Replace the fascia with the Type R glare and scratch free one

Pottsy · 27th March 2007, 16:57

Skills required: clipping and unclipping, screwing and unscrewing.
Special tools: none.
Parts: Type R fascia, Maplin RG00A grommet (only if you have HIDs).
Time: 30-40 mins.

Parts prices are here.

Firstly fit the grommet if you have HID lights. It goes in quite nicely once you've soaked it in boiling water for a few minutes. I have 7 left if anyone needs one (PM me for my address and send me an SAE).

Adjust the steering wheel fully back and down.

Unclip the lower dash by pulling it backwards. Remove the wire and hose (just falls off). Note that all wires are removed by pressing a release clip on the male part (the bit connected to the wires).

Remove the lower dash part.

fasc01.jpg

Remove the 2 silver screws just below the instruments and unclip the fascia by pulling it forward.

fasc04.jpg

Optionally remove the lower dash panel to help get to the wires. To do this, unclip the triangle on the edge of the dash to get to the one silver screw, and then unclip the lower dash.

Note that in this photo I've left the lower dash on - don't bother trying, I had to remove it!

fasc02.jpg

Now you can see the wires for the start button. Remove these, then you can pull the fascia forward and get to the VSA wires, then finally the single plug on the left hand side.

fasc03.jpg

What you'll see on the left:

fasc05.jpg

And on the right (blue is VSA, white is start button):

fasc06.jpg

Now lift out the fascia, and transfer the gubbins on the back from old to new. All the bits are held on with large silver screws.

fasc07.jpg

Note that some switches like to be seated before tightening. See the slots on the switch screw holes:

fasc08.jpg

Check the anti rattle velvet. Mine needed moving a bit:

fasc09.jpg

When you put everything back, don't forget to attach the white pipe onto the lower dash. Also remember the 2 silver screws that hold the fascia on before you clip on the lower dash.

Admire the finished result:

fasc10.jpg

And the other side:

fasc11.jpg

Type S Bournemouth · 27th March 2007, 17:04

great post pottsy. Just a shame I dont like the new style dash they have used in the type r even if it doesnt scratch so easily.

andy dys · 27th March 2007, 17:27

jeeze is there anything this bloke cant do?! hes like the stig of modifying cars!

nice post mate

czechplastik · 27th March 2007, 17:40

That does look pretty good!

generationgav · 27th March 2007, 17:53

I quite like the new style dash! The only thing that I'd say is shame about the grommit, but I won't need one of them.
Shame you didn't have it done for the meet and I could have taken a peek!

Can you confirm that the material is identical (or as near as) to the little rounded triangle above the dash?

Pottsy · 27th March 2007, 18:02

The material is a bit different to the triangle - more carbon-fibery than that. The grommet doesn't look so bad for real, I might just buy the switch and use it to control something else (snooper maybe?)

This job is dead easy - anyone could do it.

Stef · 27th March 2007, 18:58

Nice work Pottsy !
Pitty on the gommet! I would have mounted a button.
Example to switch on/off the courtesy lights.

Pottsy · 27th March 2007, 19:36

A button will be ordered tomorrow....

Foggy69 · 27th March 2007, 19:50

That will teach me to listen to my dealer.

I was in there today picking up my Type R rear lamps, and was told that the fascia doesn't fit.
But then again, they did tell me that the rear lights didn't fit. Hey-ho, they are meant to be the experts.
Another trip tomorrow to order the fascia. Don't suppose you have the part number??

P.o.s.s · 27th March 2007, 20:12

Time: 30-40 mins.......

Does this include me losing all the bits, breaking several nails, getting frustrated half way through and ending up with the dash board on the drive for the next 3 months.....?

Would love to be able to do something like this but my talents must lie elswhere....I hope!

Good luck to you all - soooo very jealous that I am so incapable of this.

Great post though!

pcr · 27th March 2007, 20:14

Pottsy,
These instuctions will be most helpful when I come to fix some rattles in this area.
Please can you clarify some confusion I have. The original shiny black plastic appears to be a seperate skin mounted on the larger facia part you have removed. Is this not so, if it is then can it be removed seperately ?
Thankyou.

Pottsy · 27th March 2007, 20:17

It is a skin, but it's glued on and cannot be replaced.

pcr · 27th March 2007, 20:21

Thanks Pottsy, I asked because it seems loose.

Stef · 27th March 2007, 20:27

A few more months and we all have built the perfect car!

scol78 · 27th March 2007, 20:58

How much are you paying for the Type R rear lamps

Topcat · 27th March 2007, 22:43

I am having mine replaced with the original one, I went to look at the Type R dash and decided it made the centre clear bit look a lot smaller. Although the Type R one is far more practical.

Honda only charge £40 to replace it though (im not paying for it - my insurance company are) but dont think would have imagined it myself lol

Don Leone · 28th March 2007, 00:00

This looks cool!! Very well done Pottsy!!

This new fascia will actually prevent you from getting irritated by the reflection of the sunlight.

Foggy69 · 28th March 2007, 04:22

scol78, £113 including the bulbs. Info here
De-Tangoed Type S

Kremmen · 28th March 2007, 07:13

I like it, but even though it is easy to you, I would be scared about damaging something or getting something wrong, or it won't go back properly.

Foggy69 · 28th March 2007, 14:48

Kremmen, that's what the dealers are there for, to patch up or sort out us DIYer's.

Pottsy, a big thank you for this 'How To', part is now on order.

27th March 2007, 16:57	#1 (permalink)
Pottsy Administrator Civinfo guru Join Date: 10th April 2006 Location: Leics Posts: 4,760 Thanks: 7 Thanked 61 Times in 32 Posts	Replace the fascia with the Type R glare and scratch free one Skills required: clipping and unclipping, screwing and unscrewing. Special tools: none. Parts: Type R fascia, Maplin RG00A grommet (only if you have HIDs). Time: 30-40 mins. Parts prices are here. Firstly fit the grommet if you have HID lights. It goes in quite nicely once you've soaked it in boiling water for a few minutes. I have 7 left if anyone needs one (PM me for my address and send me an SAE). Adjust the steering wheel fully back and down. Unclip the lower dash by pulling it backwards. Remove the wire and hose (just falls off). Note that all wires are removed by pressing a release clip on the male part (the bit connected to the wires). Remove the lower dash part. fasc01.jpg Remove the 2 silver screws just below the instruments and unclip the fascia by pulling it forward. fasc04.jpg Optionally remove the lower dash panel to help get to the wires. To do this, unclip the triangle on the edge of the dash to get to the one silver screw, and then unclip the lower dash. Note that in this photo I've left the lower dash on - don't bother trying, I had to remove it! fasc02.jpg Now you can see the wires for the start button. Remove these, then you can pull the fascia forward and get to the VSA wires, then finally the single plug on the left hand side. fasc03.jpg What you'll see on the left: fasc05.jpg And on the right (blue is VSA, white is start button): fasc06.jpg Now lift out the fascia, and transfer the gubbins on the back from old to new. All the bits are held on with large silver screws. fasc07.jpg Note that some switches like to be seated before tightening. See the slots on the switch screw holes: fasc08.jpg Check the anti rattle velvet. Mine needed moving a bit: fasc09.jpg When you put everything back, don't forget to attach the white pipe onto the lower dash. Also remember the 2 silver screws that hold the fascia on before you clip on the lower dash. Admire the finished result: fasc10.jpg And the other side: fasc11.jpg

27th March 2007, 20:12	#10 (permalink)
P.o.s.s Supporter Wheelnut Join Date: 10th February 2007 Posts: 63 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Time: 30-40 mins....... Time: 30-40 mins....... Does this include me losing all the bits, breaking several nails, getting frustrated half way through and ending up with the dash board on the drive for the next 3 months.....? Would love to be able to do something like this but my talents must lie elswhere....I hope! Good luck to you all - soooo very jealous that I am so incapable of this. Great post though!

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27th March 2007, 17:04	#2 (permalink)
Type S Bournemouth Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 3rd October 2006 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 958 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	great post pottsy. Just a shame I dont like the new style dash they have used in the type r even if it doesnt scratch so easily.

27th March 2007, 17:27	#3 (permalink)
andy dys Valve Cap Join Date: 19th March 2007 Location: Reading - Berks Posts: 14 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	jeeze is there anything this bloke cant do?! hes like the stig of modifying cars! nice post mate

27th March 2007, 17:40	#4 (permalink)
czechplastik King of the rodeo Civinfo guru Join Date: 24th October 2006 Location: Belfast Posts: 4,492 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	That does look pretty good!

27th March 2007, 17:53	#5 (permalink)
generationgav Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 29th May 2006 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 803 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I quite like the new style dash! The only thing that I'd say is shame about the grommit, but I won't need one of them. Shame you didn't have it done for the meet and I could have taken a peek! Can you confirm that the material is identical (or as near as) to the little rounded triangle above the dash?

27th March 2007, 18:02	#6 (permalink)
Pottsy Administrator Civinfo guru Join Date: 10th April 2006 Location: Leics Posts: 4,760 Thanks: 7 Thanked 61 Times in 32 Posts	The material is a bit different to the triangle - more carbon-fibery than that. The grommet doesn't look so bad for real, I might just buy the switch and use it to control something else (snooper maybe?) This job is dead easy - anyone could do it.

27th March 2007, 18:58	#7 (permalink)
Stef Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 14th October 2006 Location: Belgium Posts: 357 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Nice work Pottsy ! Pitty on the gommet! I would have mounted a button. Example to switch on/off the courtesy lights.

27th March 2007, 19:36	#8 (permalink)
Pottsy Administrator Civinfo guru Join Date: 10th April 2006 Location: Leics Posts: 4,760 Thanks: 7 Thanked 61 Times in 32 Posts	A button will be ordered tomorrow....

27th March 2007, 19:50	#9 (permalink)
Foggy69 Vivid Blue Rocks!!! Rocketship door handle Join Date: 5th December 2006 Location: Westerham Posts: 1,036 Thanks: 2 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts	That will teach me to listen to my dealer. I was in there today picking up my Type R rear lamps, and was told that the fascia doesn't fit. But then again, they did tell me that the rear lights didn't fit. Hey-ho, they are meant to be the experts. Another trip tomorrow to order the fascia. Don't suppose you have the part number??

27th March 2007, 20:14	#11 (permalink)
pcr Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 5th September 2006 Location: Shropshire Posts: 841 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Pottsy, These instuctions will be most helpful when I come to fix some rattles in this area. Please can you clarify some confusion I have. The original shiny black plastic appears to be a seperate skin mounted on the larger facia part you have removed. Is this not so, if it is then can it be removed seperately ? Thankyou.

27th March 2007, 20:17	#12 (permalink)
Pottsy Administrator Civinfo guru Join Date: 10th April 2006 Location: Leics Posts: 4,760 Thanks: 7 Thanked 61 Times in 32 Posts	It is a skin, but it's glued on and cannot be replaced.

27th March 2007, 20:21	#13 (permalink)
pcr Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 5th September 2006 Location: Shropshire Posts: 841 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Thanks Pottsy, I asked because it seems loose.

27th March 2007, 20:27	#14 (permalink)
Stef Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 14th October 2006 Location: Belgium Posts: 357 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	A few more months and we all have built the perfect car!

27th March 2007, 20:58	#15 (permalink)
scol78 Supporter Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 22nd July 2006 Location: leicester Posts: 174 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	How much are you paying for the Type R rear lamps

27th March 2007, 22:43	#16 (permalink)
Topcat Supporter Civinfo guru Join Date: 11th May 2006 Location: Middlesex Posts: 2,738 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	I am having mine replaced with the original one, I went to look at the Type R dash and decided it made the centre clear bit look a lot smaller. Although the Type R one is far more practical. Honda only charge £40 to replace it though (im not paying for it - my insurance company are) but dont think would have imagined it myself lol

28th March 2007, 00:00	#17 (permalink)
Don Leone Valve Cap Join Date: 23rd November 2006 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 26 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	This looks cool!! Very well done Pottsy!! This new fascia will actually prevent you from getting irritated by the reflection of the sunlight.

28th March 2007, 04:22	#18 (permalink)
Foggy69 Vivid Blue Rocks!!! Rocketship door handle Join Date: 5th December 2006 Location: Westerham Posts: 1,036 Thanks: 2 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts	scol78, £113 including the bulbs. Info here De-Tangoed Type S

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Kremmen Krem de la Krem Civinfo guru Join Date: 7th January 2007 Location: West London Posts: 2,407 Thanks: 2 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	I like it, but even though it is easy to you, I would be scared about damaging something or getting something wrong, or it won't go back properly.

28th March 2007, 14:48	#20 (permalink)
Foggy69 Vivid Blue Rocks!!! Rocketship door handle Join Date: 5th December 2006 Location: Westerham Posts: 1,036 Thanks: 2 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts	Kremmen, that's what the dealers are there for, to patch up or sort out us DIYer's. Pottsy, a big thank you for this 'How To', part is now on order.