Replacing the trim panel for the instrument panel

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 LIGHT OPERATING UNIT .
• 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 .
• 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 .
• Refer to REMOVING THE TRIM PANEL FOR THE DASHBOARD .

Removing the glove compartment damper 

• Release the plug connection (1)  from the dashboard and pull outward.

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• Release damper (1)  from angle bracket (2)  (slightly splay in direction of arrow).
• Open glove compartment lid.
• Turn damper (1)  slightly in clockwise direction and remove outward.
• Guide the damper (1)  out of the instrument panel.
• Disconnect plug connection (3)  .

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Remove glove box lid 

Precondition 

The glove box lid is open.

• Slightly raise the glove box lid (1)  .
• Carefully bend the side sections (2)  of the glove box lid (1)  inwards so that the glove box lid (1)  can be fed out of the dashboard.
• Swivel the glove box lid (1)  downwards until it is fed out at the hinges.

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Remove glove box light 

• Lift out glove box light (1)  at marked position (arrow).
• Disconnect associated plug connection.

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Removing the air ducts in the dashboard 

• Disengage left air duct (1)  at the detents (arrows).

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• Disengage right air duct (1)  at the detents (arrows).

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• Disengage air ducts (1)  at the detents (arrows).
• Disengage air ducts (1)  upwards out of the detents (2)  .
• Feed out air ducts (1)  and remove from dashboard.

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Removing front passenger airbag 

• Unlock plug connection (1)  and disconnect.
• Unclip the cable clip (2)  .
• Loosen screw (3)  .

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• Unlock the front passenger airbag (1)  in arrow direction and remove upwards.

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• Replace the trim panel for the instrument panel.

  Parts:  Trim panel for the instrument panel

• Remove the wiring harness (1)  and remount on the new trim panel for the instrument panel.

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Installing the front passenger airbag 

• Correctly position the front passenger airbag (1)  and lock in arrow direction.

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• Tighten down screw (3)  .
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Front passenger airbag on dashboard trim
  Oval-head screw	Tightening torque	2 Nm

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• Clip in the cable bracket (2)  .
• Connect plug connection (1)  and lock.

Installing the air ducts in the dashboard 

• Guide the air ducts (1)  into the dashboard and position.
• Engage the air duct (1)  on the detents (2)  from the top.
• Engage the air ducts (1)  into the latch mechanisms (arrows).

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• Engage the right air duct (2)  on the detents (arrows).

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• Engage the left air duct (1)  on the detents (arrows).

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Installing the glove box light 

• Connect associated connector.
• Install the glove box light (1)  .

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Install glovebox cover 

Precondition 

The glove box lid is open.

• Feed in the glove box lid (1)  on the hinges and swivel upwards.
• Carefully bend the side sections (2)  of the glove box lid inwards (1)  and feed into the instrument panel.

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Installing the glove compartment dampers 

• Connect plug (3)  .
• Feed the damper (1)  into the dashboard.
• Open glove compartment lid.
• Install the damper (1)  and slightly twist in counterclockwise direction.
• Engage the damper (1)  at the angle bracket (2)  .

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• Install the plug (1)  and fasten it to the dashboard.

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