701819 Removing and installing dashboard
WM 701819 Removing and installing dashboard
Technical values
Preliminary work
Information
Before disconnecting the battery, move the driver and passenger seat all the way back.
1. Remove glove box. -> 681519 Removing and installing glove box - section on "Removing" 681519 Removing and installing glove compartment
2. Remove centre console. -> 681719 Removing and installing centre console - section on "Removing" 681719 Removing and installing centre console
3. Remove trim under instrument panel. -> 701919 Removing and installing trim under instrument panel - section on "removing" 701919 Removing and installing trim panel under dashboard
4. Remove dashboard cover. -> 701619 Removing and installing dashboard cover - section on "Removing"
5. Remove A-pillar trim. -> 705719 Removing and installing A-pillar trim - section on "Removing" 705719 Removing and installing A-pillar trim
6. Remove air vent at door. -> 855919 Removing and installing air vent at door - section on "Removing" 855919 Removing and installing air nozzle for door window
7. Remove instrument cluster. -> 902519 Removing and installing instrument cluster - section on "Removing" 902519 Removing and installing instrument cluster
8. Remove steering column switch. -> 945019 Removing and installing steering column switch - section on "Removing" Service and Repair
9. Vehicles with car radio: Remove car radio. -> 912419 Removing and installing car radio - section on "Removing" Service and Repair
10. Vehicles with PCM display and operator control unit: Remove PCM display and operator control unit. -> 911019 Removing and installing PCM 3.1 display and operator control unit - section on "Removing" 911019 Removing and installing PCM 3.1 display and operator control unit
11. Remove front loudspeakers (dashboard). -> 914019 Removing and installing front loudspeakers (dashboard) - section on "Removing" 914019 Removing and installing front loudspeakers (dashboard)
12. Remove cover for instrument panel (defroster trim). -> 702019 Removing and installing cover for instrument panel (defroster trim) - section on "Removing" 702019 Removing and installing cover for dashboard (defroster trim)
Safety instructions for passenger airbag
WARNING
Incorrect handling of airbag units
- Triggering of airbag unit
- System faults can occur
-> Switch off ignition and remove ignition key.
-> A voltage supply (e.g. battery charger) must not be connected to the external power supply/jump-lead starting terminals.
-> Disconnect the battery and insulate the ground strap so that all contact with a ground carrier is avoided.
-> Wait 1 minute after disconnecting the battery.
-> Only pull off connector on the triggering unit after the waiting time has elapsed.
-> Make sure that no foreign objects are located in front of the airbag unit during installation.
-> Replace damaged parts during removal.
-> Always position the airbag unit in such a way that the airbag opening is facing upwards.
-> If removed for an extended period, the airbag unit must be stored in a safe place.
-> Airbag units must not come into contact with grease, oil, detergents, liquids, or similar substances.
-> Do not expose airbag units to temperatures above 90°.
-> Do not remove the short-circuit spring on the plug-in contacts.
-> Ignition and preparations may only be carried out by skilled staff, supervised by a second responsible person.
-> Before disposal, the airbag unit must be rendered harmless by electrical ignition performed in accordance with all precautionary measures, thereby preventing it from being used incorrectly.
WARNING
Incorrect handling of safety bolts
- Danger of injury
- Loss of torque
-> Always use new fastening screws and nuts following removal.
-> Observe specified tightening torques.
-> Carry out a visual inspection of all re-used parts.
Removing dashboard
Installation position of dashboard
1. Loosen two fastening screws -1- on the passenger airbag unit from the mounting bracket.
Removing passenger airbag unit
2. Release and unplug the two electric plug connections for the passenger airbag unit.
Unplugging connectors on passenger airbag unit
3. Unclip line bracket -2- from the dashboard at the left and right.
Unclipping wiring
4. Unplug electric plug connections for the servo motors for the centre air vents at the top.
Unplugging connectors for air vent servo motors
5. Unplug electric plug connection for the temperature sensor for the outer air vents at the left and right.
Unplugging connector for temperature sensor for air vents
6. Unplug electric plug connection for the ignition starter switch. -> 280419 Removing and installing ignition starter switch - section on "Removing" Service and Repair
7. Remove dashboard.
Removing dashboard
7.1. Unscrew fastening screw -3- from the top.
7.2. Unscrew fastening screws -4- at the sides of the dashboard.
7.3. Unscrew fastening screws -5- at the front of the dashboard.
8. Pull the dashboard -6- inwards out of the three retaining clips -7-.
Removing dashboard
Installing dashboard
1. Carefully guide the dashboard into place and position it.
2. Push the dashboard -6- into the three retaining clips -7-.
Ensure that no wires are trapped while fitting the dashboard.
Positioning dashboard
3. Secure the dashboard.
Installing dashboard
3.1. Tighten fastening screws -5- at the front to => Tightening torque: 1.5 Nm (1 ftlb.)+/-15 %.
3.2. Tighten fastening screws -4- at the sides to => Tightening torque: 1.5 Nm (1 ftlb.)+/-15 %.
3.3. Tighten fastening screw -3- at the top to => Tightening torque: 1.5 Nm (1 ftlb.)+/-15 %.
4. Plug in electric plug connection for the ignition starter switch. -> 280419 Removing and installing ignition starter switch - section on "Installing" Service and Repair
5. Plug in electric plug connection for the temperature sensor for the outer air vents at the left and right.
Plugging in connector for temperature sensor for air vents
6. Plug in electric plug connections for the servo motors for the centre air vents at the top.
Plugging in connectors for air vent servo motors
7. Clip wiring into the dashboard at the left and right.
Clipping in wiring
8. Plug in and lock the two electric plug connections for the passenger airbag unit.
Plugging in connectors on passenger airbag unit
9. Tighten two fastening screws -1- on the passenger airbag unit to => Tightening torque: 8 Nm (6 ftlb.).
Securing passenger airbag unit
Subsequent work
1. Install cover for instrument panel (defroster trim). -> 702019 Removing and installing cover for instrument panel (defroster trim) - section on "Installing" 702019 Removing and installing cover for dashboard (defroster trim)
2. Install front loudspeakers (dashboard). -> 914019 Removing and installing front loudspeakers (dashboard) - section on "Installing" 914019 Removing and installing front loudspeakers (dashboard)
3. Vehicles with PCM display and operator control unit: Install display and operator control unit. -> 911019 Removing and installing PCM 3.1 display and operator control unit - section on "Installing" 911019 Removing and installing PCM 3.1 display and operator control unit
4. Vehicles with car radio: Remove car radio. -> 912419 Removing and installing car radio - section on "Installing" Service and Repair
5. Install steering column switch. -> 945019 Removing and installing steering column switch - section on "Installing" Service and Repair
6. Install instrument cluster. -> 902519 Removing and installing instrument cluster - section on "Installing" 902519 Removing and installing instrument cluster
7. Install air vent for door window. -> 855919 Removing and installing air vent for door window - section on "Installing" 855919 Removing and installing air nozzle for door window
8. Install A-pillar trim. -> 705719 Removing and installing A-pillar trim - section on "Installing" 705719 Removing and installing A-pillar trim
9. Install dashboard cover. -> 701619 Removing and installing dashboard cover - section on "Installing"
10. Install trim panel under dashboard. -> 701919 Removing and installing trim panel under dashboard - section on "Installing" 701919 Removing and installing trim panel under dashboard
11. Install centre console. -> 681719 Removing and installing centre console - section on "Installing" 681719 Removing and installing centre console
12. Install glove box. -> 681519 Removing and installing glove box - section on "Installing" 681519 Removing and installing glove compartment