Removing the center ventilation grille with the integrated air conditioning control panel

Precondition 

• The steering wheel is adjusted downwards all the way back.

Preliminary work 

• Refer to REMOVING THE KOMBI TRIM .
• Refer to REMOVING THE SIDE PANEL ON THE RIGHT DASHBOARD .
• Refer to REMOVING THE DECORATIVE STRIP ON THE RIGHT DASHBOARD .

• Loosen screws (1).
• Disengage detents (2).

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• Disengage the detents (1) on the ventilation grille (2).
• Remove the ventilation grille (2) with the integrated air conditioning control panel from the decorative strip (3).

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