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900319 Removing and Installing Dashboard Insert


WM 900319 Removing and installing dashboard insert

Technical values





Removing dashboard insert

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





Unclipping trim panel from the upper cover on the left and right

2. Unscrew the two fastening screws -1- for instrument panel insert (cover for instrument cluster).





Unscrewing the fastening screws for the dashboard inset

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.





Installing dashboard insert

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.





Screwing down dashboard insert

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.





Installing lining