Removing and installing instrument panel trim (330i xDrive Wagon, 328d xDrive Wagon, 330i GT xDrive, 340i GT xDrive)

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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 vibration/shocks.

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 front left and right roof pillar TRIM PANEL
Remove left decorative strip DASHBOARD
Remove STEERING COLUMN CONTROL PANEL .
Remove INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .
Remove START/STOP SWITCH .
Remove CENTER CONSOLE .
Remove right GLOVE BOX WITH HOUSING .
Remove pedal assembly TRIM PANEL

Depending on version:

Remove CAR INFORMATION COMPUTER .
Remove RADIO .
Remove MID-RANGE SPEAKER DASHBOARD .
Remove driver assist system CONTROL ELEMENT
Remove head-up display TRIM .

NOTE: Shown removed here for purposes of clarity. Wiring harness is therefore not included in graphic.

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

(Observe notes regarding AIRBAG PLUG CONNECTIONS ).

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Remove air duct (1) and sound insulation (2) in direction of arrow.

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Release and disconnect plug connection at light operating facility (1).

Release cable clips in area of middle air duct.

Release screws (2) on dashboard (3).

Tightening torque 51 45 7AZ .

With the aid of a 2nd person, pull dashboard (3) towards rear slightly and feed out electrical wiring, release further cable clips if necessary.

Remove dashboard (3) and feed out all electrical wires.

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Installation note:

Make sure dashboard (3) is correctly seated against gasket for Head-Up Display and heating and air-conditioning unit.

Screw dashboard (3) in place from the middle to the outside.

Make sure all electrical lines are correctly routed.

NOTE: Graphic is only an example.

Installation note:

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

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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