WH statesman - under radio console

[Filippimini]

Hi all,

The console under the radio on my grandfathers wh statesman console stays open. Is the clip that holds this shut accessible without removing the console?

I believe it's like this VT VX VU WH Commodore Statesman Cupholder Radio Compartment Clip Catch Latch | eBay

But that picture looks like a cross section, meaning the clip is only accessible from the back?

Cheers

 

[accentstencil]

You remove the hinge pin on the left then if you look inside the compartment on the right hand side you will see a small cut out in which you insert a screwdriver to unclip the whole the whole mechanism. You then just pull it out, door and all and then you can easily change the clip.

 

[Filippimini]

Thanks accentstencil,

What so you mean by hinge pin? And how is it removed?

What parts will I need when I've got it out?

Do I need to remove any other trim from the console?

 

[accentstencil]

If you look at the left side where the lid attaches to the compartment you will see a hinge which allows to door to move, in the centre of the hinge you will see a pin, pull that pin out and the door will separate from the compartment. Don't lose the pin.
Then insert a screwdriver into the cutout I described earlier, this will unclip the whole mechanism allowing you to pull it out.
The only part you will need is the new latch clip.

 

[Filippimini]

Thanks again,

Doesn't sound too hard.