51 45 050 - Removing and installing instrument panel upper section trim
51 45 050 - Removing and installing instrument panel upper section trim
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove A-pillar trim Removing and Installing or Replacing Trim For Roof Pillar At Front (A-Pillar), Left or Right
- Remove glovebox 51 16 360 Removing and Installing Right Glove Box
- Remove decorative trims for instrument panel
- With automatic air conditioning optional extra only:
Remove solar sensor Service and Repair
Lever out cover on left and right in direction of arrow.
Version with passenger airbag deactivation:
Unlock plug connections (1) and disconnect.
Release left and right screws (1).
Release screws (1).
Release screws (1).
Lever out cover caps (1) in ventilation grille and release screws underneath.
Release screws (1) in ventilation grille.
Protect trim with adhesive tape (1) on left and right against damage.
Important!
Broken eyelets (5) or damaged restraint cables (2) can cause injuries due to uncontrolled tearing off of the airbag cover when the airbag is triggered.
Instrument panel upper section trim must be replaced if eyelets (5) are damaged or restraint cables (2) are damaged.
In order to prevent damage to eyelets (5), make sure spacer (4) is fitted; retrofit if necessary.
Release screws (1).
Tightening torque 72 12 7AZ 72 12 Airbag gas generator, unit for passenger side.
With automatic air conditioning optional extra only:
Raise instrument panel upper section and feed out cable for solar sensor.
Installation:
Feed in cable for solar sensor:
- Raise instrument panel upper section at rear.
- Insert cable for solar sensor through opening in instrument panel upper section.
Remove instrument panel upper section towards top and feed out restraint cables (2) between airbag module and instrument panel lower section.
Installation:
Restraint cables (2) must be located between bracket (3).
Installation:
Insert restraint cables in gap between airbag module and instrument panel lower section.
Installation:
Insert centering pin of instrument panel upper section correctly into locator (1).
Lift instrument panel upper section in front area over guides (2).
Push in instrument panel upper section as far as it will go.
Important!
Do not strike area (1) of instrument panel upper section with fist.
Laser seam of airbag cover must now show in foam film.
Replacement only
Build date from 03/04 - 07/04:
Air duct cutout must be adapted for a new instrument panel upper section.
Cut out instrument panel in marked area (2).
Lay wiring harness (1) between instrument panel and bulkhead.