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“Fit the ashtray cover and rear-view mirror to the dashboard.”
Contents
Parts
- 48A – Dashboard
- 48B – Dashboard Ashtray Cover
- 48C – Rear-view Mirror Bracket
- 48D – Rear-view Mirror
- 1x DP screw (+1 spare)
- 1x HP screw (+1 spare)
Materials: Everything in this phase is made of plastic.
Build
The Dashboard
Step 01
Fit the post and pin of the Dashboard Ashtray Cover to this location on the Dashboard:
Secure these together from below with one (1) DP screw:
Step 02
Fit the keyed base of the Rear-view Mirror Bracket to this location on the Dashboard, as shown:
Secure these together from below with one (1) HP screw:
Step 03
Fit the D-shaped hole of the Rear-view Mirror over the matching pin of the Rear-view Mirror Bracket, as shown:
These parts are quite fragile, so you may not want to attach this just yet. It can be attached at a later time if that is safer. If you do attach it now, like I have, it is normal that it angles a little towards the driver’s seat:
Thoughts
The steps in this phase were simple enough, but do remember to take care of the rear-view mirror as it is quite fragile.
Next Up
Phase 49 – Dashboard: On-Off Switch and Wires, On-Off Button