Left instrument panel trim, removing and installing

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Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Fig 1: Identifying Special Hook 3370

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Special hook 3370

Fig 2: Identifying Torque Wrench V.A.G 1783

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Torque wrench V.A.G 1783

Removing

Remove storage compartment on drivers side → Drivers side storage compartment (with and without knee bolster), removing and installing .

Fig 3: Pulling Off Left Instrument Panel Cover Using Special Hook 3370

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Pull off left instrument panel cover - arrow - using special hook 3370.

Fig 4: Pressing Light Switch And Turning Toward Right Simultaneously

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Press light switch - arrow 1 - and turn toward right simultaneously - arrow 2 -.

Fig 5: Holding Switch In This Position And Removing Light Switch From Switch Housing

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Hold switch in this position and remove light switch from switch housing - 3 -.
Disconnect electrical connector.

Fig 6: Pressing Headlamp Range Control Adjuster Out Of Switch Housing

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Press headlamp range control adjuster out of switch housing.
Disconnect electrical connector.

Fig 7: Removing Bolts

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Remove bolts - 1 - (3x).

Tightening torque: 3 Nm.

Remove the trim.

Installing

Installation is reverse of removal.