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Instrument Panel







Access/Start Authorization Switch Trim Panel

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Special Ignition Lock Pliers (VAS 6339)

Removing






- Remove the MMI screen cover. Refer to => [ MMI Screen ] MMI Screen.

- Unclip the instrument cluster gap cover from the instrument panel. Refer to => [ Instrument Cluster Gap Cover ] Instrument Cluster Gap Cover.

- Remove the bolt - 2 - for the trim - 1 -.

- Insert the (VAS 6339) through the trim covers.






- Position the tips of the (VAS 6339) on both holes - A arrows - on the access/start authorization switch (E415) - 2 -.

- Press the (VAS 6339) together - B arrows - to spread the tips of the pliers and release the trim retaining tabs.

- Hold the (VAS 6339) pressed with one hand and remove the trim - 1 - with the other hand - arrow C -.

Only use the (VAS 6339). Remove the trim by hand.

Installing

To install, perform the steps used in removal in reverse order.

For the correct tightening specifications, refer to => [ Instrument Panel Assembly Overview ] Instrument Panel Assembly Overview.