51 45 030 Removing and installing instrument panel trim: Notes

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

Removal:

Necessary preliminary tasks:

For equipment specification with Head-Up Display, make sure that Head-Up Display is retracted.

The following parts must be removed as preliminary work:

Fig 1: Dashboard Trim Panel Components

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1	AIRBAG and STEERING WHEEL
2	INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
3	TRIM PANEL FOR A-PILLAR, LEFT/RIGHT
4	COVER FOR HEAD UP DISPLAY
5	MID-RANGE SPEAKERS
6	CENTRAL INSTRUMENT and HEADUNIT
7	FRESH AIR GRILLE, MIDDLE, LEFT/RIGHT
8	CONTROL PANEL FOR AIR CONDITIONING
9	CENTER CONSOLE CONTROL PANEL
10	GLOVE BOX WITH HOUSING
11	TRIM PANEL, CENTER CONSOLE, LEFT/RIGHT
12	ASSEMBLY CARRIER
13	CENTER CONSOLE, COMPLETE
14	INSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM, BOTTOM
15	STEERING COLUMN SHROUD
16	STEERING COLUMN SWITCH CLUSTER

Release screw (1).

NOTE: Carry out work on the right side in the same way as for the left side illustrated here.

Fig 2: Locating Screw

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Release screws (1).

Fig 3: Locating Screws

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Release screws (1) on passenger's side.

Fig 4: Edge Protection And Screw

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NOTE: Shown removed here for purposes of clarity. The wiring harness is therefore not present in the graphic.

Disconnect plug connection (1) from front passenger airbag (2).

Fig 5: Front Passenger Airbag And Plug Connection

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US version only (no diagram):

Disconnect 3 plug connections (1) from front passenger airbag (2).

Observe the notes on AIRBAG PLUG CONNECTIONS .

Release screws (1) on driver's side.

Fig 6: Locating Screws On Driver's Side

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Remove the instrument panel (1) with the aid of the helper and pull out all electrical lines (2).

Fig 7: Instrument Panel And Electrical Lines

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Installation:

NOTE: Graphic is only an example.

Make sure that guides (1) on instrument panel (2) are correctly seated in respective mountings of bulkhead.

Make sure gaskets are correctly seated on air ducts.

Insert and install foam moldings of the instrument panel (2) correctly at the center.

Fig 8: Instrument Panel And Guides

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Insert instrument panel (1) with the help of a helper and connect all electrical lines (2).

NOTE: Screw instrument panel (1) tightly from the middle towards outside.

Make sure all electrical lines (2) are correctly routed.

Fig 9: Instrument Panel And Electrical Lines

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Tighten screws (1) on driver's side.

Tightening torque 51 45 1AZ .

Fig 10: Locating Screws On Driver's Side

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Shown removed here for purposes of clarity. Wiring harness is therefore not available in graphic.

Connect plug connection (1) of front passenger airbag (2) and lock.

Fig 11: Front Passenger Airbag And Plug Connection

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US version only (no diagram):

Connect 3 plug connections (1) of front passenger airbag (2) and lock.

Observe notes regarding AIRBAG PLUG CONNECTIONS .

Tighten screws (1) on passenger's side.

Tightening torque 51 45 1AZ .

Fig 12: Edge Protection And Screw

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Tighten down screws (1).

Tightening torque 51 45 1AZ .

Fig 13: Locating Screws

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Tighten screw (1).

Tightening torque 51 45 1AZ .

NOTE: Carry out work on the right side in the same way as for the left side illustrated here.

Fig 14: Locating Screw

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