Removing Wire Harness For Dashboard

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The number of plug connections can vary, depending on equipment.

Fig 1: Identifying Installation Position Of Wire Harness For Dashboard

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Disconnect plug connections for wire harness for dashboard.
1. 1.1. Disconnect plug connection for dashboard at connection point on left A-pillar.
  
  Fig 2: Disconnecting Plug Connections For Dashboard Wire Harness
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  1. 1.1.1. Release plug connections at the left fuse box -A- and remove them -B- .
  2. 1.1.2. Release plug connections -a- and pull them off -C- .
2. 1.2. Disconnect plug connection for dashboard at connection point on right A-pillar.
  
  Fig 3: Disconnecting Plug Connection For Dashboard And Door Connection Point
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  1. 1.2.1. Release plug connections at the left fuse box -A- and remove them -B- .
  2. 1.2.2. Release plug connections for the dashboard wire harness -a- and pull them off -C- .
3. 1.3. Disconnect plug connection for blower power supply.
  
  Fig 4: Disconnecting Plug Connection For Blower Power Supply
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  1. 1.3.1. Release plug connection -A- and disconnect it -B- from the heating/fresh-air unit.
  2. 1.3.2. Release plug connection at the two locking lugs -a- and pull it off -C- .
Loosen mounting for wire harness for dashboard.

Fig 5: Identifying Wire Harness Mounting For Dashboard
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1. 2.1. Loosen fixing clips -1- on the front of the dashboard bracket.
2. 2.2. Loosen fixing clips -2- on the back of the dashboard bracket.
3. 2.3. Unclip fixing clips -1- for wire harness at the heating/fresh-air unit.
  
  Fig 6: Identifying Fixing Clips For Wire Harness
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Make sure that all brackets are unclipped and released.
Remove wire harness from the bracket.