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Dash console conversation

As we all know the P10 has standard black console dash. In this walk through we will show you how to change the console dials colour. This walk through has been done with a Nissan Primera LSX which has a clock instead of a rev counter.The tools you will need for this job are as follows:

Phillips screwdriver
Flat head screwdriver
Scanner
Photo editing software
Permanent marker
Glossy photo card
Craft knife
Ruler

Step 1

First you need to unscrew the screws around the steering wheel and remove the steering covers. remember to adjust your steering wheel to the lowest possible position possible as you are going to need the space later on.

Step 2

Now the steering cover has been removed you need to unscrew the screws around the console it's self.

Step 3

With the console exposed, remove the * screws that hold the console in place, this is where it gets tricky.Carefully pull one side (We did the left side) out, you will feel some resistance which is the bar that controls the speedometer, this will give a limited area for you to get your hand in and unclip the first of the three plugs that are behind the console. Once you have unclipped the first plug push the left side back in and pull the right side out, there you will find two plugs that must be unclipped.Now you will be able to unclip the speedometer bar in the center and remove the whole console.

Step 4

Now you have the console separated from the car remove the covers that protect the dials then remove the stoppers and needles, remembering where the fuel dial is you will need this information later.Now unscrew one of the dials (it doesn't matter which one). Place the dial into your scanner as straight as possible (this can be tricky) scan the dial at 600 DPI to ensure a good quality scan, repeat the procedure with the other dials.

Step 5

Now you can edit the dials as you see fit but remember DO NOT MOVE the points on the dials, you can change there look but you MUST NOT MOVE them. Just in case you did not understand this I will tell you again.

DO NOT MOVE THE POINTS ON THE DIALS!

Step 6

Once your happy with the new look of your dials you can print them (Print at your printers best possible quality), for this we used Glossy Photo card because it is very thick and printing looks very good on them. Once printed you will need the craft knife to cut the templates out (A ruler and patents is recommended when doing this).

Step 7

Fit the new dials to the console and screw them in place,now colour the needles with your permanent marker, reattach the stoppers and needles (Remembering the fuel gage location). Now reattach the protective covers that surround the console.

Step 8

Place the console back in your car (remember to put the plugs and speedometer cable back first), screw the covers back on, lastly step back and enjoy your new dials.Warning: Because you have total access to the console DO NOT be tempted to roll back your clock this is illegal.

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