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

MODEL 231

MODIFICATION NOTES

04.09.2013

"Remove center console", added

Operation step 3

Fig 1: Dashboard Remove/Install Components

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	Risk of injury caused by performing testing or repair work on airbag or emergency tensioning retractor units.	Store airbag units with deployment side facing up; do not expose to temperatures greater than 100 °C. When working on these units, disconnect the power supply.	AS91.00-Z-0001-01A
	Information on preventing damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge		AH54.00-P-0001-01A
	Notes on performing repair, body work and welding on vehicles with airbags and RTE units		AH91.00-P-0002-01M
	Remove/install
1	Disconnect battery ground line		AR54.10-P-0003RK
2	Remove paneling from A-pillars		AR68.30-P-4050RK
3	Remove center console		AR68.20-P-2000RK
4	Remove steering column tube module		AR54.25-P-2802RK
5	Remove instrument cluster		AR54.30-P-6015RK
6	Remove instrument panel bottom		AR68.10-P-1505RK
7	Disconnect electrical connector on air outlet temperature sensor on left air vent	Perform only operation steps required for disconnecting electrical connector.	AR83.30-P-8081RK
8	Remove radio display		AR82.60-P-7722RK
9	Remove COMAND controller unit		AR82.85-P-1100RK
10	Remove Bluetooth antenna		AR82.62-P-8980RK
11	Remove vehicle interior KEYLESS-GO antenna	MODEL 231 with CODE 889 (Keyless Go)	AR82.62-P-8000RK
12	Remove loudspeaker in dashboard	MODEL 231 with CODE 810 (Sound system) MODEL 231 with CODE 811 (Advanced sound system)	AR82.62-P-7833RK
13	Remove glove box		AR68.10-P-1400RK
14	Disconnect electrical connector on air outlet temperature sensor on right air vent	Perform only operation steps required for disconnecting electrical connector.	AR83.30-P-8082RK
15	Remove bolt (4)	Screw/bolt, front passenger airbag unit to crossmember	*BA91.60-P-1002-01M
16	Disconnect electrical connector (3)
17	Remove bolts (2)
18	Remove instrument panel (1) toward rear and remove from vehicle	When removing instrument panel (1), guide electrical wiring harnesses through corresponding openings. Helper required.
19	Remove front passenger airbag unit	When replacing instrument panel (1).	AR91.60-P-0680RK
20	Install in the reverse order

AIRBAG

Number	Designation		MODEL 231
BA91.60-P-1002-01M	Screw/bolt, front passenger airbag unit to crossmember	Nm	4