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Removing and installing right glove box

Pull trim panelling backwards to remove.

Loosen bolts.

Unclip shock absorber and catch band. Pull glovebox backwards to remove.

Twist glovebox, remove connector from accumulator light and remove glovebox.

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65 52 510

Removing and installing on-board monitor

Pull off right wooden finisher.

Remove top left wooden finisher by pulling upwards.

Unfasten left and right screw. Raise left and right levers with screwdriver and pull down finisher, then remove completely.

Unfasten screws. Pull out on-board monitor torwards front.

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Remove plug and unfasten wiring harness from clips.

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65 52 013

Removing and installing complete on-board monitor (widescreen)

Lower panel for on-board monitor (control panel). Note: Panel for on-board monitor (control panel) returns to its initial position after 15 seconds. Detach frame for on-board monitor (1) in direction of arrow.

Release screws (1). Pull out complete on-board monitor (2) in direction of arrow.

Unlock plug connections (1) and (2) and disconnect. Remove complete on-board monitor.

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65 11 030

Removing and installing / replacing radio receiver

Special tools required: 65 1 100

Radio without MID or IRIS Remove knob from volume control.

Insert screwdriver (5.5) into slot (1) approx. 1 mm and turn through 90 .

Hook special tool 65 1 100 radio.

into cassette socket and pull out

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Unfasten plug connection.

Radios with MID or IRIS Remove MID or IRIS. Release hexagon-socket-head cap screws on left and right and pull out radio.

Unfasten plug connection.

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51 45 030

Removing and installing trim for instrument panel (lower section)

Disconnect battery negative lead, refer to General Instructions in Main Group 12. Remove and install panel on instrument carrier, refer to 62 21 000. Remove and install radio receiver, refer to 65 11 030. If necessary, remove and install complete on-board monitor, refer to 65 52 510. Unclip shock absorber and catch band.

Unclip wooden finisher strip.

Lift off outer cap (1) and unfasten screw. Unfasten screws (2).

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Remove screws (1 and 2). Remove finisher strip (3).

Unscrew screw.

Unfasten screw and lift trim panel backwards to remove.

Unscrew screw.

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Unfasten screw and lift trim panel backwards to remove.

Unfasten screws.

Lever out instrument panel lower section at bottom, pull out towards rear and lift out to right front door.

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62 21 000

Removing and installing complete instrument carrier

Move steering column completely down and extend fully. Unclip left and right wooden finisher strips.

Unfasten screws and unclip frame.

Unfasten screws and fold instrument carrier forwards.

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Pull off connectors.

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72 12 000

Removing and installing or replacing airbag module on passenger side

Warning!

Note safety regulations for handling airbag modules and pyrotechnical seat belt tensioners, refer to MG 72. Incorrect handling can activate airbag and cause injury.

Warning!

Each time the airbag is triggered, it is necessary to replace the passenger airbag cover (airbag cover)! We cannot guarantee that the retaining straps of the airbag cover will not be damaged when the airbag is triggered. If a damaged airbag cover is reused, we cannot guarantee that the retaining straps will work properly.

Caution!

When setting down passenger airbag cover (airbag cover), do not damage instrument panel.

Remove passenger airbag cover (airbag cover) and place on instrument panel.
Note:

For ease of removal, insert plastic wedges in both sides of detents for instrument panel and remove cover. Do not damage instrument panel when removing.

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Passenger airbag cover (airbag cover) has been changed. The retaining strap previously secured to the instrument panel has been replaced by two retaining straps. These retaining straps are now secured to a bracket (1). This bracket (1) is placed on two of the four retaining screws of the passenger airbag module and is thus positioned under the passenger airbag module. Once the passenger airbag module has been placed on the retaining screws, the bracket (1) is secured with the retaining screws to the passenger airbag module. Note: Illustration without passenger airbag module. The airbag cover is equipped with a retaining strap, which is secured to the instrument panel.

Procedure for replacing airbag cover. When cover is open, cut off retaining strap as near as possible to instrument panel. Fit new version of airbag cover, with two retaining straps and bracket.

The airbag cover is equipped with two retaining straps which are secured to a bracket.

Remove passenger airbag cover and bracket with retaining straps and bracket. Fit new version of airbag cover, with two retaining straps and bracket.

Release nuts of airbag module on right.

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Release nuts of airbag module on left.

Press lug on side to release airbag module plug from mounting.

Open lock by pressing lug, disconnect plug, remove airbag module. Disconnect plug connection, refer also to 72 12 ... Unlocking/locking airbag plug connections.

Installing passenger airbag cover (airbag cover) with two retaining straps and bracket: Place bracket (1) on front threaded pins turned to passengers.

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Place two washers on each of the threaded pins (1) turned away from passengers.

Both these washers are needed to compensate the height offset (A) between passenger airbag module and support tube. The height offset (A) is calculated from the height of the bracket for the two retaining straps of the passenger airbag cover (airbag cover). 1 = Support tube 2 = Bracket for two retaining straps of airbag cover 3 = Passenger airbag module

Re-establish plug connection. Make sure plug is correctly locked by lug. Lock plug connection, refer also to 72 12 ... Unlocking/locking airbag plug connections.

Install passenger airbag module. 1 = Passenger airbag cover (airbag cover) 2 = Passenger airbag module
Installation:

Shown here with two retaining straps, same installation location as with one retaining strap: Retaining straps are on side turned away from passengers.

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Reinsert plug in mounting. Make sure lug is locked.

Tighten down nuts on left.

Installation:

Tightening torque, refer to Technical Data 72 12 9AZ.

Tighten down nuts on right.

Installation:

Tightening torque, refer to Technical Data 72 12 9AZ.

Fit passenger airbag cover (airbag cover).

Installation:

Front lugs of passenger airbag cover (airbag cover) must snap into place in openings on instrument panel.

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Installation:

Left-hand drive models: First snap in right side (1), then push in left side (2) with a light tap. Right-hand drive models: First snap in left side, then push in right side with a light tap.

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51 43 201

Removing and installing or replacing trim for front left or right roof

Warning!

Version with head airbag: Follow safety instructions for working on cars with airbag systems, refer to 51 00 ...
Caution!

Do not use sharp-edged tools to remove trim (risk of damage to head airbag). Remove mucket from front roof pillar (A-pillar finisher). Version with head airbag (ITS): If necessary, lever out cap (1).

Version with head airbag (ITS): If necessary, release screw (1) and remove with clip (2).

Unclip trim by pulling inwards and pull up to remove.

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Installation: If necessary, replace damaged clips.

Version with head airbag (ITS): Installation: Mounts (1) and (2) of trim panel (3) must not be damaged.

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51 45 050

Removing and installing trim for upper section of instrument panel

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove both panels for front roof pillar. Remove trim for instrument panel (lower section). Remove complete instrument carrier. Remove passenger airbag.

Release screws (1).

Disconnect Bowden cable (1) for temperature-controlled ventilation.

Lift off cap (1) and unfasten screw. Unfasten screws and remove left oddments tray.

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Unclip rubber gaiter for steering column.

Release screws (1).

Lift trim for upper section of instrument panel upwards and remove through passenger door.

Version up to 09/97: Installation: Left/right plastic guides (1) and center (2) must be installed.

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Version from 09/97: Note: Plastic guides are not installed with newer mountings (1 and 2).

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64 11 210

Removing and installing / replacing heater blower.

Removing upper section of instrument panel trim, refer to 51 45 050 Remove foam rubber mat.

Unfasten clips and pry out ventilation duct.

Slide connecting rail to one side.

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Installation:. Slide connectin rail over both linkages until the ends of both linkages are visitble in the bore (1).

Pull both linkages out of the flaps.

Unfasten clips and remove blower cover from lugs (1). Installation:. First insert lugs in the cover, then attach the clips.

Remove connector, unfasten screws and remove blower.

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