Removing Trim Panel Under Dashboard

→ Switch off ignition and remove ignition key or remote control (hand-held transmitter).

→ A power supply (e.g. battery charger) must not be connected to the external power supply/jump-lead starting terminals.

→ Disconnect the battery and insulate the ground strap so that all contact with a ground carrier is avoided.

→ Wait 1 minute after disconnecting the battery.

→ Only pull off connector on the triggering unit after the waiting time has elapsed.

→ Make sure that no foreign objects are located in front of the airbag unit during installation.

→ Replace damaged parts during removal.

→ Always position airbag units so that the blow-out opening is facing upwards, e.g. crest on driver's airbag.

→ Do not position anything on the airbag units.

→ If removed for an extended period, the airbag units must be stored in a safe place.

→ Airbag units must not come into contact with grease, oil, detergents, liquids, or similar substances.

→ Do not expose airbag units to temperatures above 90°.

→ Do not remove the short-circuit spring on the plug-in contacts.

→ Ignition and preparations may only be carried out by skilled staff, supervised by a second responsible person.

→ Before disposal, the airbag unit must be rendered harmless by electrical ignition performed in accordance with all precautionary measures, thereby preventing it from being used incorrectly.

→ Always use new fastening screws and nuts following removal.

→ Observe specified tightening torques.

→ Carry out a visual inspection of all re-used parts.

Information 

Always replace the fastening screws on the airbag unit after customer service and reworking. The micro-self-locking screws must not be treated, greased or loosened and then screwed on again.

1. Unscrew fastening screws at the left and right of the steering column.
   Fig 2: Removing Trim Panel Under Dashboard

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2. Unscrew fastening screws under the side trim (on the fuse box).
   Fig 3: Removing Screws At Sides

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3. Unscrew fastening screws on the steering column holder.
   Fig 4: Removing Screws On Steering Column Holder

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4. Unscrew and remove fastening screws on the transverse strut -arrow A-  and pull the trim panel forward towards the driver's seat -arrow B-  .
   Fig 5: Removing Trim Panel From Transverse Strut

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5. Release vehicle diagnostic socket -arrow-  and pull it off.
   Fig 6: Unclipping Vehicle Diagnostic Socket

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6. Release connector for knee airbag -arrow A-  and pull it off -arrow B-  .
   Fig 7: Unclipping Connector For Knee Airbag On Driver'S Side

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7. Pull off connector for footwell lighting -arrow-  .
   Fig 8: Pulling Off Connector For Footwell Lighting On Driver'S Side

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8. Release and pull off connector for parking brake -arrow-  .
   Fig 9: Unclipping Connector For Parking Brake

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9. Remove trim panel.