Removing Dashboard

Removing The Dashboard

Special Tools: 981 4071

Preparations







- Make a note of radio code
- Switch off the ignition
- Disconnect the battery negative lead.

NOTE: Wait at least five minutes before carrying out work on the car.

Removing The Panels For The Dashboard

Remove:







- the rear center console.
- the front center console.
- the side panels on the center console.
- the soundproofing panel on the driver's side.
- the soundproofing panel on the passenger side.
- the combined instrument panel.
- the radio panel.
- the dashboard environment panel.
- the A-post panel.

Open the glove compartment.

Remove:







- the two screws
- the storage compartment using a twisting movement.

Removing The Loudspeaker From The Dashboard







- Remove the loudspeaker grille
- Lift the loudspeaker out of the dashboard. Disconnect the connector.


Disconnecting The Wiring And The Hood Latch







Remove:
- the central electronic module (CEM)
- the cable. First unhook the cable from the hood catch
- the screw (A) at the front of the dashboard
- the screw from the top of the bracket
- the bracket
- brown and blue connectors by the side of the fusebox from the cable harness
- the connectors from the cable harness.







Press the gray marked 24 pin connector out through the opening on the reverse of the dashboard.

Remove the blue connector for VGLA.

Remove the clips from the cable harness.

Disconnecting Airbags







Disconnect the orange 4 pin connector for the passenger side air bag at the right-hand side of the center console.

Removing The Dashboard







NOTE: Two people are required for this operation.

- Remove the screws.
- Cars equipped with airbags on the passenger side have two screws in the glove compartment which must be removed
- Cover the upper steering shaft cover with a cloth. This is to prevent damage
- Disconnect the dashboard. Remove the dashboard.