Removing dashboard

Information 

• The number of fastening screws, fixing clips, plug connections, holders and trim panels can vary depending on equipment.
• The illustrations for removing and installing the drive mechanism are shown only on one equipment variant and may differ from the actual equipment variant.
• Some steps must be carried out automatically.
• Some of the repair illustrations show only one side of the vehicle.

1. Cover centre console with protective mat.
2. Unscrew fastening screws -1, 2-  .
3. Unscrew fastening screw -3-  .
4. Release and disconnect electric plug connections -4, 5-  on temperature sensors.
5. Remove side air guides.

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6. Unscrew fastening screws -1-  for passenger's airbag.
7. Unscrew fastening screw -2-  securing holder to bracket.
8. Unscrew side fastening screws -3-  securing bracket to dashboard.

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9. Unscrew fastening screw -3-  .
10. Unscrew fastening screws -2-  .
11. Unscrew fastening screws -1-  .

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12. Pull dashboard forward and lift it up slightly.
13. Guide all electric lines -1-  through the dashboard.

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14. Release and disconnect electric plug connections -1-  for loudspeakers.
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       NOTE: Remove the loudspeakers when replacing the dashboard
15. Unclip electric line -2-  at the dashboard.

    The help of another person is needed for Step 16  .

16. Remove dashboard.

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