Dash Panel removal question

[Doolum]

Hello All,

I'm trying to replace the main dashboard panel (the part with heater controls). To remove this part I need to also remove the surround of the key hole. However, there appears to be a screw holding this in place which I cannot access.
Is this correct? I have a 2012 28 Sdrive

Thanks

 

[B21]

Yes there is a screw…I think the instrument cluster trim hides it?

Can’t remember when I took my dash out now..

https://z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=2053537&hilit=Dashboard#p2053537

 

[Nictrix]

Didn't have to remove the key slot on both of our Z4s when removing the dash panel.
I think LHD models may be different though.

 

[B21]

Didn't have to remove the key slot on both of our Z4s when removing the dash panel.
I think LHD models may be different though.

I misread / misunderstood the issue.

 

[Doolum]

Thanks for the replies, not sure how I'm going to remove the screw

 

[Nictrix]

Thanks for the replies, not sure how I'm going to remove the screw

If its a RHD car you don't need to remove the keyslot to remove the dash panel.
Off the top of my head there is a few screws visible when you open the glove box and once the stereo is removed, a couple there too. After that it's just clips along the top.

 

[B21]

Thanks for the replies, not sure how I'm going to remove the screw

If its a RHD car you don't need to remove the keyslot to remove the dash panel.
Off the top of my head there is a few screws visible when you open the glove box and once the stereo is removed, a couple there too. After that it's just clips along the top.

Correct

 

[Doolum]

Fantastic!! Thanks for all the advice, I'll let you know how I get on

 

[Doolum]

Managed to remove it quite easily in the end, thanks for all the advice