Removing the trim panel for the dashboard

Preliminary work 

• Refer to ADJUSTING THE STEERING COLUMN POSITION .
• Refer to REMOVING CUP HOLDER .
• Refer to REMOVING THE CENTER ARMREST STORAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM .
• Refer to REMOVING THE CENTER CONSOLE TRIM .
• Refer to REMOVING THE DECORATIVE TRIM ON THE CENTER CONSOLE ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to REMOVING THE WIRELESS CHARGING STORAGE .
• Refer to REMOVING THE OPERATING FACILITY IN THE CENTER CONSOLE .
• Refer to REMOVING THE STORAGE COMPARTMENT IN THE FRONT CENTER CONSOLE .
• Refer to REMOVING THE REAR CENTER CONSOLE TRIM .
• Refer to REMOVING THE CENTER CONSOLE .
• Refer to REMOVING THE SIDE PANEL ON THE LEFT DASHBOARD .
• Refer to REMOVING THE SIDE PANEL ON THE RIGHT DASHBOARD .
• Refer to REMOVE A-PILLAR TRIM PANEL, LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to REMOVING THE TRIM PANEL FOR PEDAL MECHANISM .
• Refer to REMOVING LEFT FOLD-OUT COMPARTMENT .
• Refer to REMOVE THE DECORATIVE STRIP ON THE DASHBOARD ON THE LEFT .
• Refer to REMOVE RIGHT FOOTWELL TRIM .
• Refer to REMOVE THE DECORATIVE STRIP ON THE RIGHT DASHBOARD .
• Refer to REMOVING CENTRAL INFORMATION DISPLAY (CID) .
• Refer to REMOVING AIRBAG UNIT .
• Refer to REMOVING AIRBAG UNIT (M SPORT STEERING WHEEL) .
• Refer to REMOVING THE SPORTS STEERING WHEEL .
• Refer to REMOVING THE STEERING WHEEL/M SPORT STEERING WHEEL .
• Refer to REMOVING STEERING COLUMN SHROUD UPPER SECTION .
• Refer to REMOVING STEERING COLUMN SHROUD LOWER SECTION .
• Refer to REMOVING THE STEERING COLUMN SWITCH CLUSTER (SZL) .
• Refer to REMOVING THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (KOMBI) .
• Refer to REMOVING THE AUDIO CONTROL UNIT .
• Refer to REMOVING THE SPEAKER TRIM AT THE DASHBOARD .
• Refer to REMOVING THE SPEAKER HOLDER ON THE DASHBOARD .

• Remove the sound insulation (1)  .
• Loosen screw (2)  .

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• Loosen screws (1)  .

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• Loosen screws (1)  .

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• Release all plug connections and cable clips (arrows) behind the glove compartment.

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• Unscrew the screws (1)  on the underside of the glove compartment.

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• Open glovebox.
• Loosen screws (1)  .

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• Loosen screws (1)  .

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• Unlock plug connection (1)  and disconnect.
• Release the wiring harness (2)  at the holders.

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• Unlock the plug connection (1)  on the light operating unit and disconnect it.

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• Loosen screws (1)  .
  NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
  Conduct the following operation with the assistance of a second person.
• Pull the instrument panel trim back slightly.

  If necessary, unlock and disconnect additional plug connections.

• Remove the dashboard trim from the vehicle.

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