Contents: Removal ⬇ Installation ⬇
Removal
Note: Disconnect the negative terminal from the battery first.
1. Remove the driver's airbag module (for more details, see the relevant section in the chapter Passive safety).
2. Remove the steering wheel assembly (for more details, see the relevant section in the chapter Steering).
3. Remove the steering column trim panel assembly (for more details, see the relevant section in the chapter Steering).
4. Remove the lighting system switch assembly.
5. Disconnect the wiring harness connector of the daytime running light switch and the headlight mode control regulator.
6. Remove the passenger compartment fuse box cover.
7. Unscrew the mounting screws, then remove the passenger compartment fuse box.
8. Remove the instrument panel side covers (1) and (2) using the special tool (3409) as shown in the figure below.
9. Remove the glove box (more details, see the relevant section in this chapter).
10. Disconnect the clips and remove the central control panel trim frame (1) as shown in the figure below.
11. Unscrew the screws securing the radio or navigation system module (depending on the vehicle configuration).
12. On vehicles without a radio or navigation module, it is necessary to remove the additional container in the middle of the dashboard.
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Cars with manual air conditioning
13. Remove the heater controls.
Cars with automatic air conditioning control
14. Remove the control module together with the display of the air conditioning control system.
15. Remove the light sensor (1), shown in the figure below, from the instrument panel.
16. Remove the ventilation system deflectors from the right and left sides of the instrument panel, then remove the central deflector (disconnect the hazard warning switch wiring harness connector).
Cars without air conditioning
17. Remove the cold and hot air flow controls.
18. Remove the ventilation system deflectors from the right and left sides of the instrument panel, then remove the central deflector (disconnect the hazard warning switch wiring harness connector).
For all cars
19. Remove the upper part of the front pillar trim panel (on both sides) (more details, see the relevant section in this chapter).
20. Unscrew the fastening screw (1) shown in the figure below. The tightening torque of the fastening screw during installation is 1.5 Nm.
21. Unscrew the mounting screws (1) shown in the figure below. The tightening torque of the mounting screw during installation is 1.5 Nm.
22. Unscrew the fastening screws (1) shown in the figure below. The tightening torque of the fastening screw during installation is 1.5 Nm.
23. Unscrew the fastening screw (1) shown in the figure below. The tightening torque of the fastening screw during installation is 1.5 Nm.
24. Unscrew the fastening screw (1) shown in the figure below. The tightening torque of the fastening screw during installation is 1.5 Nm.
25. Unscrew the fastening screw (1) shown in the figure below. The tightening torque of the fastening screw during installation is 1.5 Nm.
26. Unscrew the fastening screw (1) shown in the figure below. The tightening torque of the fastening screw during installation is 1.5 Nm.
27. Remove the screws securing the front airbag module on the passenger side (1) as shown in the figure below. Tightening torque of the screws during installation: 9 Nm.
28. Disconnect the front passenger airbag module wiring harness connector (if the car is equipped).
29. Disconnect the instrument panel from the supports on the crossbar, in the windshield area.
30. Remove the instrument panel assembly from the vehicle interior (1) as shown in the figure below. A second mechanic will be required to perform this operation.
Installation
Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal.
Note: Before installation, check the technical condition of all fastening elements for damage, replace fastening elements if necessary.