Dash panel
Removing and installing dash-panel

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Dash panel

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Removing

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Disconnect battery.

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Unclip cover -2-

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Unscrew bolts -4- (3x) from left securing plate -3-.

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Leave securing plate with fuse carrier suspended from wiring.

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Removing driver's storage compartment => Page

68-8

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Remove steering wheel

up to MY 1998 =>Page

69-83

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Removing steering column switch =>Page

70-51

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Remove steering column surround => Page

70-52

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Remove dash panel insert

=> Electrical System; Repair group 90

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Unclip cover -5-

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Unscrew bolts -7- (3x) from right securing plate -6-.

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Removing glove compartment => Page

68-1

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Remove upper section of centre console => Page

68-15

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Remove lower section of centre console => Page

68-9

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Unscrew bolts -9- at bracket -8- behind passenger's airbag.

Note:
The bolts are treated with microencapsulated adhesive and should therefore always be
replaced.
Before fitting, recut the thread on the threaded insert

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Unscrew bolts -12- from air duct -11- of heater (AC).

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Detach air duct at top and bottom.

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Unscrew bolts -13- brackets remain on dash panel.

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Pull dash panel forwards out of guide.

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Installing

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Push onto clip -14- (2x).

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Check positioning in clips by gently pressing dash panel.

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To facilitate installation of photosensor, attach a cable tie or suitable cord

to connector to provide extra length.

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Cover

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Left securing plate

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Bolts (3x)

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Tightening torque 4 Nm

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Cover

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Right securing plate

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Bolts (3x)

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Tightening torque 4 Nm

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Bracket

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Bolts (2x)

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Tightening torque 12 Nm

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Photosensor

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Removing => Fig. 1

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Air duct

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Bolt

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Tightening torque 4 Nm

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Bolts (2x)

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Tightening torque 10 Nm

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Clamp

→ Fig.1 Removing and installing photosensor for sunlight penetration -G107

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Carefully lever off cover -A-.

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Unscrew bolt -B-.

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Lift photosensor and secure cable connector with cord or cable tie.

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Unplug cable connector.