The eyelets holding the hinge pins on the NAV door broke when I removed the ski slope by pulling on the NAV opening as you showed. It bends the panel enough to stress the eyelets and they will break. I really don't like the way Rich does it as using a pry tool on the sides against the leather bolsters will dent the foam that forms bolsters permanently. I like the method Ryan uses where prying is done at the front and rear of the panel. However, he makes it look easier than I found it was in creating a gap between panels to fit a pry tool.
Thanks for sharing your experience. Sorry that your eyelets broke in your scenario, the plastic gets super brittle. I tried the front/rear pry tool approach (off camera, on a Zoom call with them coaching) and I couldn't get a panel gap large enough for the pry tool, hence the tool-less method that worked out well. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the great video. I have used your method (gently yanking) for removing my waterfall a few times while chasing rattles and eventually to replace the waterfall totally as it had the radial cracks on the corners of the nav screen aperture that seem to be a common problem with the piano black ones. I do prefer Ryan's method for removing the plugs though, i.e. lifting up at the front rather than pivoting and reaching back, as there are more wires on the later cars with the Garmin system. These later cars also have a tether at the back of the waterfall that is held on to the dash by a screw so you can't tip them forward anyway unless you disconnect the tether first. The other thing to mention is that the Garmin screens come out with the waterfall as a complete unit so you can skip the step for disconnecting the screen cover.
My next project, when my wife isn’t looking! I took the panels around the instrument cluster off (following your video) attempting to track down a rattle. Have finally realised it’s the sat nav unit - rattle disappears when screen open. No idea from this video what the specific cause might be though
You sir are a tremendous resource for Aston Owners. I almost paid to have this done. Thanks.
Very helpful, much appreciated!
Another well done video, Steve!! Can't thank you enough for your tireless efforts and detailed plethora of do-it-yourself instructions.....Go Blue!!
The eyelets holding the hinge pins on the NAV door broke when I removed the ski slope by pulling on the NAV opening as you showed. It bends the panel enough to stress the eyelets and they will break. I really don't like the way Rich does it as using a pry tool on the sides against the leather bolsters will dent the foam that forms bolsters permanently. I like the method Ryan uses where prying is done at the front and rear of the panel. However, he makes it look easier than I found it was in creating a gap between panels to fit a pry tool.
Thanks for sharing your experience. Sorry that your eyelets broke in your scenario, the plastic gets super brittle. I tried the front/rear pry tool approach (off camera, on a Zoom call with them coaching) and I couldn't get a panel gap large enough for the pry tool, hence the tool-less method that worked out well. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the great video. I have used your method (gently yanking) for removing my waterfall a few times while chasing rattles and eventually to replace the waterfall totally as it had the radial cracks on the corners of the nav screen aperture that seem to be a common problem with the piano black ones.
I do prefer Ryan's method for removing the plugs though, i.e. lifting up at the front rather than pivoting and reaching back, as there are more wires on the later cars with the Garmin system. These later cars also have a tether at the back of the waterfall that is held on to the dash by a screw so you can't tip them forward anyway unless you disconnect the tether first.
The other thing to mention is that the Garmin screens come out with the waterfall as a complete unit so you can skip the step for disconnecting the screen cover.
Fantastic for sharing your experience - Thank You! Aston seemed to have some improvements into your car at least. Thanks for watching!
Hi Steve. I wonder what the best method is for cars that don’t have a Nav screen (like mine)? I guess the only option is prying. 🤷🏻♂️
My next project, when my wife isn’t looking! I took the panels around the instrument cluster off (following your video) attempting to track down a rattle. Have finally realised it’s the sat nav unit - rattle disappears when screen open. No idea from this video what the specific cause might be though
Hi help me please my Aston Martin the seat is not moving back passenger and driving seat
Really useful clear insy, well done 👍
Magique!
Well done again. Thanks
Excellent video
Thank you very much!
I call it the "Waterfall".
Ahh yes, I've heard that too. Thanks for sharing - and for watching!
So does almost everybody else, including Aston Martin themselves!