C5 computer screen illumination bulbs

skinhead · Unread post by **skinhead** » 24 Nov 2008, 16:41

I have a mk1 2.2hdi c5 sx I need to renew the bulb which illuminate the computer sceen in the top of the dashboard Can anyone tell me how to get acess to do this ??
thankyou in anticipation
Tony D

Unread post by **myglaren** » 24 Nov 2008, 21:29

Use a wide, thin blade carefully to pop out the trim and the display unit is IIRC retained by a couple of torx screws.

Halfords have the bulbs at around £2 each but there are other sources that are much cheaper - possibly GSF.

One day I'll get round to fixing mine too

skinhead · Unread post by **skinhead** » 25 Nov 2008, 07:34

Hi myglaren

Thankyou for your reply,Just to double clarify I assume you are refering to the slightly darker oval trim around the display set into the dash ??

Unread post by **myglaren** » 25 Nov 2008, 17:55

skinhead wrote:Hi myglaren Thankyou for your reply,Just to double clarify I assume you are refering to the slightly darker oval trim around the display set into the dash ??

That's it. A blunt table knife is an often quoted tool of choice to remove it. Must be fairly wide or the trim will be permanently distorted.

skinhead · Unread post by **skinhead** » 25 Nov 2008, 21:52

thanks again mon ami
TD