When replacing the dashboard trim panel: Remount components

Preliminary work 

• Refer to DEACTIVATING THE 48 V ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .
• Refer to ADJUSTING THE STEERING COLUMN POSITION .
• Refer to DISCONNECTING ALL BATTERY GROUND LEADS .
• Refer to REMOVING THE AIRBAG UNIT (SPORTS STEERING WHEEL) .
• Refer to REMOVING THE STEERING WHEEL (SPORTS 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 REAR CENTER CONSOLE TRIM .
• Refer to REMOVING THE CENTER ARMREST STORAGE COMPARTMENT .
• Refer to REMOVING CENTER ARMREST .
• Refer to REMOVING THE SPEAKER TRIM AT THE DASHBOARD .
• Refer to REMOVING CENTRAL INFORMATION DISPLAY (CID) .
• Refer to REMOVING CUP HOLDER .
• Refer to REMOVING THE WIRELESS CHARGING STORAGE .
• Refer to REMOVING THE CENTER STACK MODULE .
• Refer to REMOVING THE TRIM PANEL FOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY .
• Refer to REMOVING FOOTWELL TRIM PANEL ON THE RIGHT .
• Refer to REMOVING THE CENTER CONSOLE .
• Refer to REMOVING THE LEFT AND RIGHT A-PILLAR TRIM PANEL .
• Refer to REMOVING THE TRIM FOR THE HEAD-UP DISPLAY .
• Refer to REMOVING THE SIDE COVER ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT DASHBOARD .
• Refer to REMOVING THE DECORATIVE STRIP ON THE DASHBOARD AT LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to REMOVING LIGHT OPERATING UNIT .
• Refer to REMOVING THE HEADUNIT HIGH (HU-H) (WITH HOLDER) .
• Refer to REMOVING THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (KOMBI) .
• Refer to REMOVING THE MID-RANGE SPEAKER FROM THE DASHBOARD .
• Refer to REMOVING INSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM .

Removing the defrost outlet 

• Pull off the defrost outlet (1) towards the rear from the detents.

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Remove tweeter in the dashboard 

• Unthread the cable of the tweeter from the guide (arrowed).
• Unlock and disconnect the connector (1) and put it aside.
• Disengage the tweeter together with the holder (2) upwards from detents (3).
• Tilt and unthread the treble loudspeaker upwards using the holder (2) on the left.

Remove air ducts from the dashboard 

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• Unlock detents (1) and push the air ducts (2) down.

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• Loosen screw (1).
• Release air duct (2) from the detents (3).

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• Loosen screw (1).
• Release air duct (2) from the detent (3).

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• Loosen the cable clip (1).
• Loosen adhesive tape (2).
• Release screws (3) and remove the air ducts (4) from the dashboard.

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• Release air duct (2) from the detents (1).
• Thread out air duct (2) and remove from dashboard (3).

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Removing front passenger airbag 

• Loosen screw (1).
• Release the air duct (2) from the detents (3) and remove it.

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  NOTE: Depending on the build version, the screw may be in position 1  or position 5  .
• Release the screw (1) or (5).
• Disengage the connector housing (2).
• Shift the front passenger airbag (3) in the direction of the arrow and remove it from the dashboard (4).

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Removing the glove compartment damper 

• Disconnect the connector (1).
• Remove the retaining pins (2) outward.
• Twist the glove compartment damper (3) approx. 45° counterclockwise and remove.

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Remove glove box lid 

• Pull out and remove the hinge bolt (1) from the hinge.
• Thread out and remove glove box lid (2).

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• Loosen screws (1).
• Turn the cover (2) above the instrument combination (KOMBI) in the direction of the arrow to release it from the clamps.

  Correctly mount the cover (2) on to the new part and tighten the screws (1).

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• Remount any present cables on the new dashboard trim.
• Remount any existing small parts.

Install glovebox cover 

• Feed in the glove box lid (2).
• Install the hinge bolt (1) and engage.

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Installing the glove compartment dampers 

• Install the glove compartment damper (3) and twist it about 45° clockwise.
• Mount the retaining pin (2).
• Connect plug (1).

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Installing the front passenger airbag 

• Position the front passenger airbag (3) on the dashboard (4) and shift in direction of arrow.
  NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
  The screw connection of the front passenger airbag is always done independent  of the previous attachment point on the vehicle exterior  , refer to position 1  .
• Tighten down screws (1).
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Front passenger airbag to dashboard
  Oval-head screw	tightening torque	2 Nm

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• Position the connector housing (2) and engage.
• Position the air duct (2) and engage at the detents (3).
• Tighten down screw (1).

Air duct to bracket
Screw	tightening torque	1.8 Nm

Installing the air ducts in the dashboard 

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• Insert the air duct (2) in the dashboard (3) and correctly position.
• Engage the air duct (2) at the detents (1).

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• Correctly position the air ducts (4) in the dashboard and tighten the screws (3).
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  Air duct to bracket
  Screw	tightening torque	1.8 Nm

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• Secure with adhesive tape (2).
• Secure the cable clips (1).
• Engage the air duct (2) at the detents (3).
• Tighten down screw (1).
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  Air duct to bracket
  Screw	tightening torque	1.8 Nm

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• Engage the air duct (2) at the detents (3).
• Tighten down screw (1).
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Air duct to bracket
  Screw	tightening torque	1.8 Nm

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• Push the air ducts (2) upwards until the detents (1) lock.

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Installing the tweeter in the dashboard 

• First, feed in tweeter with the holder (2) slightly tilted to the right side.
• Position tweeter correctly with the holder (2) and engage at the detents (3).
• Insert the cable of the tweeter into the guide (arrow).
• Connect connectors (1) and lock.

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Installing the defrost outlet 

• Feed in the defrost outlet (1) and lock on the detents.

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to INSTALLING DASHBOARD TRIM .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE MID-RANGE SPEAKERS IN THE DASHBOARD .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (KOMBI) .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE HEADUNIT HIGH (HU-H) (WITH BRACKET) .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE LIGHT OPERATING UNIT .
• Refer to REMOVING THE DECORATIVE STRIP FROM THE LEFT AND RIGHT DASHBOARD .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE SIDE COVER ON THE DASHBOARD AT LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE TRIM FOR THE HEAD-UP DISPLAY .
• Refer to INSTALLING A-PILLAR TRIM PANEL, LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE CENTER CONSOLE .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE FOOTWELL TRIM PANEL ON THE RIGHT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE TRIM PANEL FOR THE PEDAL ASSEMBLY .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE CENTER STACK MODULE .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE WIRELESS CHARGING STORAGE .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE CUP HOLDER .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE CENTRAL INFORMATION DISPLAY (CID) .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE SPEAKER TRIM AT THE DASHBOARD .
• Refer to INSTALLING CENTER ARMREST .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE CENTER ARMREST STORAGE COMPARTMENT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR CENTER CONSOLE TRIM .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE STEERING COLUMN SWITCH CLUSTER (SZL) .
• Refer to INSTALLING STEERING COLUMN SHROUD LOWER SECTION .
• Refer to FITTING STEERING COLUMN SHROUD UPPER SECTION .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE STEERING WHEEL (SPORTS STEERING WHEEL) .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE AIRBAG UNIT (SPORTS STEERING WHEEL) .
• Refer to CONNECTING ALL BATTERY GROUND LEADS .
• Refer to ACTIVATING THE 48 V ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .
• Refer to CHECKING THE AIRBAG FOR FUNCTION .