Remove instrument panel trim
Preliminary work
- Deactivate the 48 v ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .
- Disconnect all battery GROUND LEADS .
- Remove right footwell TRIM PANEL .
- Remove the pedal mechanism TRIM PANEL .
- Remove the center console TRIM .
- Remove the front STORAGE COMPARTMENT .
- Remove the rear center console TRIM .
- Remove the CENTER CONSOLE .
- Remove right GLOVE COMPARTMENT .
- Remove center dashboard DECORATIVE STRIP .
- Remove the CENTRAL INFORMATION DISPLAY (CID).
- Remove the right dashboard DECORATIVE STRIP .
- Remove the radio operating unit and the air conditioning CONTROL PANEL .
- Remove HEAD UNIT .
- Remove the left dashboard DECORATIVE STRIP .
- Remove left FOLD-OUT COMPARTMENT .
- Remove left and right a-pillar TRIM PANEL .
- Remove the right dashboard SIDE PANEL .
- Remove the left dashboard SIDE PANEL .
- Remove the light OPERATING UNIT .
- Remove the steering wheel or sports steering wheel AIRBAG UNIT .
- Remove the M sports steering wheel AIRBAG UNIT .
- Remove STEERING WHEEL .
- Remove steering lower section column SHROUD .
- Remove steering upper section column SHROUD .
- Remove the steering column SWITCH CLUSTER (SZL).
- Remove the INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (KOMBI).
NOTE:
Perform the steps on the right and left side.
- Loosen screws (1).
- Loosen all plug connections and cable clips from the dashboard.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 instrument panel trim from the vehicle.