Replacing instrument panel trim

Necessary preliminary work: 

• Remove CENTRAL INFORMATION DISPLAY .
• Remove INSTRUMENT TRIM PANEL TRIM .
• Remount the LIGHTING OPERATING UNIT .
• Remount the VENTILATION GRILL .

Press gap cover (2) of steering column at left and right slightly inward in direction of arrow and lever out at top, then remove completely.

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Remount the PASSENGER'S SIDE AIRBAG UNIT (1).

Remount the air ducts (2).

If necessary, replace and remount faulty mounting elements (3).

If necessary, remount other mounting elements that are not included with the new part.

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