Removing and installing instrument panel trim (2016-2022)

Attention! 

Risk of damage!

A hard disk is installed in the Car Information Computer (CIC).

Carry out mechanical work on the CIC and adjacent components with care.

Avoid subjecting the CIC to vibrations.

When working on trim panel components, make sure that visible surfaces are not scratched or damaged (e.g. by sharp-edged tools).

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove TRIM PANEL FOR ROOF PILLAR  at front left and right
• Remove SIDE PANEL ON DASHBOARD, LEFT/RIGHT .
• Remove DECORATIVE STRIP ON DASHBOARD ON LEFT .
• Remove RADIO AND IHKA CONTROLS .
• Remove STEERING COLUMN CONTROL PANEL .
• Remove INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .
• Remove START/STOP SWITCH .
• Remove CENTER CONSOLE .
• Remove RIGHT GLOVE BOX WITH HOUSING .

Depending on version  :

• Remove speaker in dashboard. Refer to REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SPEAKER (MID-RANGE SPEAKER, IN INSTRUMENT PANEL) (M2) or REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SPEAKER (TWEETER, IN DASHBOARD) (M2) .
• Remove CONTROL ELEMENT FOR DRIVER ASSIST SYSTEM .

Detach plug connection (1) of front passenger airbag module (2).

(Observe notes regarding AIRBAG PLUG CONNECTIONS ).

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Release and disconnect plug connection at light operating facility.

Release screws (1) on dashboard (2).

Tightening torque 51 45 7AZ .

Remove dashboard (2) with the aid of an assistant and unthread all electrical lines.

Installation note: 

Screw dashboard (2) in place from the middle to the outside.

Make sure all electrical lines are correctly routed.

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Installation note: 

Make sure guides (1) on dashboard (2) are correctly seated in respective mountings of the bulkhead.

Make sure gaskets are correctly seated on air ducts.

Correctly insert foam-padded part of dashboard (2) in center and install.

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