Removing Cover Under Dashboard

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• Some of the repair illustrations show only one side of the vehicle  .
• Naturally, some steps also have to be performed on the opposite side of the vehicle as well  .

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To reduce the unclipping forces and thereby the risk of damage during removal, the removal steps must be carried out at the accessible connection points using a suitable tool.

Fig 1: Identifying Cover Under Dashboard Installation Position

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1. Unscrew and remove fastening screw -2-  .
2. Pull cover under dashboard -1-  out of the locks and swivel it down -A-  .
3. Pull cover under dashboard -1-  out of the guides -3-  (-B-  ).
   Fig 2: Removing Mounting Screw Of Trim Panel Under Dashboard

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4. Release electric plug connection for light -a-  and disconnect it -A-  .
   Fig 3: Disconnecting Connector For Light

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5. Passenger's side only:  Release electric plug connection for plug socket -a-  and disconnect it -A-  .
   Fig 4: Disconnecting Connector At Socket

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