11.17.1. Features of a design

Fig. 11.1. Dashboard: 1–combination of devices; 2–safety cushion of the forward passenger; 3–ware box; 4–overlay of the central console of the dashboard; 5–block of switches; 6–audiosystem block; 7–the shelf for small things

The dashboard (fig. 11.1) has the folding design consisting of the decorative panel and a framework.

The decorative panel represents the formed plastic detail attached by rivets to a steel framework. By means of demountable elements control devices, governing bodies are attached to the decorative panel by the car and system of heating (conditioning) and ventilation, the slips closing knots, located under the dashboard, nozzles of system of heating and conditioning, ware boxes.

The framework of the dashboard consists of steel fittings and will fit a polymeric film. The framework is attached by bolts, screws and nuts to forward racks and the body basis. Air lines of system of heating (conditioning) and ventilation are attached to a framework of the dashboard.

Prevention In the dashboard the safety cushion of the forward passenger is established. Unqualified removal of the dashboard or repair of separate its knots can cause unexpected operation of a pillow that, in turn, can lead to traumas.