs: No
51.994300, 4.325831
/Address\ [http://www.vansten.nl/ Van Sten Engineering], Rijkstraatweg 9c, 2635 AC Den Hoorn (ZH)
/Models\
/Facilities\
50.837057, -0.613318
/Address\ [http://www.fibreglassservices.co.uk/ Fibreglass Services] Progress Garage, Yapton Lane, Walberton, Arrundal, West Sussex
/Models\
/Facilities\
</googlemap>
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Map shown for testing puropses only. Please see Alun's site at http://www.alunr.com/Dealer/DealerMap.php for live version.

== Addresses ==
Garages that are not necessarily Lotus dealers but otherwise specialise in Lotus repair and maintenance.

[http://www.seloc.org/benefits.php?bc=2 Current discounts available to SELOC Members]

===UK===
In alphabetical order we have...
{| border="1"
!Name & Website !! Address & Google Map Link
|-
| [http://backontrackmotorsport.co.uk/ Back on Track]
| Unit 5, Westfield Road, Slyfield Industrial Estate, Guildford, Surrey, [http://maps.google.co.uk/?hl=en&q=GU1+1RR GU1 1RR ]
|-
| [http://www.blinkmotorsport.com/ BLiNK Motorsport]
| Unit 4, Home Farm, Oulton Park, Cheshire, [http://maps.google.co.uk/?hl=en&q=CW6+9BL(BLiNK+Motorsport) CW6 9BL]
|-
| [http://www.brooke-kensington.co.uk/ Brooke Kensington]
| Unit E6, Telford Road, Bicester, Oxfordshire, [http://maps.google.co.uk/?hl=en&q=OX26+4LD(Brooke+Kensington) OX26 4LD]
|-
| [http://www.fibreglassservices.co.uk/ Fibreglass Services]
| Progress Garage, Yapton Lane, Walberton, Arrundal, West Sussex, [http://maps.google.co.uk/?hl=en&q=BN18+0AS(Fibreglass+Services) BN18 0AS]
|-
| [http://www.fouldsmotors.co.uk/ Foulds Motors]
| 15 Honley Business Centre, New Mill Road, Honley, Huddersfield, [http://maps.google.co.uk/?hl=en&q=HD9+6QB(Foulds+Motors) HD9 6QB]
|-
| [http://www.scaredstifff.com/ Guglielmi Motorsport]
| 11 Alvis Way, Royal Oak Way Ind. Estate, Daventry, Northants, [http://maps.google.co.uk/?hl=en&q=NN11+8PG(Guglielmi+Motorsport) NN11 8PG]
|-
| G S T Performance
| 6-7 Studlands Business Centre, Studlands Park Industrial Estate, Newmarket, Suffolk,[http://maps.google.co.uk/?hl=en&q=CB8+7SS(G+S+T+Performance) CB8 7SS]
|-
| [http://www.hangar111.com/ Hangar 111 Lotus Performance]
| Unit 8b Seven Acres Business Park, Newbourne Road, Waldringfield, Suffolk. IP12 4PS [http://maps.google.co.uk/?hl=en&q=IP12+4PS(Hangar+111) IP12 4PS]
|-
| [http://www.hofmannsofhenley.co.uk/ Hofmann’s Motorsport]
| Coxon House, Newtown Road, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 1HG [http://maps.google.co.uk/?hl=en&q=RG9+1HG(Hofmanns) RG9 1HG]
|-
| [http://www.judeperformance.co.uk/ Jude Performance Services]
| Unit 1,Naylor Court,Blaydon,Tyne & Wear, [http://maps.google.co.uk/?hl=en&q=NE21+5NH(Jude+Performance) NE21 5NH]
|-
| [http://www.lakesideengineering.com/ Lakeside Engineering]
| Capital House, Woodham Park Road, Woodham, Surrey, [http://maps.google.co.uk/?hl=en&q=KT15+3TG(Lakeside+Engineering) KT15 3TG]
|-
| [http://www.maidstonesportscars.co.uk/home.asp Maidstone Sports Cars]
| The Oast House, Great Tong Farm, Headcorn, Kent, [http://maps.google.co.uk/?hl=en&q=TN27+9PP(Maidstone+Sports+Cars) TN27 9PP]
|-
| [http://www.paulmattysportscars.co.uk/ Paul Matty Sportscars]
| 12 Old Birmingham Road, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, [http://maps.google.co.uk/?hl=en&q=B60+1DE(Paul+Matty+Sportscars) B60 1DE]
|-
| [http://www.plansmotorsport.com/ Plans Motorsport]
| 19 Dunsfold Park, Dunsfold, Surrey, [http://maps.google.co.uk/?hl=en&q=GU6+8TB(Plans+Motorsport) GU6 8TB]
|-
| [http://www.ptp-ltd.co.uk/ Power Train Projects (PTP)]
| Trinity House, Coventry Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire, [http://maps.google.co.uk/?hl=en&q=LE10+0NB(Power+Train+Projects-PTP) LE10 0NB]
|-
| [http://www.racingdevelopments.com/ Racing Developments]
| 50 Tanners Drive, Blakelands, Milton Keynes, [http://maps.google.co.uk/?hl=en&q=MK14+5BW(Racing+Developments) MK14 5BW]
|-
| [http://www.sinclairemotorsport.com/ Sinclaire of London]
| Sinclaire House, Bryant Avenue, Romford, Essex, [http://maps.google.co.uk/?hl=en&q=RM3+0AP(Sinclaire+of+London) RM3 0AP]
|-
| [http://www.specialisedpaintwork.com/ Specialised Paintwork]
| Unit 4b, Pincents Kiln, Calcott, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 7SD, [http://maps.google.co.uk/?hl=en&q=RG31+7SD(Specialised+Paintwork) RG31 7SD]
|-
| [http://www.sportomotiveservice.com/ Sportomotive]
| Harnham Garage, Newbridge Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire, [http://maps.google.co.uk/?hl=en&q=SP2+8AA(Sportomotive) SP2 8AA]
|-
| [http://www.swlotus.com/ Steve Williams Sports Cars]
| Unit 5, Cordwallis Street, Maidenhead, Berkshire, [http://maps.google.co.uk/?hl=en&q=SL6+7BE(Steve+Williams+Sports+Cars) SL6 7BE]
|-
| [http://www.swiftsperformance.co.uk/ Swifts / David Underwood]
| 172-178 Fitzwilliam Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, [http://maps.google.co.uk/?hl=en&q=S1+4JR(Swifts+David+Underwood) S1 4JR]
|-
| [http://www.tracktorque.co.uk/ Tracktorque / Clive]
| Units 8 & 9 Rudgate Business Park, Rudgate Business Park, Rudgate Lane, Tockwith, York, YO26 7RD
|-
| [http://www.tomhorsburgh.co.uk Tom Horsburgh]
(Lotus/TVR bodywork repair/paint work)
| Grayshott, Hampshire, [http://maps.google.co.uk/?hl=en&q=GU26+6LB(Tom+Horsburgh) GU26 6LB]
Contact via: Adrian Blyth (01428) 608255
|-
| [http://www.westovergroup.co.uk/ Westover]
| 17 Witney Road, Poole, Dorset, [http://maps.google.co.uk/?hl=en&q=BH17+0GL(Westover) BH17 0GL]
|-
| [http://www.williamsautomobiles.com/ Williams Automobiles]
| St Philips Causeway, Avonmeads Bristol, [http://maps.google.co.uk/?hl=en&q=BS4+3BD(Williams+Automobiles) BS4 3BD]
|}

===France===
===Netherlands===
{| border="1"
!Name & Website !! Address & Google Map Link
|-
| [http://www.vansten.nl/ Van Sten Engineering ]
| Vrij-Harnasch 22, 2635BZ Den Hoorn (ZH) [http://maps.google.com/?hl=en&q=52.010261,4.318933]
|}

===Italy===
{| border="1"
!Name & Website !! Address & Google Map Link
|-
| [http://pb.nuvolari3000.com/ PB Racing]
| Pb racing S.r.l, 44 Via provinciale, [http://maps.google.it/?hl=en&q=44+Via+provinciale,+Lallio,+24040 24040 Lallio (Bergamo)]
|}

===Belgium===
{| border="1"
!Name & Website !! Address & Google Map Link
|-
| [http://www.lotuscars.be/ Frédéric Koninckx Motors]
| Maarschalk Gerardstraat 6, 2000 Antwerpen
|-
| [http://www.lotus-verhiest.com/ Thierry Verhiest]
| Joseph Plateaustraat 5, 8400 Oostende
|-
| [http://www.tmips.be/partners/lotuslecler/ Lotus Lecler]
| Rue de L'Yser 65, 4430 Luik
|-
| [http://www.fvhmotors.be/ FVH Motors]
| Deken Debostraat 51, 8791 Beveren-Leie (Waregem)
|}

[[Category:Lotus Elise]]
[[Category:S1]]
[[Category:S2]]
[[Category:Reference]]

Window adjustment

2010-11-06T18:58:37Z

Pum:

===S1 Window Adjustment===

[[image:s1windowadj.JPG|left|S1 Window]]
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===S2 Window Adjustment===

The S2 windows can need adjusting now and then.

First of all ensure the softtop or hardtop is fitted correctly.

The following pictures and details are for a 2001 Elise - may be different for more recent or US models.

[[image:Door card.jpg]]

In the picture above the red arrows indicate the adjusters for window tilt towards/away from the roof. They adjust the bottom of the window runners inwards/outwards, thus causing the top of the window to adjust out/in from the roof. These can be adjusted without removing the door card.

If you want to adjust the height of the window at the front/back of the window then the door card must be removed. Undo the fasteners indicated by the green arrows in the above picture. The lower mid and rear sections of the card are held on by velcro, and just pull away after the other fasteners are removed. Replace the window winder, as you'll probably need to move the window up and down whilst adjusting.

[[image:Door Inner.jpg]]

In the picture above the blue arrows indicate the adjusters for window height and tilt. Loosen them both a little with an 8mm socket, and move them up and down to adjust height and tilt of the window.

There is apparently an adjuster at the position marked by the orange arrow to move the window forwards/backwards, but I am unable to locate it on my car. Perhaps the upper trim needs to be removed.

[[image:door.JPG|thumb|none|Inside of a 06' Elise door]]

[[image:0011.JPG|thumb|left|Electric window bumpstop]]

Cars with electric windows are a little different. Glass height is determined by the position of an adjustable stop which is accessible behind the plastic membrane at the top of the access aperture.
To adjust the stop, use a 10 mm spanner to release the lock nut. This is best done with the window fully up as the stop will be held tight by the window mechanism.
Once the lock nut is released, wind the window down a little and using fingers, screw the stop in or out as required. Once correctly adjusted, nip up the lock nut.

[[Category:Interior]]
[[Category:Body]]
[[Category:Lotus Elise]]
[[Category:S2]]

File:Door Inner.jpg

2010-11-06T18:36:01Z

Pum: Inside of S2 door with door card removed.

Inside of S2 door with door card removed.

File:Door card.jpg

2010-11-06T18:34:53Z

Pum: Inside of door showing door card attachments locations.

Inside of door showing door card attachments locations.

First track day

2010-08-13T14:11:18Z

Pum: /* Bedford Autodrome */

===Your First Track Day!===

If you have any advice, tips etc please add them to the wiki just click edit.

Only done a couple of these, so i am sure i am not the most qualified person. However, here are a few thoughts. Tyres and pressures, ensure these are up to the job. The pressures make a massive difference in handling, check when cold. Arrive early, find a nice spot. Ensure your car passes the noise test early, if not then don't worry. i have seen many people with a Coke can with a few holes cut in them cable tied to their exhaust, often filled with wire wool! learn the circuit, build your speed throughout the day. try different gears for the same corner (where possible) to see how the car behaves. Take some food, falsk of tea/coffe, sun tan cream, a few tools just in case and a pump. there is little need to abuse your car on the straights, try short shifting a bit and save your engine, all the fun is to be had in the corners! the thing i have learnt most from track days and the instruction i took was how to brake and turn in, and just how late i could do this. Thus, actually trying to learn something on the day was very useful. Remember that you want to drive home with a smile, not on the back of a lorry.

===Brands Hatch===

===Oulton Park===

===Snetterton===

===Cadwell Park===

===Bedford Autodrome===

A great place to do your first trackday for a number of reasons:- there are no gravel traps to get stuck in, almost nothing to hit in the way of barriers and tyres, loads of tarmac/concrete run-off if you go into a corner too fast, very long track (if using the four little circuits combined into one big circuit) so plenty of space to be found on track. The down-side of the long track is that it has a lot of bends and corners, and so takes a long time to learn the layout. Also, it is very flat and featureless, so it's quite difficult to get your bearings until you're familiar with it. Noise levels are quite strict (87db drive by @ 20m), but any factory spec road car should be fine - my slightly tuned TVR Griffith with factory exhaust had no problem, and they're quite loud.

===Goodwood===

Remove S2 Dash Top

2010-08-13T09:12:58Z

Pum:

==How to remove the dash top from an S2 Elise==

The process is described in the S2 Service Manual, section BP pages 19-21. My car (2002 model) was a little different to the manual however so the following guide might be useful.

===Remove both front speaker grilles and speakers===

Straightforward.

===Remove both speaker panels===

On the driver's side one you will need to disconnect the hazard warning light switch. The manual says to disconnect everything but it's not needed (and not obvious to me how to disconnect the light switches anyway - didn't want to break anything !) The picture below shows what to disconnect (lower green circle)

[[Image:S2dash015.jpg|thumb|left|Click to enlarge: Behind the driver's side speaker panel]]
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===Remove plastic capping panel===

The manual says to remove the air vents from the panel. Only the topmost rotating bit needs to be removed here. On my car there were 2 screws in each vent attaching the capping panel to the dash fascia panel. These are not mentioned in the manual, and will need to be removed. The capping panel can then be pulled free (with a bit of force !)

Remove the two screws holding the dash fascia to the frame. The drivers side one is shown on the picture above (upper green circle), and the passenger one is found likewise.

[[Image:s2dash005.jpg|thumb|left|Click to enlarge:Plastic capping panel removed]]
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===Remove steering column upper and lower shrouds===

The lower shroud is held on by two screws (on my car anyway - the manual says 3 screws...), as shown below. The manual says to disconnect the trip button but I didn't see a need to - the wire is long enough to let the shroud rest on the floor while you continue working

[[Image:s2dash008.jpg|thumb|left|Click to enlarge:Lower shroud screws - under steering wheel]]
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The upper shroud is held on by four screws as shown below

[[Image:S2dash007.jpg|thumb|left|Click to enlarge:Upper shroud screws]]
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[[Image:S2dash010.jpg|thumb|left|Click to enlarge:Shrouds removed]]]
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===Remove instrument pack===

The instrument pack is secured by two bolts (M11 IIRC), one of which is shown below

[[Image:S2dash009.jpg|thumb|left|Click to enlarge:Instrument pack retaining bolt]]
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Disconnect the wiring harness from the instrument pack

[[Image:S2dash013.jpg|thumb|left|Click to enlarge:Instrument pack wiring harness]]
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[[Image:S2dash014.jpg|thumb|left|Click to enlarge:Instrument pack removed]]
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===Remove dash top===

The manual says to remove the plastic finished above the climate controls : I did this but not entirely sure it was required. UPDATE: yes, this is required. As well as holding the plastic finish to the dash, it also secures the top of the dash to the metal frame of the front of the dash.

Now remove the dash top by lifting the near most edge of the dash (to release the locating bosses from the keyhole slots in the dash) and pulling it towards you.

===Alternative dash removal method without removing plastic capping panel===

Instead of removing the plastic capping panel as described above, it is possible to get the entire dash out with the plastic capping panel attached.

Instead of removing the plastic capping panel, just remove the 4 screws that hold the ends of the plastic capping panel to the front of the dashboard. There are 2 screws at each end of the dash, above where the speakers go.

Remove the steering column shrouds, instrument pack and plastic finish above the climate controls (as described above.)

You can then gently bend or bow the plastic capping panel inwards at both ends, whilst moving the whole dash board to the right (drivers side), and slipping the left (passenger side) end out past the windscreen pillar. To avoid risk of scuffing the left pillar a piece of cloth can first be placed over the end of the capping panel where it will rub the pillar, although the windscreen pillar appears to be pretty tough material and hard to scuff.

===Re-fitting===

Basically the reverse of the above. Only tricky bit is re-assembling the steering column shrouds and instrument pack : loosely assemble the shrouds first before replacing the instrument pack and then tighten everything up.

The image below shows the keyhole slots (bottom green circles) and spigot pin holes (top green circles) that the dash top slots into on refitting.

[[Image:S2dash016.jpg|thumb|left|Click to enlarge:Dash removed, showing holes used to refit]]
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[[Category:DIY]]
[[Category:Lotus Elise]]
[[Category:S2]]

Remove S2 Dash Top

2010-08-13T09:07:19Z

Pum: /* Remove dash top */

==How to remove the dash top from an S2 Elise==

The process is described in the S2 Service Manual, section BP pages 19-21. My car (2002 model) was a little different to the manual however so the following guide might be useful.

===Remove both front speaker grilles and speakers===

Straightforward.

===Remove both speaker panels===

On the driver's side one you will need to disconnect the hazard warning light switch. The manual says to disconnect everything but it's not needed (and not obvious to me how to disconnect the light switches anyway - didn't want to break anything !) The picture below shows what to disconnect (lower green circle)

[[Image:S2dash015.jpg|thumb|left|Click to enlarge: Behind the driver's side speaker panel]]
{{clr}}

===Remove plastic capping panel===

The manual says to remove the air vents from the panel. Only the topmost rotating bit needs to be removed here. On my car there were 2 screws in each vent attaching the capping panel to the dash fascia panel. These are not mentioned in the manual, and will need to be removed. The capping panel can then be pulled free (with a bit of force !)

Remove the two screws holding the dash fascia to the frame. The drivers side one is shown on the picture above (upper green circle), and the passenger one is found likewise.

[[Image:s2dash005.jpg|thumb|left|Click to enlarge:Plastic capping panel removed]]
{{clr}}

===Alternative dash removal method without removing plastic capping panel===

Instead of removing the plastic capping panel as described above, it is possible to get the entire dash out with the plastic capping panel attached.

Remove the 4 screws that hold the ends of the plastic capping panel to the front of the dashboard. There are 2 screws at each end of the dash, above where the speakers go.

Removing the steering column shrouds and instrument pod (as described below).

You can then gently bend or bow the plastic capping panel inwards at both ends, whilst moving the whole dash board to the right (drivers side), and slipping it out past the left (passenger side) windscreen pillar. To avoid risk of scuffing the left pillar a piece of cloth can be placed over the end of the capping panel where it rubs, although the windscreen pillar appears to be pretty tough material and hard to scuff.

===Remove steering column upper and lower shrouds===

The lower shroud is held on by two screws (on my car anyway - the manual says 3 screws...), as shown below. The manual says to disconnect the trip button but I didn't see a need to - the wire is long enough to let the shroud rest on the floor while you continue working

[[Image:s2dash008.jpg|thumb|left|Click to enlarge:Lower shroud screws - under steering wheel]]
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The upper shroud is held on by four screws as shown below

[[Image:S2dash007.jpg|thumb|left|Click to enlarge:Upper shroud screws]]
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[[Image:S2dash010.jpg|thumb|left|Click to enlarge:Shrouds removed]]]
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===Remove instrument pack===

The instrument pack is secured by two bolts (M11 IIRC), one of which is shown below

[[Image:S2dash009.jpg|thumb|left|Click to enlarge:Instrument pack retaining bolt]]
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Disconnect the wiring harness from the instrument pack

[[Image:S2dash013.jpg|thumb|left|Click to enlarge:Instrument pack wiring harness]]
{{clr}}

[[Image:S2dash014.jpg|thumb|left|Click to enlarge:Instrument pack removed]]
{{clr}}

===Remove dash top===

The manual says to remove the plastic finished above the climate controls : I did this but not entirely sure it was required. UPDATE: yes, this is required. As well as holding the plastic finish to the dash, it also secures the top of the dash to the metal frame of the front of the dash.

Now remove the dash top by lifting the near most edge of the dash (to release the locating bosses from the keyhole slots in the dash) and pulling it towards you.

===Re-fitting===

Basically the reverse of the above. Only tricky bit is re-assembling the steering column shrouds and instrument pack : loosely assemble the shrouds first before replacing the instrument pack and then tighten everything up.

The image below shows the keyhole slots (bottom green circles) and spigot pin holes (top green circles) that the dash top slots into on refitting.

[[Image:S2dash016.jpg|thumb|left|Click to enlarge:Dash removed, showing holes used to refit]]
{{clr}}

[[Category:DIY]]
[[Category:Lotus Elise]]
[[Category:S2]]

Remove S2 Dash Top

2010-08-13T09:02:58Z

Pum: /* Alternative Method to Removing Plastic Capping Panel */

==How to remove the dash top from an S2 Elise==

The process is described in the S2 Service Manual, section BP pages 19-21. My car (2002 model) was a little different to the manual however so the following guide might be useful.

===Remove both front speaker grilles and speakers===

Straightforward.

===Remove both speaker panels===

On the driver's side one you will need to disconnect the hazard warning light switch. The manual says to disconnect everything but it's not needed (and not obvious to me how to disconnect the light switches anyway - didn't want to break anything !) The picture below shows what to disconnect (lower green circle)

[[Image:S2dash015.jpg|thumb|left|Click to enlarge: Behind the driver's side speaker panel]]
{{clr}}

===Remove plastic capping panel===

The manual says to remove the air vents from the panel. Only the topmost rotating bit needs to be removed here. On my car there were 2 screws in each vent attaching the capping panel to the dash fascia panel. These are not mentioned in the manual, and will need to be removed. The capping panel can then be pulled free (with a bit of force !)

Remove the two screws holding the dash fascia to the frame. The drivers side one is shown on the picture above (upper green circle), and the passenger one is found likewise.

[[Image:s2dash005.jpg|thumb|left|Click to enlarge:Plastic capping panel removed]]
{{clr}}

===Alternative dash removal method without removing plastic capping panel===

Instead of removing the plastic capping panel as described above, it is possible to get the entire dash out with the plastic capping panel attached.

Remove the 4 screws that hold the ends of the plastic capping panel to the front of the dashboard. There are 2 screws at each end of the dash, above where the speakers go.

Removing the steering column shrouds and instrument pod (as described below).

You can then gently bend or bow the plastic capping panel inwards at both ends, whilst moving the whole dash board to the right (drivers side), and slipping it out past the left (passenger side) windscreen pillar. To avoid risk of scuffing the left pillar a piece of cloth can be placed over the end of the capping panel where it rubs, although the windscreen pillar appears to be pretty tough material and hard to scuff.

===Remove steering column upper and lower shrouds===

The lower shroud is held on by two screws (on my car anyway - the manual says 3 screws...), as shown below. The manual says to disconnect the trip button but I didn't see a need to - the wire is long enough to let the shroud rest on the floor while you continue working

[[Image:s2dash008.jpg|thumb|left|Click to enlarge:Lower shroud screws - under steering wheel]]
{{clr}}

The upper shroud is held on by four screws as shown below

[[Image:S2dash007.jpg|thumb|left|Click to enlarge:Upper shroud screws]]
{{clr}}

[[Image:S2dash010.jpg|thumb|left|Click to enlarge:Shrouds removed]]]
{{clr}}

===Remove instrument pack===

The instrument pack is secured by two bolts (M11 IIRC), one of which is shown below

[[Image:S2dash009.jpg|thumb|left|Click to enlarge:Instrument pack retaining bolt]]
{{clr}}

Disconnect the wiring harness from the instrument pack

[[Image:S2dash013.jpg|thumb|left|Click to enlarge:Instrument pack wiring harness]]
{{clr}}

[[Image:S2dash014.jpg|thumb|left|Click to enlarge:Instrument pack removed]]
{{clr}}

===Remove dash top===

The manual says to remove the plastic finished above the climate controls : I did this but not entirely sure it was required

Now remove the dash top by lifting the near most edge of the dash (to release the locating bosses from the keyhole slots in the dash) and pulling it towards you.

===Re-fitting===

Basically the reverse of the above. Only tricky bit is re-assembling the steering column shrouds and instrument pack : loosely assemble the shrouds first before replacing the instrument pack and then tighten everything up.

The image below shows the keyhole slots (bottom green circles) and spigot pin holes (top green circles) that the dash top slots into on refitting.

[[Image:S2dash016.jpg|thumb|left|Click to enlarge:Dash removed, showing holes used to refit]]
{{clr}}

[[Category:DIY]]
[[Category:Lotus Elise]]
[[Category:S2]]

Remove S2 Dash Top

2010-08-13T09:01:52Z

Pum: /* Remove plastic capping panel */

==How to remove the dash top from an S2 Elise==

The process is described in the S2 Service Manual, section BP pages 19-21. My car (2002 model) was a little different to the manual however so the following guide might be useful.

===Remove both front speaker grilles and speakers===

Straightforward.

===Remove both speaker panels===

On the driver's side one you will need to disconnect the hazard warning light switch. The manual says to disconnect everything but it's not needed (and not obvious to me how to disconnect the light switches anyway - didn't want to break anything !) The picture below shows what to disconnect (lower green circle)

[[Image:S2dash015.jpg|thumb|left|Click to enlarge: Behind the driver's side speaker panel]]
{{clr}}

===Remove plastic capping panel===

The manual says to remove the air vents from the panel. Only the topmost rotating bit needs to be removed here. On my car there were 2 screws in each vent attaching the capping panel to the dash fascia panel. These are not mentioned in the manual, and will need to be removed. The capping panel can then be pulled free (with a bit of force !)

Remove the two screws holding the dash fascia to the frame. The drivers side one is shown on the picture above (upper green circle), and the passenger one is found likewise.

[[Image:s2dash005.jpg|thumb|left|Click to enlarge:Plastic capping panel removed]]
{{clr}}

===Alternative Method to Removing Plastic Capping Panel===

Instead of removing the plastic capping panel as described above, it is possible to get the entire dash out with the plastic capping panel attached.

Remove the 4 screws that hold the ends of the plastic capping panel to the front of the dashboard. There are 2 screws at each end of the dash, above where the speakers go.

Removing the steering column shrouds and instrument pod (as described below).

You can then gently bend or bow the plastic capping panel inwards at both ends, whilst moving the whole dash board to the right (drivers side), and slipping it out past the left (passenger side) windscreen pillar. To avoid risk of scuffing the left pillar a piece of cloth can be placed over the end of the capping panel where it rubs, although the windscreen pillar appears to be pretty tough material and hard to scuff.

===Remove steering column upper and lower shrouds===

The lower shroud is held on by two screws (on my car anyway - the manual says 3 screws...), as shown below. The manual says to disconnect the trip button but I didn't see a need to - the wire is long enough to let the shroud rest on the floor while you continue working

[[Image:s2dash008.jpg|thumb|left|Click to enlarge:Lower shroud screws - under steering wheel]]
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The upper shroud is held on by four screws as shown below

[[Image:S2dash007.jpg|thumb|left|Click to enlarge:Upper shroud screws]]
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[[Image:S2dash010.jpg|thumb|left|Click to enlarge:Shrouds removed]]]
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===Remove instrument pack===

The instrument pack is secured by two bolts (M11 IIRC), one of which is shown below

[[Image:S2dash009.jpg|thumb|left|Click to enlarge:Instrument pack retaining bolt]]
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Disconnect the wiring harness from the instrument pack

[[Image:S2dash013.jpg|thumb|left|Click to enlarge:Instrument pack wiring harness]]
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[[Image:S2dash014.jpg|thumb|left|Click to enlarge:Instrument pack removed]]
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===Remove dash top===

The manual says to remove the plastic finished above the climate controls : I did this but not entirely sure it was required

Now remove the dash top by lifting the near most edge of the dash (to release the locating bosses from the keyhole slots in the dash) and pulling it towards you.

===Re-fitting===

Basically the reverse of the above. Only tricky bit is re-assembling the steering column shrouds and instrument pack : loosely assemble the shrouds first before replacing the instrument pack and then tighten everything up.

The image below shows the keyhole slots (bottom green circles) and spigot pin holes (top green circles) that the dash top slots into on refitting.

[[Image:S2dash016.jpg|thumb|left|Click to enlarge:Dash removed, showing holes used to refit]]
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