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Instrument Cluster Trim






Instrument Panel

Instrument Cluster Trim

Removing





- Position the steering wheel so that it is as far rearward and down as possible, using the full adjustment range of the steering column adjuster.

- Switch off ignition and remove ignition key.

- Carefully disengage decorative panel - 1 - from instrument panel using trim removal wedge (3409) - arrows -.

- Open coin tray.





- Slide coin tray panel toward the left out of catch - arrow - and remove.

- Open glove compartment.





- Carefully disengage decorative panel - 1 - with switch strip - starting above the glove compartment - from instrument panel using trim removal wedge (3409).

- Pull off decorative panel with switch strip in - direction of arrow -.

Be especially careful when releasing clip on the driver's side end of decorative panel.

- Disconnect electrical connector.

- Turn knurled wheel - 3 - for left air vent next to instrument cluster completely upward.





- Insert one watchmaker's screwdriver each - 1 - into air vent retaining clamps above the lower ventilation fin - 2 -.

- Pull air vent alternating on left and right side out of the installation opening, watchmaker's screwdrivers must remain inserted while doing this.

Pull air vent out of installation opening using Hook (3438) if necessary.

- Disconnect electrical harness connector at air vent.

- Repeat the procedure on the right air outlet near the instrument cluster.

- Remove bolts - arrows -.





Secure a cloth with adhesive tape to protect the steering column trim and the steering column lever.

- Pull the instrument panel cover away from the instrument cluster slightly.

- Disconnect the electrical connectors on the instrument cluster cover.

- Engage the turn signal switch in the bottom switch position.

- Activate the one-touch wiping and hold the instrument panel cover in this wiper switch position.

Installing

Installation is reverse of removal.

Tightening torque:

Instrument cluster/instrument cluster cover to instrument panel: 3 Nm