Removal and installation of the control panel

CLIMATE CONTROL PANEL

REMOVAL AND REFITTING

• Unclip the trim (1) of the center console at the arrows, starting from the bottom (Fig.27).
• Depending on equipment (Parktronic system, heated seats, etc.), disconnect the connectors.
• Close the upper air outlet using the adjustment wheel (2) (Fig.28).

Fig. 27

Fig. 28

The upper air outlet must be closed, otherwise the air guide or the center air vent may be damaged when removing the center air vent.

• Using hooks, unlock the two fasteners of the center air vent (3) and remove it toward the rear (Fig.29).

Fig. 29

• Disconnect the connector of the hazard warning switch.
• Remove the screws (4), operate the locks (5) and remove the radio (6) toward the rear (Fig.30).

Fig. 30

• Disconnect the radio connectors.
• On vehicles with semi-automatic climate control (Thermatic), set the air distribution rotary knob to the 'general ventilation' position.

The levers are therefore placed in a position that makes it easier to disconnect the cables.

• Operate the locks (7) and release the control panel (8) toward the front, rotate it, then remove it from the bottom.
• On vehicles with semi-automatic climate control (Thermatic), release the retaining clips (9) and detach the cables from the ball joints (10) (Fig.31).

Fig. 31

• Disconnect the control panel connectors.

To refit, reverse the procedure, making sure the control cables are routed correctly and that the wiring harnesses are not pinched when refitting the control panel.