Lower interior accessories

Dashboard

REMOVAL

Disconnect the battery.

Removing the steering wheel (with airbag).

Remove the two airbag module screws located behind the steering wheel.

Disconnect the connectors (airbag, horn).

Remove:

• the airbag module,

• the steering wheel bolt (replace it on refitting; pre-coated bolt, tightening torque 4.5 daN.m),

• the steering wheel after setting the wheels straight ahead.

Removing the steering wheel (without airbag).

remove:

• the centre airbag,

• the steering wheel bolt (replace it on refitting; pre-coated bolt, tightening torque 4.5 daN.m),

• the steering wheel after setting the wheels straight ahead.

Remove:

• the half-shells (three screws),

• the dashboard visor (six screws) and the dashboard panel visor (two screws),

• the instrument panel (four screws).

Disconnect the connectors.

Airbag vehicle specifics

Before removing the assembly, it is essential to note the position of the clockspring, either:

• by making sure the wheels are straight during removal, so that the length of the tape is centred,

• by locking the clockspring rotor in place with adhesive tape.

Loosen the screw, then tap the screwdriver sharply to release the cone.

Disconnect the connectors.

Remove:

• the lower cover (four screws).

• the lower part of the dashboard (four screws, two clips).

Remove the fuse box plates (five screws).

Unclip the diagnostic socket.

Remove:

• the steering column mountings (two screws, two nuts),

Disconnect the connectors.

Remove:

• the heater control unit (two screws),

• the speaker grilles,

• the dashboard mountings.

Gently pull the dashboard.

Release the harness retaining clips.

Disconnect:

• the headlight height adjustment and hazard light connectors,

• the remaining connectors (e.g. decoder box ...).

Remove the dashboard.

CONSOLE

Unclip the gear lever boot.

Remove the four mounting screws.

Disconnect the connectors.