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Remove/Install Dashboard - AR68.10-P-1000S

Model 223 

Shown with code 494 (USA version) 

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Shown with code 878 (CONNECTED LIGHT ambient lighting) 

Shown with code P53 (Air purification package) 

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Shown with code Z07 (B7 armoring for special protection version) 

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WARNING Risk of injury  during testing and repair operations related to pyrotechnical components Do not expose pyrotechnical component parts to temperatures above 100°C or 212°F. Disconnect current supply when working on such component parts. AS91.00-Z-0008-01A
Notice  Information on preventing damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge   AH54.00-P-0001-01A
Notice  Notes on avoiding damage to optical fibers during repair work   AH82.60-P-0001-05AK
  Information, assessment and legal requirements when working with, handling and storing pyrotechnical components   AH91.00-Z-0000-10A
  Notes on safety-relevant components   AH00.00-Z-0019-01A
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
1 Remove head unit. Model 223
with code 521 (Connect 20 Mid (NTG7)) Model 223
with code 534 (Connect 20 Premium (NTG7))
AR82.85-P-1101S
2 Remove trim element from instrument panel on driver side.   AR68.10-P-1186S 
3 Remove trim element from passenger-side instrument panel.   AR68.10-P-1187S 
4 Remove trim at bottom for instrument panel on driver's side.   AR68.10-P-1501S 
5 Remove instrument cluster control unit.   AR54.30-P-7101S
6 Remove trim from the left and right A-pillar.   AR68.30-P-4050S 
7 Remove steering column tube switch module.   AR54.25-P-2812S
8 Remove speakers in instrument panel. Model 223
with code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version)
AR82.62-P-7833SG
    Model 223
except code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version)
AR82.62-P-7833S
9 Remove center air vent.   AR83.10-P-4509S
10 Unclip driver's side fuse and relay module, disconnect electrical connectors, and place driver's side fuse and relay module to one side with positive lines connected.   AR54.15-P-0003S
11 Remove electric parking brake switch.   AR42.20-P-0505S
12 Unclip left cockpit light-emitting diode strip (E34/1), disconnect electrical connector, and remove left cockpit light-emitting diode strip (E34/1). Model 223
with code 878 (CONNECTED LIGHT ambient lighting)
 
    SPECIAL TOOL Long wedge Fig 1
13 Unclip and remove cover (9). Model 223
with code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version)
 
    SPECIAL TOOL Long wedge Fig 1
14 Remove screw (10). Model 223
with code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version)
 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Screw, instrument panel to crossmember *BA68.10-P-1001-01E 
15 Remove damping (1).    
16 Release and disconnect electrical connectors (2) on front passenger airbag. Model 223
except code 460 (Canada version)
except code 494 (US version)
except code 498 (Japanese version)
except code 835 (South Korea version)
Only one electrical connector (2) is present.
 
    SPECIAL TOOL Removal lever Fig 2
17 Remove screw (3). TORQUE SPECIFICATION Screw/bolt, front passenger airbag unit to crossmember *BA91.60-P-1002-01I 
18 Remove screw (11) and loosen check strap from crossmember. Model 223
with code Z07 (B7 armoring on special protection version)
 
19 Remove screws (4). TORQUE SPECIFICATION Screw, instrument panel to crossmember *BA68.10-P-1001-01E 
20 Remove screws (5).    
21 Unclip hose line (6) on instrument panel lower section (7) and place to one side. Model 223
with code P53 (Air cleaning package)
 
22 Lift instrument panel upper section (8) slightly and remove instrument panel lower section (7).    
23 Carefully remove instrument panel upper section (8) from vehicle and expose electrical wiring harnesses and guide out while doing so. IMPORTANT Aid of helper required.  
24 Install in the reverse order.    
INSTRUMENT PANEL

Number Designation Model 223
BA68.10-P-1001-01E Screw, instrument panel to crossmember Nm 4
AIRBAG

Number Designation Model 223
BA91.60-P-1002-01I Screw/bolt, front passenger airbag unit to crossmember Nm 6
Fig 1: Identifying Long Wedge (115 589 03 59 00)
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Fig 2: Identifying Removal Lever (203 589 04 33 00)
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