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Body Control Systems: Service and Repair




Remove/Install Front Overhead Control Panel







Remove/Install
1 Remove garage door opener flap (1) from overhead control panel (2)
2 Unclip cover (3) on the sliding/tilting roof switch (S13/2)

NOTE: 4 clips.

3 Unclip glass covers (4) from interior lights
4 Unscrew screws (5) below garage door opener flap (1) and glass covers (4)
5 Unclip clips (black) (7) next to the light switches

NOTE: Installation: Counterhold mounting plate with puller hooks inside of headliner.

- Hooked extraction tool: See Special Tools below.

6 Press both retaining clips (6) to rear and simultaneously press overhead control panel (2) to front

CAUTION: Position narrow plastic wedge or screwdriver in front of retaining lugs.

7 Remove overhead control panel (2) downward
8 Remove sliding/tilting roof switch (S13/2)
9.1 Remove trip computer control module (TRIP) (N41)
NOTE: With code 245, trip computer, only.

10 Detach interior/roof connector (X18/2) from overhead control panel (2)
11 Remove overhead control panel (2)
12 Install in the reverse order

Special Tools


Hooked Extraction Tool P/N 140 589 02 33 00: