Replacing dashboard environment panel

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Fig 1: Identifying Ignition Key Off

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Ignition off.

Remove the key.

NOTE: The key must be removed to ensure that the ignition is not switched on by mistake.

NOTE: After the key has been removed: Wait 3 minutes before starting work.

Fig 2: Identifying Panel Above Gear Selector & Weatherstrip Tool

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S80

Remove the panel (1) above the gear selector:

Carefully pry off at the back using a weatherstrip tool.

NOTE: The gear selector must be in the rearmost position before the dashboard environment panel can be removed.

Fig 3: Prying Off Panel Above Gear Selector At Back Using A Weatherstrip Tool

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Remove:

the two screws (2) on the lower edge of the panel.
the panel (3).
NOTE: The radio component and the dashboard environment panel are complementary and are mounted at the join with hooked mountings.

Fig 4: Angling Dashboard Environment Panel Outwards

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HINT: To facilitate removal: Angle the dashboard environment panel outwards so that it is possible to insert a couple of fingers between the center console and the dashboard environment panel.

HINT: Pull the dashboard environment panel downwards at the same angle.

HINT: The dashboard environment panel is correctly secured. Force is required to remove it.

connectors.

Lift out the panel.

Install:

In reverse order.

Fig 5: Identifying Component Taped On Back Of Dashboard Environment Panel

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NOTE: If any of the outer hooks break off, this must be "rectified". Tape the 3.5 mm thick component measuring 20 X 20 mm to the reverse of the dashboard environment panel. Use double-sided adhesive tape. Fix the other side of the piece with double-sided adhesive tape so that there is a solid anchorage when reinstalling against the center console.