51 45 030 Removing and installing instrument panel trim

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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:

Preliminary work needed:

Fig 1: Instrument Panel Trim Parts Location

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The following parts must be removed as preliminary work.

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

Remove screw (1).

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

Fig 2: Instrument Panel Trim Screw Location

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Unscrew the screws (1).

Fig 3: Instrument Panel Trim Screw Location

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Release screws (1) on passenger's side.

Fig 4: Releasing Passenger Side Screws

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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).

US version only (no diagram):

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

Fig 5: Front Passenger Airbag Module Plug Connection

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(Observe the notes on AIRBAG PLUG CONNECTIONS ).

Release screws (1) on driver's side.

Fig 6: Releasing Driver Side Screws

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

Fig 7: Removing Dashboard

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Installation:

NOTE: Graphic is only an example.
Make sure that guides (1) on dashboard (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 dashboard (2) correctly at the center.

Fig 8: Guides On Instrument Panel Trim

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

NOTE: Screw dashboard (1) tightly from the middle towards outside.
Make sure all electrical lines (2) are correctly routed.

Fig 9: Removing Dashboard

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Tighten screws (1) on driver's side.

Tightening torque 51 45 1AZ .

Fig 10: Releasing Driver Side Screws

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NOTE: 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.

US version only (no diagram):

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

Fig 11: Front Passenger Airbag Module Plug Connection

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(Observe notes regarding AIRBAG PLUG CONNECTIONS ).

Tighten screws (1) on passenger's side.

Tightening torque 51 45 1AZ .

Fig 12: Releasing Passenger Side Screws

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Tighten down screws (1).

Tightening torque 51 45 1AZ .

Fig 13: Instrument Panel Trim Screw Location

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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: Instrument Panel Trim Screw Location

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Required reworking:

Fig 15: Instrument Panel Trim Parts Location

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