212 Captiva 2005 Instrument Panel Access

rlawrence

I never had a boat until now that has the panel completely enclosed on bottom; how do I access to change out a gauge?  Can someone lead me to a post or drawings or instructions somewhere?  I cannot find anywhere online.

212rowboat

i wager it's some sort of seal created... either intentionally or accidental- like wax build up or something... 

you 'can' access from the waste bin hatch... pull the can out and you should see a break in the fiberglass molding that allows you to better see what's going on in there... you won't be able to reach it, but may be able to see... 

don't forget you can take out the switch panel too- allowing better access to the gauges as well... i usually lower my steering wheel's tilt and lay the switch panel across it when i'm working under there. 

212rowboat

You access by removing the panels themselves.  From top.  Kind of a PITA you'd think, but actually easier than working from below.  

rlawrence

I took out screws and it won't come out, as all the wires are tight on it.  Have to be able to remove wires from gauges before removing from top it appears.  so.... the reason for the question.  if it's supposed to come out on top, then.... there must be something hanging onto wiring I guess?  Hate to yank on it....

rlawrence

Good ideas; thanks.

rlawrence

So I got it off finally it was just stuck. Got out the wire from my cinder it's getting messed up by the shifter! Anybody ever run into that? Must be kinking it somewhere.

But I also pulled the lousy pull connections off of my voltmeter and have no idea where they go now. I've searched for pin connections but can't find any. Anybody got help with that one?