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Removing and Installing Dashboard Insert



Removing And Installing Dashboard Insert

Removing dashboard insert







1. Use a plastic spatula to unclip the trim panel -a- from the upper cover at the left and right.







2. Unscrew the two fastening screws -1- for instrument panel insert (cover for instrument cluster).
3. Unscrew the fastening screws for the instrument cluster -2-.
4. Press in the dashboard inset (cover for instrument cluster) at the side to unclip -arrows A-, lift the front slightly -arrow B-, and unscrew the fastening screw -3-.







5. First pull the dashboard inset (cover for instrument cluster) -b- to the rear -arrow A-, then take out in an upward direction -arrow B-.

Installing dashboard insert







1. Position dashboard inset (cover for instrument cluster) -b- into the installation position.







2. Lift dashboard inset (cover for instrument cluster) slightly at the front and -arrow A- position the fastening screw -3-, but do not screw down.
3. Push the dashboard inset (cover for instrument cluster) completely to the front -arrows B- and tighten the fastening screw -3-.
4. Press the dashboard inset (cover for instrument cluster) downward and screw down the fastening screws -1 and 2-. Tightening torque 1 ftlb. Tightening torque 1 ftlb.







5. Insert trim -a- and press against top of instrument panel insert (cover for instrument cluster) until the clips can be felt to engage.