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    Dust behind instrument panel glass ?

    Hi guys. We've just been on an extended trip through Outback NT, QLD and NSW in our 08 D4-D Prado GXL ( great trip BTW, I must put up a report one day )

    Anyway, a layer of fine of dust has deposited itself on the rear side of the instrument panel perspex. Not all over it, just in patches
    It's quite annoying because when the sun shines on the instrument panel, the dust obscures the dials quite a bit.

    Should I ask for it to be fixed/cleaned under warranty ?

    How hard is it to take off the perspex and clean behind it myself ? I did a search found another thread on a similar subject ( sand in instrument panel ) but there was no detailed description on how to remove the perspex on a 120 Series.

    Personally as it's under warranty, I'm loath to touch it, having pulled apart an older Hilux one years ago and cracking the perspex.
    Cheers, Wayne
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  • #2
    Re: Dust behind instrument panel glass ?

    Belay that, I did a bit more searching and found this thread

    viewtopic.php?f=16&t=3535&hilit=+instrument

    from this it looks like removing the instrument cluster is not difficult.
    it also seems the perspex cover is held on only by a couple of screws at the top of the cluster.
    Cheers, Wayne

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    • #3
      Re: Dust behind instrument panel glass ?

      Has anyone removed the plastic cover yet? I have the same problem but I do not want to screw up the operation :P

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      • #4
        Re: Dust behind instrument panel glass ?

        I haven't got round to it yet.
        It's not exactly a show stopper - just annoying.

        I did have a quick look - there's two plastic plugs at the top of the black shroud bit that are easy to take out. That's as far as I got.
        Looks like to release the bottom of that black plastic shroud you need to remove the panel around the driver's knees first.

        From what I could see it looks like the clear perpsex is only held on by two screw at the top and lugs at the bottom - not glued or anything.

        But I'd like to hear from somoene that's done it.

        The other thing I was going to try is get the dealer to clean it under warranty - whtdya reckon on my chances ? :?
        Cheers, Wayne

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        • #5
          Re: Dust behind instrument panel glass ?

          Under Warranty? My thoughts are not good. Unless there's been some sort of manufacturing defect such as a faulty seal or cracked plastic cover etc. I'm not aware that Toyota guarantee's that dust will absolutely not get into the cab space, or instrument panels. I suppose you could argue the fact that if dust can get in there through fair use of the vehicle and obscure critical information, that is in itself a manufacturing defect. Make sure to tell them though that the dust got in when you were traveling along recognized gazetted roads and not along a 4WD track that Toyota might argue voids warranty because you took the vehicle where it wasn't supposed to be. If it is something common to all the Prado's though and not a breakage / fault with yours I'm not sure what Toyota will do. My thoughts are they'll ask you to wear the cost of cleaning as it is all part of owning and operating your Prado. If they do find a missing rubber grommet etc then yeah, I'd expect they'd clean the instrument panel and put in the grommet under warranty. When it comes to Toyota and claims though, I admit to being extremely cynical.

          They'll have no scruples about charging you some impossible amount to clean it though.
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          • #6
            Re: Dust behind instrument panel glass ?

            Let us know how you get along. I am interested in cleaning this up from the inside.

            Cheers.

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            • #7
              Re: Dust behind instrument panel glass ?

              i have dont mine . its a very easy job took all of about 15 mins...
              just remember it is very easy to scratch so make sure u use a CLEAN dry cloth... .. i also wiped the cluster itself as mine had an heap of dust in there...


              Jack
              06 GXL Turbo Diesel. Auto. 2" Pedders Lift Kit Maxis Big Horns , Sony DVD and reverse camera, Safari snorkel, ARB colour coded winch bar, IPF 900XS, UHF

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              • #8
                Re: Dust behind instrument panel glass ?

                Originally posted by Locked_Prado
                i have dont mine . its a very easy job took all of about 15 mins...
                just remember it is very easy to scratch so make sure u use a CLEAN dry cloth... .. i also wiped the cluster itself as mine had an heap of dust in there...


                Jack
                Hi Jack,

                So did you only have to remove the two top screws then as ozwapet2 mentioned?

                Cheers.

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                • #9
                  Re: Dust behind instrument panel glass ?

                  from what i can remember.. ( there was beer involved ) .. there is two screws up the top.. and i removed the lower panel and there are two screws in there aswell

                  Jack
                  06 GXL Turbo Diesel. Auto. 2" Pedders Lift Kit Maxis Big Horns , Sony DVD and reverse camera, Safari snorkel, ARB colour coded winch bar, IPF 900XS, UHF

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                  • #10
                    Re: Dust behind instrument panel glass ?

                    Originally posted by Locked_Prado
                    from what i can remember.. ( there was beer involved ) .. there is two screws up the top.. and i removed the lower panel and there are two screws in there aswell

                    Jack
                    I think he was asking what holds the clear plastic window on to the instrument panel itself i.e. do you need to remove the whole cluster or can you just take off the clear plastic with it in situ.

                    I
                    Cheers, Wayne

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                    • #11
                      Re: Dust behind instrument panel glass ?

                      ah i am a bit slow.. i removed the cluster as it was night time and couldnt be arsed trying to di it in the car.. but mine just uncliped from memory.. no screws.
                      06 GXL Turbo Diesel. Auto. 2" Pedders Lift Kit Maxis Big Horns , Sony DVD and reverse camera, Safari snorkel, ARB colour coded winch bar, IPF 900XS, UHF

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                      • #12
                        Re: Dust behind instrument panel glass ?

                        Having removed the entire center stack to change the Stereo, I am now more comfortable with working on the car, I will see if removing those tow screws will remove the plastic cover and report back in due course

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                        • #13
                          Re: Dust behind instrument panel glass ?

                          Watching this with interest.
                          I have dust there too.
                          Arrived home today after 3 months involving Plenty, Tanami, Gibb River Road.
                          I'm sure the Prado weighs many kilos more than before, having ingested a gutful of dust, despite filters etc.
                          Old 90 series didnt get nearly so dusty.
                          Saw a new Pajero with even more dust inside.
                          I'm hoping the removal of the instrument panel cover is just a simple removal of the 2 screws and pulling out.
                          Cheers
                          ron
                          2013 Land Rover Discovery 4 SDV6 SE
                          Ex 2008 Toyota Prado 120 VX, D4D
                          Ex 1997 Toyota Prado 90 GXL, V6
                          Ex 1988 Mitsubishi Pajero V6
                          Ex 1986 Suzuki Sierra

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