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To Fit

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  1. Put the centre console in place over the gear lever.
  2. Plug in all the connectors on the centre console.

    Orange connector - RH seat heater. Yellow connector - LH seat heater  .

  3. Fit the expansion rivets that secure the console to the dashboard (first, press in the rivet and then the centre pin). Do not tighten the rear retaining screw as it also secures the floor console.
  4. Cars with ACC:  Plug in the ACC module connector and press the module into place.
  5. Cars without ACC:  Fit the heater control wire to the vent control module. The wire is held with an eyebolt and secured with a lock washer.
    Fig 1: Fitting Heater Control Wire
    G03509993Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Plug in the connectors for the vent control lighting, fan speed, electrically heated rear window and air recirculation.
  7. Attach the air distribution shaft to the air distribution control.
  8. Fit the heater control panel.
  9. Cars with manual gearbox:  Fit the gear lever gaiter (fastened with clips).

    Fit the rim.

    Fig 2: Fitting Right And Left-Hand Side Panels
    G03509994Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.
  10. Fit the right and left-hand side panels by pressing each part into the centre console and tightening the retaining screws (one screw is located behind the glove compartment).