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 DEACTIVATING VEHICLE-SPECIFIC HIGH-VOLTAGE OR LOW-VOLTAGE VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .
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 THE RIGHT DASHBOARD .
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 THE DASHBOARD TRIM .

Removing the speaker trim at the dashboard

Lever the speaker trim (1) with the special tool 0 496 569 (00 9 325) upwards and out of the clamps (2) and remove.

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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.

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Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.
Remove the speaker holder (2).

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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: SAFETY REGULATIONS FOR HANDLING COMPONENTS WITH GAS GENERATORS .

WARNING: Airbag unit.
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!

Before working on the airbag, disconnect the negative battery cable from the battery.
Airbag unit may only be set down with the cushion (airbag itself) facing upwards.
For additional information see: 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).

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Case 2: Front passenger airbag is attached with 12 screws .
Loosen screws (1).
Remove front passenger airbag (2).

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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 "INSTALLING THE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ".

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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).

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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 working on the airbag, disconnect the negative battery cable from the battery.
Airbag unit may only be set down with the cushion (airbag itself) facing upwards.
For additional information see: 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: 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 SPECIFICATION

Front passenger airbag to dashboard
Oval-head screw for thermoplastic	Tightening torque	2.5 Nm

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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 SPECIFICATION

Front passenger airbag to dashboard
Oval-head screw for thermoplastic	Tightening torque	2.5 Nm

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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.

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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 SPECIFICATION

Front 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 have been tightened correctly with the torque wrench, it may be the case that the screw head does not have gap-free contact. The following procedure applies to all existing cases .

Check if all the screw heads (1) rest without any gaps as shown (using a thin paper strip (2)).

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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

Install the speaker holder (2).
Connect plug (1).

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Correctly position the speaker holder (2).

Tighten the screws (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Dashboard
screw	Tightening torque	1.8 Nm

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Installing the speaker trim at the dashboard

Check the clamps (1) for damage and replace them if necessary.

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Correctly position the speaker trim (1) and engage it in at the clamps (2).

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Follow-up work

Refer to INSTALLING THE DASHBOARD 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 ACTIVATING VEHICLE-SPECIFIC HIGH-VOLTAGE OR LOW-VOLTAGE VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .
Refer to ACTIVATING THE 48 V ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .