Dashboard / Instrument Panel: Service and Repair

Removing and Installing Instrument Panel Trim

Remove glove box,

If necessary, remove passenger airbag,

Remove plate for heating controls,


Remove hazard warning light switch,

Unfasten and lower steering column,

Remove instrument cluster,







Only with passenger airbag:
Unfasten screws and remove rod (1).







Unclip left and right A-pillar trim panels.







Remove screws and right dashboard trim panel.







Remove bottom trim panel screws at left side.







Pull bottom trim panel to the side out of the clips.







Removing shift lever cover,


Remove rear ashtray.
Unscrew screws and remove parking brake lever.







Remove screws and remove centre console.







Unclip frames for left and right defroster nozzles.
Remove outer screws on left and right.


NOTE: Remove screw with a bit-switch over ratchet (short version).







Remove left and right screws and remove dashboard.







If car has air conditioner:
Lift control unit out and disconnect plug.