Removing Cover For Dashboard (Defroster Trim)

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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 For Dashboard Installation Position (Defroster Trim)

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Insert a plastic wedge between the dashboard -2- and defroster trim -1- and unclip defroster trim from left to right.

Fig 2: Removing Defroster Trim
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Press catches on defroster trim -1- apart -A- and press sun sensor -2- out -B- .

Fig 3: Removing Sun Sensor
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