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 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 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 dashboard (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 strike the screwdriver sharply to release the taper.

Disconnect the connectors.

Remove:

• the lower cover (four screws),

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

• 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 forward.

Release the harness retaining clips.

Disconnect

• the headlight height adjustment and hazard light connectors,

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

Remove the dashboard.

INSTALLATION

When refitting, make sure the various harnesses are routed correctly through their correct positions, so that the dashboard is properly centred.

SPECIAL NOTE FOR REFITTING THE STEERING WHEEL WITH AIRBAG

Make sure the clock spring behind the steering wheel is correctly positioned.

If there is any doubt about its centring, apply the method described in chapter 88 "Driver airbag".

Replace the steering wheel bolt after each removal (pre-coated bolt) of a steering wheel fitted with an airbag.

Observe the tightening torque (4.5 daN.m).

IMPORTANT: Before reconnecting the driver airbag module, the system function check procedure must be carried out:

• check that the airbag warning light on the dashboard lights with the ignition on,

• connect an inert igniter to the driver airbag connector and check that the warning light goes out,

• switch the ignition off, connect the airbag module in place of the inert igniter and screw the module onto the steering wheel,

• switch the ignition on, check that the warning light lights for 3 seconds when the ignition is switched on, then goes out and stays off.

If the warning light does not operate as indicated above, refer to the "Diagnosis" section and check the system using the XRBAG tool (Elé. 1288) (see section 88).