Replacing the dashboard trim
Precondition
- The steering wheel is adjusted downwards all the way back.
Preliminary work
- Refer to ADJUSTING THE STEERING COLUMN POSITION .
- Refer to DEACTIVATING THE 48 V ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .
- Refer to DISCONNECTING ALL BATTERY GROUND LEADS .
- Refer to REMOVING THE REAR CENTER CONSOLE TRIM .
- Refer to REMOVING THE CARPET ON THE CENTER CONSOLE ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES .
- Refer to PARTIALLY REMOVING THE STORAGE COMPARTMENT OF THE CENTER ARMREST .
- Refer to REMOVING THE CENTER CONSOLE .
- Refer to REMOVING A-PILLAR TRIM PANEL ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE KOMBI TRIM .
- Refer to REMOVING RIGHT FOOTWELL TRIM .
- Refer to REMOVING THE SIDE PANEL ON DASHBOARD ON THE RIGHT
- Refer to REMOVING THE DECORATIVE STRIP ON THE RIGHT DASHBOARD .
- Refer to REMOVING THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (KOMBI) .
- Refer to REMOVING LEFT FOLD-OUT COMPARTMENT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE TRIM PANEL FOR PEDAL MECHANISM .
- Refer to REMOVING THE SIDE PANEL ON THE LEFT DASHBOARD .
- Refer to REMOVING THE DECORATIVE STRIP ON THE DASHBOARD ON THE LEFT .
- Refer to REMOVING LIGHT OPERATING UNIT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE AUDIO CONTROL UNIT .
- Refer to REMOVING CENTRAL INFORMATION DISPLAY (CID) .
- 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 TRIM FOR THE HEAD-UP DISPLAY .
- Refer to REMOVING GLOVE BOX LIGHT .
- Refer to REMOVING INSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM .
Removing the speaker trim at the dashboard
- Lever the speaker trim (1) with the special tool 0496 569 (009 325) upwards and out of the
clamps (2) and remove.
Removing the speaker holder on the dashboard
- Loosen screws (1).
- Slightly pull out the speaker holder (2) with the loudspeakers and fold to the side.
- Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.
- Remove the speaker holder (2).
Removing front passenger airbag
WARNING: Pyrotechnic components.
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!- All work on pyrotechnic parts may be carried out by technically experienced and appropriately trained personnel only.
- Replace any damaged part or ones that have been dropped.
- For additional information see: 72 00 SAFETY REGULATIONS FOR HANDLING COMPONENTS WITH GAS GENERATORS .
WARNING: Airbag unit.
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!- Before performing any work on the airbag, always disconnect the battery ground lead from the battery.
- Airbag unit may only be set down with the cushion (airbag itself) facing upwards.
- For additional information see: 72 00... SAFETY REGULATIONS FOR HANDLING COMPONENTS WITH GAS GENERATORS
- Case 1: Front passenger airbag is attached with 6 screws.
- Loosen screws (1).
- Remove front passenger airbag (2).
- Case 2: Front passenger airbag is attached with 12 screws.
- Loosen screws (1).
- Remove front passenger airbag (2).
- Case 3: Front passenger airbag is attached with
11 screws. NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
The marked screw point 3 serves as an example for the unused screw point. - Identify the unused screw point (3) on the instrument panel.
Screw point (3) must not be reused during installation, see "REMOVING/INSTALLING THE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ".
- Loosen screws (1).
- Remove front passenger airbag (2).
- Remove the air ducts (1).
- Replace the trim panel for the instrument panel.
Parts: Dashboard trim
- Install air ducts (1).
- Remount any existing cables on the new dashboard trim.
- If necessary, remount the sticker for the vehicle identification number on the new dashboard trim.
Installing the front passenger airbag
WARNING: Airbag unit.
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!- Before performing any work on the airbag, always disconnect the battery ground lead from the battery.
- Airbag unit may only be set down with the cushion (airbag itself) facing upwards.
- For additional information see: 72 00... SAFETY REGULATIONS FOR HANDLING COMPONENTS WITH GAS GENERATORS
WARNING: Pyrotechnic components.
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!- All work on pyrotechnic parts may be carried out by technically experienced and appropriately trained personnel only.
- Replace any damaged part or ones that have been dropped.
- For additional information see: 72 00 SAFETY REGULATIONS FOR HANDLING COMPONENTS WITH GAS GENERATORS .
NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
The screw connection of the front passenger airbag to the instrument panel depends on whether the removed parts or new parts are installed. Note the following case distinction. - Variant A (installation of the removed front passenger airbag on a new instrument panel)
Position passenger airbag (2).
Fasten the front passenger airbag (2) with screws 12.
Tighten the screws (1).
A retorque of the screws using the torque wrench is not permitted!
TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATIONFront passenger airbag to dashboard Oval-head screw for thermoplastic Tightening torque 2.5 Nm - The tightening torque must be applied on at least 11 screws.
- The one screw for which the tightening torque cannot be reached must be removed.
- If the tightening torque is not reached for more than one screw, the instrument panel must be replaced.
- Variant B (installation of a new front passenger airbag on the removed instrument panel)
The removed front passenger airbag was fastened with 6 screws.
- Position passenger airbag (2).
- Fasten the front passenger airbag (2) with screws 12 .
- Tighten the screws (1).
A retorque of the screws using the torque wrench is not permitted!
TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATIONFront passenger airbag to dashboard Oval-head screw for thermoplastic Tightening torque 2.5 Nm - The tightening torque must be applied on at least 11 screws.
- If the tightening torque is not reached for more than one screw, the instrument panel must be replaced.
- Variant C (installation of a new front passenger airbag on the removed instrument panel)
The removed front passenger airbag was fastened with 11 screws.
Position passenger airbag (2).
NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
The marked screw point 3 serves as an example for the unused screw point. - Do not
use the marked screw point (3) when removing the front passenger airbag.
Fasten the front passenger airbag (2) with 11 screws at the same screw points already used.
- Tighten down screws (1).
A retorque of the screws using the torque wrench is not permitted!
TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATIONFront passenger airbag to dashboard Oval-head screw for thermoplastic Tightening torque 2.5 Nm - Make sure that the tightening torque is reached in all 11 screws.
- If the tightening torque is not reached for a screw, the instrument panel must be replaced.
Check
NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Although the screws were correctly tightened using the torque wrench, it is possible that the screw head is not seated without a gap. The following procedure is applicable to all present cases. - Check if all the screw heads (1) rest without any gaps as shown (using a thin paper strip (2)).
Result
» The paper strip (2) slides under the screw head (1). The screw (1) does not rest without any gaps. The threaded connection is not correct.
Measure
- Release screw (1) and tighten it once again to the same, prescribed tightening torque without retorque
.
Increasing the tightening torque in order to seat the screw head In the correct position Is not permitted!
Repeating the threaded connection is only permitted once per screw point.
Result
» The paper strip (2) does not slide under the screw head (1). The screw (1) rests without any gaps. The threaded connection is correct.
Measure
- No action required.
Result
» The paper strip (2) passes under the screw head (1) despite one repeated threaded connection. The screw (1) does not rest without a gap despite one repeated threaded connection. The threaded connection is not correct.
Measure
- Replace the instrument panel.
Install the speaker holder on the dashboard
- Release screw (1) and tighten it once again to the same, prescribed tightening torque without retorque
.
- Install the speaker holder (2).
- Connect plug (1).
- Correctly position the speaker holder (2),
- Tighten the screws (1).TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
Dashboard screw Tightening torque 1.8 Nm Installing the speaker trim at the dashboard
- Check the clamps (1) for damage and replace them if necessary.
- Correctly position the speaker trim (1) and engage it in at the clamps (2).
Follow-up work
- Refer to INSTALLING INSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE GLOVE BOX LIGHT .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE TRIM FOR THE HEAD-UP DISPLAY .
- 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 INSTALLING THE CENTRAL INFORMATION DISPLAY (CID) .
- Refer to INSTALLING AUDIO CONTROL UNIT .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE LIGHT OPERATING UNIT .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE DECORATIVE STRIP ON THE DASHBOARD ON THE LEFT .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE SIDE PANEL ON LEFT DASHBOARD .
- Refer to INSTALLING FOLD-OUT COMPARTMENT ON THE LEFT .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE TRIM PANEL FOR THE PEDAL ASSEMBLY .
- Refer to INSTALLING RIGHT FOOTWELL TRIM .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE DECORATIVE STRIP ON THE RIGHT DASHBOARD .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (KOMBI) .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER TRIM .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE SIDE PANEL ON DASHBOARD ON THE RIGHT .
- Refer to INSTALLING LEFT AND RIGHT A-PILLAR TRIM PANEL .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE CENTER CONSOLE .
- Refer to PARTIALLY INSTALLING STORAGE COMPARTMENT OF CENTER ARMREST .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE CARPET ON THE CENTER CONSOLE AT LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR CENTER CONSOLE TRIM .
- Refer to RECONNECTING ALL BATTERY GROUND LEADS .
- Refer to ACTIVATING THE 48 V ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .