Remove/install upper section of instrument panel

AR68.10-D-1020B

Remove/install upper section of instrument panel

5.7.99

 

Remove/Install

1.1

Remove cover of radio installation slot

With code ER0, radio preinstallation.

 Unclip electric leads from cover

1.2

Remove radio

with codes EF5, EF6, EF7, ET0 or ET8, radio.

AR82.60-D-7502A

2

Remove cover at instrument panel

AR68.10-D-1550A

3.1

Remove stowage compartment above glove compartment

Except code SA6, passenger airbag .

AR68.10-D-1515A

3.2

Remove passenger airbag unit

With code SA6, passenger airbag.

 Disconnect ground cable of battery when working on the airbag.

AR91.60-D-0680B

4

Remove cover for air nozzle on passenger side

With code SA6, passenger airbag.

AR68.10-D-1090A

5

Remove paneling on A-pillars

 Unclip top paneling and pull out upward

6

Remove loudspeaker covers (4 and 5)

 Unclip outer covers and pull off in direction of A-pillar

7

Unscrew bracket (7)

8

Unscrew bolts (2, 8).

 To facilitate disassembly of both bolts (8) in the center, unclip the cover for the switch of heater/top ventilation and slightly lift off.

9

Pull upper section of instrument panel towards rear and remove

 Installation: Position upper section of instrument panel and slide on forward.

 Pay attention to the radio cable routing: The cables should not rest above the air duct, otherwise they could get damaged.

10.1

Unclip cover (1)

 Only when upper section of instrument panel is to be replaced

11

Install in the reverse order

12.1

Reconnect ground cable on battery

 Carry out this and steps 13, 14 only if the ground cable of the battery was disconnected due to removal of passenger airbag.

13.1

Set time at instrument cluster

except codes J19 or J28, tachograph

14.1

Set time on timer for auxiliary heater

With code H12, hot water auxiliary heater or H86, timer for auxiliary heater.

15.1

Enter radio code

with codes EF5, EF6, EF7, ET0 or ET8, radio.

 See Operating Instructions