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Matthew Crawford
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Victoria
Soarer TT

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Tuesday, February 26, 2008 - 06:13 pm, by:  Matthew Crawford (Doink) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I just got myself a new fold out cupholder and can;t get the bloody plate out that is sitting in there at the moment - anyone know how to install these things?!
Dave Hart
Goo Roo
Waikato
UZZ32

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Tuesday, February 26, 2008 - 06:51 pm, by:  Dave Hart (Davyboy) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Drill 2 holes in the middle of the plate. 1 at the top and one at the bottom about where the clips are (look at the new one to see).
Screw 2 long screws in enough to get a good grip.
Get 2 pliers and grip the screw ends firmly and give it a good tug and it should come out.
If not find the how to do it procedure to remove the screen and push it out.
Before you start make sure the new one is curved the right way to fit in ie it's not one from a left-hand drive car or you'll find you'll end up with drink all over your carpet.
Matthew Crawford
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Soarer TT

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Tuesday, February 26, 2008 - 07:20 pm, by:  Matthew Crawford (Doink) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Thanks dave, I decided to remove the centre panel - Even the plate that came out was heavy - they really didn't bother with saving weight on this car!!
Adrain Parsons
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Qld
JZZ30 tt

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Tuesday, February 26, 2008 - 09:33 pm, by:  Adrain Parsons (Ace1975) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

never drill holes!! just take out the panel and remove it properly., 10 min job max.
Steven Nanevski
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Wednesday, February 27, 2008 - 12:00 pm, by:  Steven Nanevski (Imprestik) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)


Adrain Parsons wrote on Tuesday, February 26, 2008 - 09:33 pm:

never drill holes!! just take out the panel and remove it properly., 10 min job max.




Why???

I done it the same way Dave described it to Matthew, there is nothing behind it......

Much easier too....
Dave Hart
Goo Roo
Waikato
UZZ32

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Wednesday, February 27, 2008 - 02:20 pm, by:  Dave Hart (Davyboy) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

It might be 10 minutes to you Adrian but to some one who's never done it before or like me who found every connector block a pig it took a couple of hours. Then time to put it back.
Doing it your way is a good way to learn though and to check on those earths to make sure everything is tightened up. You could find money under the centre consul.
Adrain Parsons
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Wednesday, February 27, 2008 - 07:41 pm, by:  Adrain Parsons (Ace1975) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Dave its so easy to do, shouldnt take over 30mins.and yes you can fix any conections while you have it out.
Matthew Crawford
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Soarer TT

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Wednesday, February 27, 2008 - 08:27 pm, by:  Matthew Crawford (Doink) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

It's def a 10 min job guys - I wish I'd just taken the surround off in the first place - rather than waste 10 min trying to get that bleedin' plate out from the front!
Alan Chow
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Wednesday, February 27, 2008 - 09:15 pm, by:  Alan Chow (Alanchow) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

10 mins? bah for an experianced person you can do it within a minute.

10 mins is for newbies. If you follow the instructions on soarercentral on how to take out the surround you'll be fine.
Rob Andreacchio
Goo Roo
Victoria


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Wednesday, February 27, 2008 - 09:31 pm, by:  Rob Andreacchio (Reepa) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)


Alan Chow wrote on Wednesday, February 27, 2008 - 09:15 pm:

10 mins is for newbies.




Was sooooo gonna say that too Chowman!
Harley Jones
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NSW
jzz30

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Thursday, September 17, 2009 - 05:37 pm, by:  Harley Jones (Dvjzz30) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)


Dave Hart wrote on Wednesday, February 27, 2008 - 02:20 pm:

It might be 10 minutes to you Adrian but to some one who's never done it before or like me who found every connector block a pig it took a couple of hours.




what the hell? i put a cup holder in mine the other day...it took all of 2 minutes and i had to unplug nothing at all. just undo 2 screws, lift the surround out reach in behind and squeeze the clips together as u push them from the back...repeat for bottom clip..then push the plate out and simply push the cup hodler in...slot the surround back in place and put 2 screws in....how can that take hours?
Dave Hart
Goo Roo
Waikato
UZZ32

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Thursday, September 17, 2009 - 08:21 pm, by:  Dave Hart (Davyboy) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

You didn't do it on a UZZ32 did you.
Harley Jones
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NSW
jzz30

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Thursday, September 17, 2009 - 08:26 pm, by:  Harley Jones (Dvjzz30) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

that is true i did it on a jzz30...what about the surround makes a uzz32 so much more complicated? the interior is the same yeah? and u only have to pull the surround out a few inches at the top really
Dave Hart
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Thursday, September 17, 2009 - 10:10 pm, by:  Dave Hart (Davyboy) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I can't remember if I was doing it at the same time as I had to remove the screen etc.
Harley Jones
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Thursday, September 17, 2009 - 10:19 pm, by:  Harley Jones (Dvjzz30) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

id say you would have been removing the screen at the same time...that will take a little longer.
Matthew Sharpe
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North Island
JZZ31

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Friday, September 18, 2009 - 05:47 am, by:  Matthew Sharpe (Madmatt) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

2 screws for the surround? What happened to the rest of them? There are two screws for the gear selector, then there are two screws under the centre cup holder, and from memory 4 or maybe even 6 more under the selector gate! (which just un-clips and has a couple of plugs on it) Then you are good to remove the surround, which also has a couple of plugs on it.

Still a very quick job requiring only two screwdrivers. I have to say its much better than drilling holes in the poor blanking cup thing, as you never know you might want to put it back in some day and it'll have holes in it!
Daniel Lee
Goo Roo
Victoria
Soarer GT Limited UZZ31 V8

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Friday, September 18, 2009 - 10:28 am, by:  Daniel Lee (Son_gokou) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

You have to remove the whole trim piece and pop out the black backing from behind. Removing the trim piece involves six screws: two located beneath the cup holder, and four beneath the gear shift cover.

- The cup holder pops out by gripping the sidewall and pulling out. You'll see the two screws under it instantly.

- To get the shift cover out, you'll have to unscrew two screws located at the base of the shift stick. Pinch the base of the shift stick and force the plastic sleeve downwards. This exposes two screws. Remove the screws and the shift stick slides right off.

- The shift cover is held in by clips too and comes out by wedging your fingers under and pulling it out. The four screws beneath it are pretty obvious from then on. Remove them.

- The trim piece is held in by plastic clips. Wedge your fingers around it and pull the trim piece free. There are wire harnesses attached behind it, but you can leave them on. reach behind and push the black backing piece through. It should pop out. Slide the cup holder unit into the slot until it clicks into place.

- Put everything back together. Job is about five minutes.

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