Removing Dashboard Cover (Defroster Cover)

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Fig 1: Identifying Dashboard Cover (Defroster Cover)

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The figure → Fig 2 shows the centre cover -1A- , the centre cover with sun sensor -1B- and the centre cover with ParkAssist -1C- .

Fig 2: Identifying Centre Cover

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To unclip the centre cover, insert a plastic wedge under the centre cover -1A, 1B or 1C- and lever it up and out → see Fig 3.

Fig 3: Inserting Plastic Wedge Under Centre Cover
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In the case of vehicles with sun sensor or ParkAssist, disconnect the electric plug connection.
Insert plastic wedge under loudspeaker trim panel on the left and right -2- and lever it up and out.

Fig 4: Inserting Plastic Wedge Under Loudspeaker Trim Panel On Left And Right
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Unscrew the loudspeaker fastening screws -3-

Fig 5: Identifying Loudspeaker Fastening Screws
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Remove the loudspeaker -4- .

Fig 6: Identifying Loudspeaker
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Disconnect electric plug connection.
Remove dashboard cover (defroster cover). To do this, insert a plastic wedge under the dashboard cover (defroster cover) on the left and right -5- and lever it up and out.

Fig 7: Removing Dashboard Cover (Defroster Cover) On Left And Right
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