Nice post Leroy.

Do you mind if I edit it by putting the pictures in using the vbulletinimg thingy?.I'll put it in the knowledge base for future reference too.

Nice work.

 

You are very welcome Laggy, I'd noticed a couple of posts regarding this issue with no answers and as I was getting really p$$ed off with the rattle on mine I thought I'd do it today, if you can insert a pic of the corner trim/switch bitty as step one that would be great as although the rest of mine turned out okay the first one didn't. Might be useful to include pics for removing the steering wheel cowl screws(only three) to gain access to the two lower screws on the instrument panel, look foreward to some meat :d
Regards Leroy

 

There we go Leroy,all sorted.

I'll stick it in the How to section.

You are a star.:d

 

Good stuff Laggy, hopefully that will help our members
Regards Leroy

 

leroy

hi leroy,l want to take watch cover like your car's,can you advise any way,please help me my email erdemkaraman35@yahoo.com,thankss

 

Hos geldinez! Thank you for your e-mail, I hope my reply helped you but as I said it is difficult to find the plastic cover for your clocks on it's own. Good luck with your search
Regards Leroy

 

wouv,you know speak turkish,l m sorry but you rirgt,what l dont know now,in turkey there isnt laguna has got satnav system so that renault service gave negatif answer,in your country there are alot satnav laguna but the post is problem
lets common find a solution

 

Hi again Erdem, I could not open the picture in your e-mail so I guessed it was the plastic cover for your clocks you were looking for. Do you have a Digital Camera? If so you can make a picture of the piece you need and if you save it to your PC you can send it in your reply. If you write your message and then scroll down the page you will see 'Manage Attachments', click on this and find the saved picture and open the file, then click on upload and the picture will be fixed in your message, I have a picture of my Laguna.
Regards Leroy
Iyi gecelar Arkada?

 

thanks for your explanation,l hope now l can add picture,if you can find plastic cover for your clocks ,how do l will buy,

 

and l did send again via l make sure

 

That is very good my friend, jpeg files are easiest for us. So I think it is your sat-nav screen that is not working, is the part with the CD under the glove box okay?
Regards Leroy

 

satnav screen is ok,it has not problem,problem is cover of satnav instrument panel,l have to find new ,but in turkey there wasnt here,please could you find in england at seconhand or scrap dealer

 

Hi, I have a 98 2.0 Laguna..I come from Turkey. There are two airbags on my car. Is there glove compartment on this models?

 

Odometer Bulbs

Thanks for the info on taking the instrument panel apart, looks MOST useful when I get round to doing it. It seems that my odometer bulb(s) has (have) gone (can read the odometer with a torch). It'd be REALLY helpful to be able to buy new one(s) before I strip the instrument panel. Anyone know the details of the bulb(s)? Cheers.

 

Instrument Panel Bulbs

The instrument panel bulbs are all small 1.2W bulbs. You can buy them with or without the holders and are marked as "509T" in Halfords (cost a couple of quid each). I ended up replacing 7 of mine (including the 2 odometer bulbs) that I knew were knackered so it's worth buying a few more than you think you need ! !

 

Leroy that is a 1st class pictoral explanation and tutorial for removal you done well there son 10/10

Arthur.

 

Leroy,gone but not forgotten.

Thanks Memmnock.

 

Thanks Guys I would never have been able to do this without the pics

 

is it the same bulbs for the centre display as my bumbla have gone in that aswell as the rev counter lol

 

How to remove the centre console to replace the bulb which lights up the air control knobs.​

Soo here is some pictures of how i removed the centre console panels to get to the air control knobs in a Laguna Mk1.
NOTE: make sure you have the radio code, as it has to be removed. It cost me £7 to get a new one!.

First i removed the radio, using U clips things!. then once that is remove the tray under the radio can be removed by getting a flat screw driver and lifting out all four clips holding it in place, then a final tug and it comes out.
Next is the removal of the lighter/ash tray console, remove the ash tray (pull out) then remove the two * screws holding the rest in, gently pull this out with it some of the gear stick cover. once this it out four * screws at the bottom of the radio bracket need to be removed.
Once they have being remove a further two * screws inside the hole need removing, (they are at the back, Not the big silver one). Once all 6 * screws removed the radio holder part can be removed.
This is where i when wrong, trying to remove the facia of the control knobs, I lifted the bottom front of the control knobs facia however ended up cracking the top, see pictures, however enabled me to get the the bulb which lights them. this bulb is the same for the clock! simply unclip the circuit board and rotate the bulb to remove it. You can get replacement ones in halfords for £3, you have to look hard for it though! See the pictures for anymore details, anyway the bit i cracked is hardly noticeable when i but the unit all back and now i can see the knobs in the dark .

 

I have noticed several more mature Lagunas suffer from failed backlighting on the instrument panel, and mine is now going the same way. If I follow these very clear instructions to dismantle the instrument panel will I be able to get to the bulb or whatever needs to be replaced? Best to ask before I start! Excellent forum - keep up the good work. Alan.

 

Once you have the instrument binnacle out you'll see all the bulbs in the back of the unit.The holders just twist and pull out.

 

I 'll get on with it shortly. The step by step pictures are a great help too. Thanks very much to all.

 

Job done. New bulbs (without holders) were 60p each.
A couple of extra points that may be helpful:
1. Access to the screws for the console around the steering column and lock is easier if you turn the wheel one way to get to one screw then the other way to access the second screw.
2. My flashy RXE model (oooh!) has a third screw holding the lower half of the console, behind the two shown in your picture.
3. My car also has controls for the stereo near the right hand stalk, and this unit needs to be removed to get the upper half of the console off. To do this slide the left hand section of the plastic cover to the left after turning the steering wheel so the airbag is to the left. This will give you room to get a T20 to undo the screw on the stereo control, then the console comes away. I attach a couple of pictures of this if you want to add them to the thread.

 

Hello, I've just removed the cluster following these instructions in order to replace the odometer bulbs, It was a real pain! LOL fortunately is done and I have a visible odometer again! Thank You!

 

Looking forward to following Leroy's step by step as will be replacing my speedo unit. Anyone able to suggest how long it might take to do? just so i've got a rough idea- i'm sure it'll take me longer though!

(need to take more care then when i replaced the wiper motor and broke my windscreen! lol)