Remove/install trim strip on instrument panel - AR68.10-P-1180SX

MODEL 221.0/ 1

Fig 1: Identifying Instrument Panel Trim Strip Components (1 Of 2)

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Fig 2: Identifying Instrument Panel Trim Strip Components (2 Of 2)

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MODIFICATION NOTES

13.12.05

Modified mount for trim strip

Steps 3, 4

	Remove/install
	Information on preventing damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge		AH54.00-P-0001-01A
1	Move steering column back and down
2	Switch off ignition and withdraw transmitter key or Keyless Go start/stop button from the EIS [EZS] control unit	Keyless Go start/stop button only for vehicles with code (889) Keyless Go.
3	Unclip covers (8) from instrument panel		Figure
4	Remove bolts (9)
5	Unclip air nozzle (2) and unscrew bolt (3).
6	Unclip trim strip (1) from outside toward center from instrument panel	Installation: Correctly position cover (7) on left and right.
6			Figure
7	Remove trim strip (1), tilt upward and expose electric wiring harness (4).
8	Separate electrical connectors (5)
9	Remove trim strip (1) from vehicle and lay down.	Lay trim strip (1) down on suitable subsurface to prevent scratching the surface of the trim strip (1).
10.1	Remove upper control panel control unit (N72/1) and then remove center air nozzle (6) from trim strip (1).	When replacing trim strip (1). See: ↓
10.1		Remove and install center air nozzle	AR83.10-P-4503SX
11	Install in the reverse order

Fig 3: Identifying Mounting Wedge (110 589 03 59 00)

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