Removing dashboard

NOTE:

As the illustrations in this service information are used for different model years and / or models, some variation may occur. However, the essential information is always correct.

Removing the dashboard

Remove the battery lead. See Battery, disconnecting .

Remove (on both sides):

the A-post panels. See Replacing the A-post panel
the soundproofing panel. See Soundproofing panel, replacing .

Slide the seat backwards.

Remove:

the courtesy lighting on the driver's side. See Courtesy lighting, front, replacing
the on-board diagnostics connector. See Data link connector (DLC), replacing
the steering wheel. See Steering wheel, replacing
the gear selector assembly. See Gear selector assembly and steering wheel module
the combined instrument panel. See Driver information module (DIM), replacing
the center console. See Center console, replacing
the radio. See Radio/telephone, changing .

Fig 1: Disconnecting Mechanical Cable For Gear Lever Lock To Facilitate Removing Dashboard

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HINT: Disconnect the mechanical cable for the gear lever lock to facilitate removing the dashboard.

Fig 2: End Covers

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Remove the end covers on both sides.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Connector And Removing Sun Sensor

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Lift up the sun sensor.

Disconnect the connector.

Remove the sun sensor.

Fig 4: Road Traffic Information (RTI) Screen / Loudspeaker

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Remove the road traffic information (RTI) screen / loudspeaker. See Display screen / loudspeaker, RTI (road traffic information), replacing .

Disconnect the connector for the hazard warning signal flasher.

Fig 5: Identifying Glove Compartment And Gas Strut

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Open the glove compartment. Release the limiter stop.

Remove:

the upper mounting for the gas strut
the connector for the courtesy lighting
the connector for the glove compartment lighting
the connector for the passenger airbag module.

Fig 6: Identifying Screws For Mounting Dashboard In Opening For Road Traffic Information (RTI) System

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the three mounting screws for the dashboard on the driver's side
the screw for the mounting for the dashboard in the opening for the road traffic information (RTI) system.

Fig 7: Identifying Screws For Mounting Dashboard In Opening For Dashboard Environment Panel

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the four mounting screws for the dashboard on the passenger side
the two screws for the mounting for the dashboard in the opening for the dashboard environment panel.

Fig 8: Pulling Dashboard Back Slightly So That Brackets For Connectors At A-Post Can Be Removed

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Pull the dashboard back slightly so that the brackets for the connectors at the A-post can be removed.

Move gear selector lever backwards.

NOTE:

Protect the gear selector lever knob using tape.

Pull the dashboard backwards. Lift the dashboard over the gear selector lever.

Lift out dashboard.

Transfer the ventilation vents. See Ventilation vents and seals, replacing .