Removing the trim panel for the dashboard

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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 REMOVING A-PILLAR TRIM PANEL, LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING THE TRIM PANEL FOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY .
Refer to REMOVING LEFT FOLD-OUT COMPARTMENT .
Refer to REMOVING THE DECORATIVE STRIP ON THE DASHBOARD ON THE LEFT .
Refer to REMOVING RIGHT FOOTWELL TRIM .
Refer to REMOVING THE DECORATIVE STRIP ON THE RIGHT DASHBOARD .
Refer to REMOVING CENTRAL INFORMATION DISPLAY (CID) .
Refer to REMOVING AIRBAG UNIT (M SPORT 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 .

NOTE: Perform the steps on the right and left side.

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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