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

MODEL 117, 156 

MODEL 176 except code 516 (Audio 5 USB) 

Fig 1: Dashboard Remove/Install Components (1 Of 4)

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Fig 2: Dashboard Remove/Install Components (2 Of 4)

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Fig 3: Dashboard Remove/Install Components (3 Of 4)

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Fig 4: Dashboard Remove/Install Components (4 Of 4)

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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	Model 117 Model 176 except code 516 (Audio 5 USB)	AR68.30-P-4010NKB
3	Remove cover below left of instrument panel	Model 156
			AR68.10-P-1500NKX
4	Remove cover below right dashboard	Model 156
			AR68.10-P-1520NKX
5	Remove glove compartment		AR68.10-P-1400NKA
6	Remove center dashboard cover		AR68.10-P-3430NKA
7	Remove center dashboard speaker	Model 117, 156 with code 810 (Sound system) Model 176 with code 810 (Sound system) except code 516 (Audio 5 USB)
8	Remove trim piece from instrument panel	Model 117, 156
			AR68.10-P-1180NKC
9	Remove paneling from left and right A-pillar		AR68.30-P-4050NKB
10	Remove Audio/COMAND display		AR82.60-P-7722NKB
11	Remove radio or COMAND controller unit		AR82.60-P-7502NKB
12	Remove instrument cluster		AR54.30-P-6015NKB
13	Remove steering column tube module		AR54.25-P-2802NKB
14	Remove exterior lights switch		AR54.25-P-3270EW
15	Disconnect electrical connector at electronic ignition lock control unit		AR46.10-P-0810NKA
		Removal:  For this purpose unclip electronic ignition lock control unit from instrument panel (1) toward rear. Clip electronic ignition lock control unit into instrument panel (1).
16	Remove kneebag	Model 117, 156 with code 294 (Kneebag) Model 176 with code 294 (Kneebag) except code 516 (Audio 5 USB)
			AR91.60-P-0200NKB
17	Remove left side paneling (2)
18	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 of the exterior light switch.
19	Disconnect electrical connector from electric parking brake switch (S76/15)
20	Unclip potential distributor carrier (14) in shaft of instrument cluster
21	Disconnect electrical connectors (6) from passenger airbag	To unlock the electrical connectors (6), open security bracket with suitable screwdriver.
22	Remove screw (5)	Bolt, front passenger airbag unit to cross member under dashboard	*BA91.60-P-1008-01F
23	Remove Bluetooth© antenna (A2/91)		AR82.62-P-8980NKB
		Carefully guide Bluetooth© antenna (A2/91) through opening (8).
24	Unclip bracket (9) from electrical wiring harness (10)	Model 117, 156 with code 220 (PARKTRONIC) Model 117, 156 with code 235 (Active Parking Assist with PARKTRONIC) Model 176 with code 220 (PARKTRONIC) except code 516 (Audio 5 USB) Model 176 with code 235 (Active Parking Assist with PARKTRONIC) except code 516 (Audio 5 USB)
		Clip remover	Fig 5
25	Remove screw/bolts (12)
26	Unscrew screw/bolt (7)
27	Unscrew screw/bolt (15)
28	Remove screws (4)
29	Unclip electrical connectors (13.1, 13.2) from bracket
30	Remove instrument panel (1) toward rear and remove from vehicle	When removing instrument panel (1), guide electrical wiring harnesses through openings. Helper required.
31	Remove front passenger airbag	When replacing instrument panel (1).
			AR91.60-P-0680NKA
32	Install in the reverse order

Fig 5: Clip Remover (452 589 01 63 00)

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