Removing Dashboard

WARNING: Improper handling of airbag units

Triggering of airbag unit.
System faults can occur.
1. → Switch off ignition and move remote control (hand-held transmitter) at least 2 meters away from the vehicle.
2. → A voltage supply (e.g. battery charger) must not be connected to the external power supply/jump-lead starting terminals.
3. → Disconnect the battery and insulate the ground strap so that all contact with a ground carrier is avoided.
4. → Wait 1 minute after disconnecting the battery.
5. → Only pull off connector on the triggering unit after the waiting time has elapsed.
6. → Make sure that no foreign objects are located in front of the airbag unit during installation.
7. → Replace damaged parts during removal.
8. → Always position airbag units so that the blow-out opening is facing upwards, e.g. crest on driver's airbag.
9. → Do not place any objects on the airbag units.
10. → If removed for an extended period, the airbag units must be stored in a safe place.
11. → Airbag units must not come into contact with grease, oil, detergents, liquids or similar substances.
12. → Do not expose airbag units to temperatures above 90°.
13. → Do not remove the short-circuit spring on the plug contacts.
14. → Triggering and preparations may only be carried out by skilled staff, supervised by a second responsible person.
15. → Before disposal, the airbag unit must be rendered harmless by triggering it electrically while observing all precautionary measures, thereby preventing it from being used incorrectly.

WARNING: Incorrect handling of safety bolts

Danger of injury
Loss of torque
1. → Always use new screws or nuts following removal.
2. → Comply with instructions for repairs.
3. → Observe specified tightening torques.
4. → Carry out a visual inspection of parts used.

Only for vehicles with stopwatch:

Unclip line bracket -1 and 3- with electric wire harness -2- under the centre loudspeaker cover.

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Electric line at centre loudspeaker cover
Unclip line bracket -1- for electric wire harness on the passenger's side -2- .

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Line bracket on passenger's side
Release and disconnect electric plug connections -1- for air conditioning control unit -2- .

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Electric plug connections for air conditioning control unit
Unclip line bracket -3- for electric wire harness at the centre.

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Electric plug connections for air conditioning control unit
Release and disconnect electric plug connection -1- on the servo motor at the passenger's side -2- .

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Servo motor on passenger's side
Release and disconnect electric plug connection -1- on the servo motor at the driver's side -2- .

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Servo motor on driver's side
Unscrew screws -1- at the left side.

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Side screws, left
Unscrew screws -1- on the driver's side

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Screws on driver's side
Unscrew screws -1- in the centre.

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Centre screws
Unscrew screws -1- on the passenger's side.

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Screws on passenger's side

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The help of another person is required.
Remove dashboard -1- and pull off line bracket -2- .

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Dashboard

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The help of another person is required.
Guide out dashboard -1- to the passenger's side and guide out electric lines.

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Dashboard