Integrated carphone: Preparations

Fig 1: Identifying Ignition Switch OFF & Disconnected Negative Battery Lead

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Note the anti-theft radio code (if applicable)
Move the front seats to their rearmost, uppermost positions
Turn the ignition key to position 0
Remove the key from the ignition switch (does not apply to cars with automatic gearboxes)
Disconnect the battery negative lead.

NOTE:

Wait at least five minutes before disconnecting the connectors or removing other electrical equipment.

Fig 2: Prying Off Panel In Front Of Gear Selector Lever

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Remove the panel in front of the gear selector lever. Pry off the panel using a weatherstrip tool
Shift the gear selector lever to the rearmost position.

Fig 3: Removing Panel Around Gear Selector

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Remove the panel around the gear selector. Press in the two catches. Lift up the front edge of the panel and remove the panel.

Fig 4: Identifying Bolts In Dashboard Environment Panel

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Remove the two screws from the dashboard environment panel.

Fig 5: Angle Dashboard Environment Panel Outwards So That It Is Possible To Insert A Couple Of Fingers Between Center Console And Side Of Dashboard Environment Panel

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Angle the dashboard environment panel outwards so that it is possible to insert a couple of fingers between the center console and the rear of the dashboard environment panel
Remove the dashboard environment panel. Pull it downward, maintaining the same angle. Some force is required because the panel is tightly installed. It may be easier to pull one side loose at a time
Disconnect the connectors on the reverse of the dashboard environment panel. Put the dashboard environment panel to one side.

NOTE:

If any of the outer hooks break off, these must be repaired.

Fig 6: Identifying Screws From Bracket For Radio

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Remove the screws (1) from the radio bracket
Pull out the bracket with the radio. Pull the lower corner while pressing downwards
Disconnect the connectors on the radio. Place the bracket and the radio to one side.

Fig 7: Removing Right And Left-Hand Side Center Console Panels, Screws On Panel, And Sill Molding

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Remove the right and left-hand side center console panels (1). Turn the clip at the rear edge of the panel through 90°. Pull the rear edge of the panel outwards and backwards
Remove the two screws on the panel (2) under the glove compartment. Remove the panel. Then pull the panel downwards / backwards at the rear edge, it is secured by three clips
Remove the sill molding (3) on the right-hand side. Pull the front edge of the sill molding back to release it. Then pull the molding upwards.

Fig 8: Dashboard End Panel

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Remove the panel on the right-hand end of the dashboard.