Item D: In the passenger door brake area, laterally loosen 2 fastening screws of the support frame (M8, a/f 13 mm; Figure 6, arrow) - do not
completely unscrew.
Notes:
By completing Items C and D, the instrument panel support frame is detached (see Item E).
Two people are required for the work procedure described in Items E and E
Item E: To create a gap (space) for the Teflon film between the support frame holder and the cowl panel holder, pull the instrument panel
laterally upwards on the passenger's side and hold this position.
Item F: Insert the Teflon film (Figure 7, Item F) between the two holders (Figure 7, arrows) through the loudspeaker opening from the
front. If required, correctly position the Teflon film with a small screwdriver, scriber or similar tool. Space is limited!
Installation:
11. Refer to Figure 3, for item designations:
Item B: Screw in hexagon-head bolt (M6 x 18/a/f 10) to secure instrument panel support frame and cowl panel (Figure 4, arrow B).
Position the screw but do not tighten it!
Item C: Screw in hexagon-head bolt (M8 x 18/a/f 13) on the center strut of the support frame through the airbag opening (Figure 5, arrow).
Only position screw, do not tighten it!
Item D: Tighten 2 hexagon-head bolts (a/f 13) in the passenger door brake area (Figure 6, arrows). Tighten all fastening screws (Items B, C,
D) with the specified tightening torque shown.
12.0 To insert passenger airbag, proceed as follows:
WARNING!
Danger of injury caused by airbag: the capacitor in the airbag control module still carries a charge after disconnection of the battery. With a
charged capacitor, assembly work can result in unintentional triggering of the airbag!
> Begin further work on the vehicle only after a waiting time of 1 minute (= capacitor discharging time).
> Observe safety regulations for handling vehicles with airbags - Technical Manual, Group 6, Page 69-1.
12.1 Insert the passenger airbag into the instrument panel and secure it from below with two hexagon-head bolts (M8 x 95, a/f 15). While
the fastening screws are being tightened for the airbag unit, the airbag cover must be evenly pushed forward by a second person so that
it is under slight tension after tight ening and a uniform gap width to the instrument panel section is achieved.
Tightening torque: 20 N.m (15 ft.lb.).
12.2 Insert the air guide in the passenger footwell.
12.3 Install and secure the passenger footwell bulkhead.
12.4 Install loudspeaker, connect plug connection. Insert the loudspeaker in the instrument panel and secure with two T20 Torx screws.
12.5 Install the A-pillar trim, defroster cover and alarm readiness display cover.
12.6 Fit side nozzle by inserting and screwing it tight in the instrument panel. Press in cover cap.
