Remove/install dashboard - AR68.10-P-1000NKB

MODEL 242, 246 

Fig 1: Identifying Dashboard Remove/Install Components (1 Of 3)

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Fig 2: Identifying Dashboard Remove/Install Components (2 Of 3)

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Fig 3: Identifying Dashboard Remove/Install Components (3 Of 3)

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	Remove/install
	Risk of injury  during testing and repair operations related to pyrotechnical components	Do not expose pyrotechnical components to temperatures above 100 °C or 212 °F. Disconnect current supply when working on such components.	AS91.00-Z-0008-01A
	Information on preventing damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge		AH54.00-P-0001-01A
	Information, assessment and legal requirements when working with, handling and storing pyrotechnical components		AH91.00-Z-0000-10A
1	Remove center console		AR68.20-P-2000NKB
2	Remove paneling in left and right footwell		AR68.30-P-4010NKB
3	Remove left and right trim piece from instrument panel (1)		AR68.10-P-1180NKB
4	Remove glove compartment		AR68.10-P-1400NKB
5	Remove center dashboard cover		AR68.10-P-3430NKB
6	Remove center dashboard speaker	MODEL 242, 246 with CODE 810 (Sound system)
7	Remove paneling from left and right A-pillars		AR68.30-P-4050NKB
8	Remove radio or COMAND controller unit		AR82.60-P-7502NKB
9	Remove instrument cluster		AR54.30-P-6015NKB
10	Remove steering column tube module		AR54.25-P-2802NKB
11	Remove exterior lights switch		AR54.25-P-3270EW
12	Remove electronic ignition control unit		AR46.10-P-0810NKB
13	Remove kneebag	MODEL 242, 246 with CODE 294 (Kneebag)
			AR91.60-P-0200NKB
14	Remove left side paneling (2)
15	Unclip electric parking brake switch (S76/15) and pull out	The clips on the electric parking brake switch (S76/15) can be unlocked through the opening in the exterior lights switch.
16	Disconnect electrical connector from electric parking brake switch (S76/15)
17	Open locks (4)
18	Disconnect electrical connectors (6) from passenger airbag	To unlock the electrical connectors (6), open security bracket with suitable screwdriver.
19	Remove screw (5)	Bolt, front passenger airbag unit to cross member under dashboard	*BA91.60-P-1008-01F
20	Remove Bluetooth® antenna (A2/91)	MODEL 242, 246
			AR82.62-P-8980NKB
21	Unclip bracket (9) from electrical wiring harness (10)	MODEL 242, 246 with CODE 220 (PARKTRONIC) with CODE 235 (Active Parking Assist)
		Clip remover	Fig 4
22	Remove bolts (11)
23	Remove screw/bolts (12)
24	Remove instrument panel (1) toward rear and remove from vehicle	When removing instrument panel (1), guide electrical wiring harnesses through openings. Helper required.
25	Remove passenger airbag	When replacing instrument panel (1).
			AR91.60-P-0680NKB
26	Install in the reverse order

AIRBAG

Number	Designation		MODEL 176, 242, 246
BA91.60-P-1008-01F	Bolt, front passenger airbag unit to cross member under dashboard	Nm	3, 5

Fig 4: Clip Remover (452 589 01 63 00)

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