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1 INTERIOR TRIM SECTION VE Sub-Section Page General Description/Fascia Structure Layout 2 Door Trim Panel VE.1 3 Sill Trim Panel VE.2 4 Passenger 'A' post trim panel aperture cover/ VE.3 5 Drivers Switch Panel Housing Upper & Lower Column Cowl Trims VE.4 6 Instrument Pack Cowling Trim VE.5 7 'A' Post Trim Panels VE.6 8 FLV (Face Level Vent) Mounting Panel VE.7 9 Fascia Top Panel VE.8 10 Centre Console VE.9 11 Seats & Seat Runners VE Rear Bulkhead Trim Panel VE Passenger Airbag Cover Panel VE Updated 22 nd July 2013 Page 1

2 RHD FASCIA STRUCTURE (LHD symmetrically opposite) FLV (Face Level Vent) mounting panel Fascia top 'A' post trim aperture panel Face Level Vents PAB (Passenger Air bag) cover Instrument cowling Audio head unit speaker Upper column cowl Lower column cowl Dash panel upper Dash panel lower/stowage shelf Drivers switch panel housing Chassis sill trim 'A' post trim panel Interior trim philosophy Exige S interior trim panels are constructed of light weight/strong composite materials to achieve a suitable aesthetical balance for a sports car interior whilst remaining practical and functional for every day road use. Where possible trim components have be designed so that the same part will fit both RHD and LHD vehicles an example being the RH and LH A post trims either of which can accommodate the driver s exterior lighting controls. To achieve a level of individuality for the discerning driver, many of the panels are available covered in various materials/colours/pattern and stitching options. Page 2

3 VE.1 - Door trim panel Fixing screws Main panel Window switch bezel bracket Insert panel Window switch bezel The door trim panel assembly consists of a main plastic ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) panel covered in either various coloured leather or suedetex material options. An insert panel assembly is fitted into the middle of the main panel, made of SRIM (Structural Reaction Injection Moulding); using a polyurethane resin and glass reinforcement covered in high density polyether foam which again is covered in either various coloured leather or suedetex material options. A bezel bracket fitted to its rear side to accommodate the electric window switch. The insert panel is fixed to the outer side of the main panel with pozi - drive screws which are fitted through from the rear side of the main panel into threaded inserts moulded into the insert panel. The door trim panel is secured to the door shell by: 1. M5 x 20 button cap headed screws (4) positioned along the top of the panel Drive lock rivet (1) positioned lower front of the panel. 3. Trim clip (1) positioned within the lower rear of the panel. 4. Velcro strips (2) attached to the lower inside of the main panel and door shell. Removal: 1. Release the M5 x 20 button cap headed screws (4) securing the panel to the top of the door shell. 2. Prise the drive lock rivet out of the lower front of the panel. 3. Prise the rear trim clip away from the door shell using a suitable trim tool. 4. Carefully pull the door trim panel away from the door shell releasing it from Velcro retaining strips. 5. Disconnect the window switch flylead connector from the door harness connector. 6. The door panel can now be removed from the vehicle. Is the reversal of removal Page 3

4 VE.2 - sill trim panel 'A' post trim/ sill trim panel screws Pocket mat Double sided tape Rear mounting screw Double sided tape The sill trim panel is secured to the outboard side of the chassis side rail by No. 6 x ½ self tapping screw (1) located at the rear lower edge. It is also fixed by No. 6 x ¾ self tapping screw (2) to the front of the chassis onto a bracket also used to secure the lower section of the 'A' post trim panel. Additional security is provided by the use of 3 x 75 mm of double sided tape located on the underside of the sill trim adhering it to the uppermost section of the chassis side rail. Removal: 1. Remove the pocket sill mat (fixed with double sided tape) to gain access to the No 6 x ¾ self tapping screw (2) securing the trim to the front 'A' post panel/front chassis support bracket. 2. Release the front screws (2) and rear 6 x ½ self tapping screw (1) securing the trim to the front and rear of the chassis side rail. 3. Using both hands, carefully prise the trim panel upwards to overcome the adhesive bond of the double sided tape securing it to the chassis side rail. Is the reverse of removal, the condition of the double sided tape originally fitted should be assessed and renewed if necessary. Page 4

5 VE.3 - Passenger 'A' post trim panel aperture cover/drivers Switch Panel Housing The panel housing for the external lights and DPM switches is mounted within the drivers A post trim. The panel housing also covers the fixings securing the upper section of 'A' post trim to the upper dash panel. To prevent the fixings securing the passenger A post trim from being exposed, a blanking panel (referred to as the aperture panel) is also fitted to the passenger side of the fascia as an aesthetic finisher trim. Drivers side DPM/light switch housing Fixing screw into 'A' post pillar trim v40 Removal (driver s or passenger side): Release the No. 8 x 3/4" self tapping screws (2) securing the lower section of the trim panel to the A post trim. Passenger side: 1. Pull the lower section of the trim dowwards to release the two upper integrally moulded mounting tabs away from the A post trim. 2. The panel can now be withdrawn from the fascia assembly. Driver s side: 1. Pull the lower section of the trim outwards to release the two upper integrally moulded mounting tabs away from the A post trim. 2. Disconnect the flyleads securing the external lighting and DPM switches to their main harness connectors. The panel complete with the switches can now be withdrawn from the fascia assembly. Refer to service notes section MV.6 for further information on removing the switches from the panel trim. Is the reverse of removal. Page 5

6 VE.4 - upper and lower column cowl trims The upper column cowl can be removed independently of the lower cowling. Lower dash closure panel Removal of the lower cowling requires the upper cowl to be removed as it is held in place to the lower cowl by self tapping screws which fix into spire nuts fitted onto lower cowl integral mounting tabs. To remove upper cowling: 1. Release the No6 x ½ pozi-csk-s/t screw (2) located either side of the cowling forward of the column switches securing it to the lower cowling. 2. Release locating tabs (3) securing the upper cowling to the lower cowling. Upper cowl Lower cowl/ upper cowl locating tabs Lower cowl/ lower dash panel locating tabs 3. The upper column cowling can now be withdrawn from the steering column. To refit: Reverse of removal except that the cowling should be fitted correctly around the column switch gaiters and lower cowling locating tabs. To remove lower cowling: 1. Remove upper cowling, (see above). Lower cowl underside mounting bracket screw 2. Release the No8 x ¾ flg-pozi screw (2) located either side of the cowling rearward of the column switches screwed directly into the outer sides of the column cowl mounting brackets. 3. Release the No6 x ½ pozi-csk-s/t screw (2) located underneath the lower cowl base screwed directly into the front under sides of the column cowl mounting brackets. 4. Slide out the plastic ring positioned around the ignition barrel. Lower cowl/ upper cowl screw Ignition ring Lower cowl side mounting bracket screw 5. The lower cowling can no be manoeuvred around the ignition lock assembly and withdrawn from the steering column. 6. Disconnect the Instrument panel illumination button and Engine Protection Valve Override Switch (If fitted) flyleads from the main vehicle harness connectors; refer to service notes section MV.5 & MV.7 for further information. To refit: Reverse of removal except that: The cowling should be fitted correctly around the column switch gaiters and cowl closure panels on the lower dash. Locate the screws into the front fixing point between indicator stalk position and forward edge of cowl. Wind in a few threads. Locate the screws on the underside of cowling into the mounting brackets and wind in a few threads. Set the gaps between the upper and lower cowlings and tighten all fixings in place in the same order as they were started. Page 6

7 VE.5 - instrument pack cowling trim Cowling trim clip Velcro retaining strip Removal: 1. Remove the upper and lower column cowl trims; refer to sub-section VE.4 for further information. 2. Pull the instrument shroud backwards to release the four spring clips from their apertures in the dash panel. Note: Care should be taken when removing the cowling as the underside of the cowling is also affixed to the fascia top with a strip of velcro, also ensure to collect all 4 retention clips some of which may have detached from the cowling and remained in the upper dash. Is the reverse of removal, the condition of the velcro tape originally fitted should be assessed and renewed if necessary. Page 7

8 VE.6 - 'A' post trim panels Lotus Service Notes PAB cover Passenger 'A' post trim PAB clip 15 Removal/driver's side panel: 1. Remove the door sill trim panel; refer to sub-section VE.2 for further details. 2. Remove the drivers switch panel housing; refer to subsection VE.3 for further details. 3. Remove the instrument cowling; refer to sub-section VE.5 for further details. 4. Release the No8 X x ¾ flg-pozi screw (2) securing the A post trim to the upper dashboard panel. The A post trim with FLV can now be withdrawn from the fascia. Driver's 'A' post trim Is the reverse of removal, Removal/passenger side: 1. Pull the PAB (Passenber Air Bag) door away from the upper dash panel, which action will require the four retaining clips to be renewed. Refer to sub-section VE.12 for further information. 2. Remove the door sill trim panel; refer to sub-section VE.2 for further details. 3. Remove the passenger 'A' post trim panel aperture cover; refer to sub-section VE.3 for further details. 4. Release the No8 X x ¾ flg-pozi screw (2) securing the A post trim to the upper dashboard panel. Is the reverse of removal, except: Refer to sub-section VE.12 for fitment procedure of passenger airbag cover panel. Updated 22 nd July 2013 Page 8

9 10 Lotus Service Notes 11 VE.7 - FLV (Face Level Vent) mounting panel PAB 9 clip FLV mounting panel fixing screw Removal: 1. Remove audio head unit; refer to service notes section MV.15 for further details. 33 FLV mounting 41 panel Remove the instrument pack cowling trim; refer to sub-section 17 VE.5 for further details. 3. Pull the PAB (Passenber 8 Air Bag) 20 door away from the upper 10 dash panel, which action will require the four retaining clips to be renewed. 21 Refer to sub-section VE.12 for further information Release the No8 X x ¾ flg-pozi screw (3) securing the FLV mounting panel to the upper dashboard panel. 5. Pull the FLV mounting panel backwards to release the 18single spring clip from the aperture in the dash panel 28 located centrally between the HVAC centre ducts. The FLV mounting panel can now be withdrawn from the fascia. Note: Ensure to collect the retention 26 clip which may have detached from the cowling and remained in the upper dash panel. Is the reverse of removal, except: Refer to sub-section VE.12 for fitment procedure of passenger airbag cover panel. Updated 22 nd July 2013 Page 9

10 VE.8 - fascia top panel A C A B A Fascia fixing to dash panel A: RHD & LHD B: RHD only C: LHD only WARNING: The airbag Sensor & Diagnositic Module can maintain sufficient voltage to cause an airbag deployment for up to 20 seconds after the battery has been disconnected. Before working on the airbag system, or in close proximity to an airbag, Refer to service notes section WC.5 with information and precautions on how to temporarily disable the airbag system: Removal: 1. Remove the driver and passenger 'A' post trims; refer to sub-section VE.6 for further details. 2. Pull the PAB (Passenber Air Bag) door away from the upper dash panel, which action will require the four retaining clips to be renewed. Refer to sub-section VE.12 for further information. 3. Remove the FLV (Face Level Vent) mounting panel: refer to sub-section VE.6 for further details. 4. Release the No8 X x ¾ flg-pozi screw (4) securing the facia top panel to the upper dashboard panel. 5. Lif the panel and withdraw rearwards to disengage the two spigots from the base of the windscreen surround. 6. Disconnect the speaker cables. The fascia top panel can now be removed from the vehicle. Is the reversal of removal except: Refer to sub-section VE.12 for fitment procedure of passenger airbag cover panel. Updated 22 nd July 2013 Page 10

11 VE.9 - centre console 4. Gear lever knob grub screw 5. Parking brake lever sleeve grub screws 1. Stowage pocket screw 2. Rear lower console screws 6. Centre console to gearshifter securing screws Removal: 1. Release the No. 6 x 3/8" screw (1) securing the stowage pocket to trim shroud and remove. 2. Release the No. 6 x 3/8", screw (2) securing the rear lower console to its retaining bracket. 3. Disconnect the auxiliary 12 volt DC power socket from its main harness connector, the lower console can now be withdrawn from the cabin. 4. Release the grub screw in the front face of the gear lever knob, and unscrew the knob. 5. Pull the parking brake lever fully upwards and release the two grub screws in the underside of the lever sleeve and withdraw the sleeve, the parking brake should remain in the fully upwards position. 6. Release the pan head screw and washer (2) securing either side of the front centre console to the gearshift/ parking brake assembly. 7. Carefully lift the rear of the console assembly so that the parking brake gaiter and console can clear the parking brake lever. 8. Continue to raise the console assembly to turn the end of the gear shifter gaiter inside out exposing the tie wrap securing it to the lift tube. Cut the tie wrap and pull the console and gaiter off of the lift tube. The console can now be withdrawn from the vehicle cabin. Note: dependant on the parking brake cable adjustment, it may be necessary to disconnect one side of the parking brake cable to allow sufficient lever travel to lift off the centre console, refer to service notes section JM.7 for further details 9. Once the console has passed over the parking brake lever, disconnect the central door locking, hazard lamp and heated rear window switches from their main harness connections. The console can now be withdrawn from the cabin, take care to prevent scratching the shroud on seat belt fixings or seat runners. Is the reverse of removal. 8. Gear shift gaiter tie wrap 3. Auxiliary power socket Page 11

12 VE.10 - seat runners & seats The passenger seat position is fixed for maximum safety, and both seats have a non-adjustable backrest angle, Cushion density and contours of both seats have been anatomically designed to optimise comfort and minimise fatigue. To adjust the fore/aft position of the driver s seat, raise the lift bar beneath the front of the seat, and slide to the position required. Ensure that the catch is fully engaged after adjustment by attempting to slide the seat with the lift bar released. Seat mounting In order to allow sufficient space for the driver s seat to be mounted on sliding runners and provide some fore/ aft positional adjustment, the parking brake, gearchange mechanism and cabin centre divide are offset to the passenger side, with the passenger seat using a fixed position mounting frame. The driver's seat runners and passenger's seat frame are secured to the chassis tub using thread inserts in the seat front crossmember, and at the rear of the cabin floor. The chassis is built with both LHD and RHD seat fixings, with the driver s seat runners using the inboard most fixings, and the passenger seat frame the outboard. If the driver's seat is removed from the car, or the runners separated, it is most important to maintain the correct configuration on re-assembly. The spring loaded lift bar must engage the same latch slot in each runner. Any misalignment or incorrect positioning may inhibit full fore/aft seat position adjustment, and/or may not allow secure engagement of the lift bar latches. RHD shown (LHD symmetrically opposite) Gearchange mechanism common fixings Front RHD passenger seat fixings RHD park brake fixings RHD driver s seat fixings b373 Page 12

13 Drivers Seat and runner removal 6. Seat belt lower anchor bolt & spacer Passenger seat mounting frame 4. Front seat runner screws & washers 7. Seat belt stalk warning light harness connector 2. Rear seat runner screws & stops 11. Front seat base to runner nuts & washers 9. Seat belt buckle bolt washer & spring Preparation Remove hard top, see service notes section BT.1 for further information. To prevent potential damage to the interior trims and seat during removal, fit protective covers to the side sill trims and seat assembly before removal. Removal: 1. Using the seats lift bar, move the seat forward Release the 2 M8 x 20 cap head screws securing the rear of the LH and RH seat runner to the chassis floor and collect the seat rail runner stops. Move the seat rearwards. Release the 2 M8 x 25 screws and washers securing the front of the LH and RH seat runner to the chassis floor. Carefully raise the seat and disconnect any harness multi-plugs (such as drivers seat belt stalk harness if fitted). Release the bolt and spacer securing the seat belt lower anchor point to the seat frame. Carefully raise the seat and disconnect any harness multi-plugs (such as drivers seat belt stalk harness if fitted). The seat and runner assembly can now be removed from the vehicle. Page 13

14 9. Release the bolt, washer and spring securing the seat belt buckle to seat frame and remove. 10. Release the 2 M8 x 12 button headed screws securing the LH and RH runner assembly to the rear of the seat base. 11. Release the 2 M8 nyloc nuts securing the LH and RH runner assembly to the front of the seat base, (note that there are washers fitted to either side the front runner to seat mounting plate). 12. The runner assembly can now be removed. Refitment Refitment is reverse procedure to removal except. Fit all 4 runner to seat frame fixings in finger tight then tighten to 15Nm, check that the runners slide freely before refitting seat assembly back into the vehicle*. Refit the seat belt stalk, bolt, washer and spring in the correct order and tighten to 33Nm. Place seat back into the vehicle and refit the bolt and spacer in the correct order securing the seat belt lower anchor point to the seat frame and tighten to 33Nm. Fit all 4 runner to floor mount screws in finger tight, ensure the seat moves freely on the runners before tightening all 4 fixings to 25Nm. Page 14

15 VE.11 - Rear Bulkhead Trim Panel Rear bulkhead panel trim fixings Rear header rail trim fixings Alarm Intrusion/ microwave sensor Parking aid sounder Lotus DPM sway sensor Fuel pump/gauge sender unit access panel Access to certain components such as the Lotus DPM (Dynamic Performance Management) sway sensor, alarm micro-wave intrusion sensor, parking aid sounder module and fuel pump/gauge sender unit access panel require the rear bulkhead trim panel to be removed. Preparation: WARNING: Before working near, removing or refitting a pyrotechnic seat belt assembly, the ignition key should be withdrawn, and the battery leads disconnected from both positive and negative terminals, and isolated to ensure that accidental contact cannot occur. Removal: 1. Remove both driver and passenger seats; refer to sub-section VE.10 for further information Remove the rear lower console; refer to sub-section VE.9 for further information. Remove the interior lamp assembly; refer to service notes section MV.6 for further information. Release the LH/RH bolts securing the upper seat belt anchor points to the seat belt anchor frame, ensuring to collect the 5mm spacers; refer to service notes section WC.12 for further information. Release the header rail trim to bulkhead panel fixings (5) and remove from the cabin area. Release the bulkhead trim panel to bulkhead panel plastic fasteners (4) and pull the trim slightly forward to gain access to the rear speaker to main harness connectors. Disconnect the speaker wires and withdraw the panel from the cabin area. Is the reversal of removal. Page 15

Lotus Service Notes VE.12 - PAB (PASSENGER AIR BAG) COVER remove or refit $ $! $ certain dashboard trim panels it is necessary to partially remove the PAB (Passenger Air To $ $",#$ 2$)/(.

16 Lotus Service Notes VE.12 - PAB (PASSENGER AIR BAG) COVER remove or refit $ $! $ certain dashboard trim panels it is necessary to partially remove the PAB (Passenger Air To $ $",#$ 2$)/(.+,(* Bag) Cover to gain access to additional hidden trim fixings or to allow enough clearance for those panels to be $ $ $" $&$0$ #' withdrawn from the dashboard panel. $ $ $ $ The cover is fixed to the upper dash panel using 4 cover $ $! $ ' clips which are designed to break upon airbag inflation. $ $! $ '$ One end of a fabric curtain with integral tether straps is fitted to the rear of the cover, the other is bolted to the passenger )/(.++(*%$ $)/&)1' $ the$ $ airbag module bracket$ (under dashboard facia panel) to 'ensure that upon airbag inflation, cover travel is restricted even though the 4 clips securing it to the upper dash panel are now broken. To detach from upper dashboard extrusion: Carefully pull the lower edge of the PAB cover away from the dashboard upper panel in a slow progressive movement to break its 4 retaining clips. Access to the FLV (Face Level Vent) mounting panel fixings is now possible as well as being able to withdraw the inner side of the passenger side A post trim if required. Note: the PAB cover cannot be fully removed from the vehicle without removing the upper tether nuts which requires the removal of the upper fascia panel; refer to sub-section VE.8 and service notes section WC.11 for further information. Broken portions of PAB cover clips Is the reverse of removal except that new PAB clips will be required. 1 Carefully wind threaded portion of new PAB clips into 4 holes on cover assembly ensuring pressure is applied to main clip section. $ $ 2$ PAB cover $ $" *#$ $ $ $! $! $ $ ' Passenger airbag cover tether nuts 2 Turn each clip until the surface of the main clip section lightly touches the inner surface of the cover & slight resistance is felt. 3 Turn each clip a further 180º270º degrees clockwise to fully secure in position. 4 Position the airbag door over the opening in the dash and locate the plastic clips into mating holes in the upper dash panel. Once correctly aligned with holes, firmly press cover clips into holes on extrusion to fully $ $ $! $",#$ $ secure. $ $! $! $ $ $ $! $" $&$)-$ #' $ $" *#$ $ $ Page 16 $! $ $ $! $" $&$)($ Upda ted 22 nd Jul #' y 2013

Updated 20 th July 2017

Updated 20 th July 2017 INTERIOR TRIM SECTION VE Sub-Section Page General Description/Fascia Structure Layout 2 Door Trim Panel VE.1 3 Sill Trim Panel VE.2 4 Passenger 'A' post trim panel aperture cover/ VE.3 5 Drivers Switch