51 45 030 Removing and installing instrument panel trim

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IMPORTANT: Risk of damage.

A hard disk is installed in the Car Information Computer (CIC).

Carry out mechanical work on the CIC and adjacent components with care.

Avoid subjecting the CIC to vibration/shocks.

When working on trim panel components, make sure that visible surfaces are not scratched or damaged (e.g. by sharp-edged tools).

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Disconnect NEGATIVE TERMINAL
Remove SIDE PANEL ON DASHBOARD, LEFT
Remove TRIM PANEL FOR ROOF PILLAR at front left and right
Remove DECORATIVE STRIP ON DASHBOARD ON LEFT
Remove CENTRAL INFORMATION DISPLAY (CID)
Remove SPEAKER (mid-range in dashboard).
Remove -CHAMP- RADIO
Additionally, depending on equipment specifications:
- Remove CIC
Remove STEERING COLUMN CONTROL PANEL
Remove LOWER SECTION OF STEERING COLUMN TRIM
Remove INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Additionally, depending on equipment specifications:
- Remove TRIM FOR HEAD-UP DISPLAY
- Remove CONTROL ELEMENT FOR DRIVER ASSIST SYSTEM
Remove TRIM PANEL FOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY
Remove CENTER CONSOLE CARRIER SECTION
Remove RIGHT GLOVE BOX WITH HOUSING

NOTE: Shown removed here for purposes of clarity. Wiring harness is therefore not included in graphic.

Disconnect plug connection (1) from front passenger airbag unit.

(Observe notes regarding AIRBAG PLUG CONNECTIONS ).

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection And Front Passenger Airbag Unit

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NOTE: Shown removed here for purposes of clarity.

Press gap cover (2) of steering column at left and right slightly inward in direction of arrow and lever out at top, then remove completely.

Fig 2: Removing Steering Column Gap Cover

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Remove left and right foam-padded pieces (1) from dashboard (2).

Fig 3: Removing Foam-Padded Pieces From Dashboard

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Release screw (1) on top left and right from dashboard (2).

Tightening torque 51 45 5AZ .

Installation note:

As repair solution "Dashboard squeaks and rattles", new oval-head dashboard screws (1) are available with a second washer under part number 07 14 9 240 740. If the new version has not yet been installed, retrofit the oval-head dashboard screw (1).

Fig 4: Identifying Screw

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Release screws (2) from lower center dashboard trim panel (1).

Tightening torque 51 45 5AZ .

Fig 5: Identifying Lower Center Dashboard Trim Panel And Screws

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NOTE: Shown removed here for purposes of clarity.

Release screws (2) from instrument panel trim (1).

Tightening torque 51 45 5AZ .

Only carry out the following with help:

Remove instrument panel trim (1).

Fig 6: Identifying Instrument Panel Trim And Screws
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NOTE: Graphic is only an example.

Installation note:

Make sure guides (1) on instrument panel trim (2) are correctly seated in respective mountings. During the insertion process (installation), press the front instrument panel manually down to adjust to bulkhead.
Make sure gaskets are correctly seated on air ducts.
Make sure electrical leads are correctly laid.

Fig 7: Identifying Instrument Panel Trim Guides
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Correctly insert foam-padded part of instrument panel trim (2) in center and install.