Remove the decorative strip on the dashboard on the left
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Prerequisite
- 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 LEFT DASHBOARD .
- Release the screws (1) at side on the decorative strip (2).
- Carefully unclip the decorative strip (1) with the special tool 0 496 569 (00 9 325) at the clamps (2) and (3).
- Remove the decorative strip (1) and disconnect the plug connections behind it.
- Remove decorative strip (1).