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Removing and Installing Cover For Dashboard (Defroster Trim)



Removing And Installing Cover For Dashboard (Defroster Trim)

Preliminary work

Remove A-pillar trim panel. Refer to Removing and installing A-pillar trim panel

Removing cover for dashboard (defroster trim)

Removing cover for centre dashboard (defroster trim)







1. Insert plastic wedge under dashboard cover (defroster trim) centre -1- and lever out in upward direction -arrow-.







2. Disconnect plug connection for sun sensor.

Removing cover for dashboard (defroster trim) on right and left







1. Insert plastic wedge under dashboard cover (defroster trim) left and right -4- and lever out of sheetmetal clips -5-.







Installing cover for dashboard (defroster trim)

Installing cover for dashboard (defroster trim) on right and left







1. Check sheetmetal clips -5- for deformation; replace if necessary.







2. Clip cover for dashboard (defroster trim) into place on left and right -4-.

Installing centre dashboard cover (defroster trim)







1. Lock plug connection for sun sensor.
2. Position centre dashboard cover (defroster trim) -1- and clip in -arrow-.







Subsequent work

Install A-pillar trim panel. Refer to Removing and installing A-pillar trim panel