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Wed 23 May 2007 16:12

Vectra-C Dashboard Access - Simon Collier

Hi,
I've recently bought an early (52) new shape Vectra. It has an old Nokia kit in that fits neither my phone nor a pop-port adapter, so I need a new cradle and to get it plugged in. The cable goes into the dash through the 'bits' tray beneath the heater controls. The tray pops out easy enough, but I think I need to remove at least the panel with the heater controls, if not the stereo too in order to gain access to the Car-Kit control box.

I was stunned to find that the Haynes Manual isn't available yet. Anyone know the correct/safe way to access this area? I did have a look at accessing via the foot-well, but the moulded panels seem to go right back around the hand-brake and rear vents etc so that looks like a lot of effort that may not lead me to the control box anyway.

Thanks

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Wed 23 May 2007 19:48

Vectra-C Dashboard Access - Dynamic Dave

Guessing that the phone kit is wired up to the stereo. Either remove the stereo by undoing the 4 grub screws and double din removal tool ( www.caraudioplus.co.uk/images/al_vaux.jpg ) - a coat hanger bent into the same shape will suffice. Or see if you can access by removing the glovebox.

There might be some info on www.forum.vectra-c.com .

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