Removing
Disconnect ground cable (-) from the battery.
Attention: This will erase the entries in the memory of the on-board computer. In particular, fault records and radio code. Before disconnecting the battery, read the contents of the section «Removing and installing the battery».
Remove instrument console.
Remove the radio.
Remove steering wheel.
Remove dashboard kit.
Remove the upholstery of the left and right front pillars by removing them from the holders.
Remove the two screws and remove the hood lock button.
Remove the 4 screws and remove the lower trim of the front panel. Disconnect the loudspeaker cable on the back of the trim. If there is an air conditioner, disconnect the hose for supplying warm air to the nozzle.
Loosen the 4 screws and remove the steering column trim.
Using a screwdriver, remove the 2 fixing screws of the switches from the front panel trim.
Disconnect plug connection and remove both switches.
Unscrew 2 screws and take out the middle cladding. Disconnect plug connection.
Unscrew 5 screws and remove the bottom trim of the front panel with cover «glove compartment». On the reverse side, disconnect the plug connection of the loudspeaker cable.
Unscrew 4 screws and take out the panel with heater control levers.
Remove the 2 screws and remove the upper part of the instrument console.
Unscrew 5 screws and remove the front panel by tilting it upwards. In order to get to the two upper screws, you must first remove the grille of the upper air nozzles with a screwdriver.
Attention: On the reverse side of the upper air nozzles there is a bulge that fits into the body holder. Therefore, the control panel must be removed with an upward slope.
If necessary, disassemble the front panel.
Installation
Install all elements of the front panel in the reverse order of removal.
Connect ground cable (-) with rechargeable battery.
Set the clock, if available, and enter the alarm code into the radio.