Audi A4 Avant 2015, A4 2015, A4 China 2016 Workshop Manual

Service

Workshop Manual

Audi A4 2015 ➤
Audi A4 Avant 2015 ➤
Audi A4 China 2016 ➤

General body repairs, interior

Edition 07.2019

Service Department. Technical Information

List of Workshop Manual Repair Groups

Re pa ir G ro up

00 - Technical data
68 - Interior equipment
69 - Passenger protection
70 - Trim, insulation
72 - Seat frames
74 - Seat - padding, covers

Service

Technical information should always be available to the foremen and mechanics, because their
careful and constant adherence to the instructions is essential to ensure vehicle road-worthiness and
safety. In addition, the normal basic safety precautions for working on motor vehicles must, as a
matter of course, be observed.

Audi A4 2015 ➤ , Audi A4 Avant 2015 ➤ , Audi A4 China 2016 ➤

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Contents

00 - Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

1 Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

1.1 Safety precautions when working on vehicles with start/stop system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

1.2 Safety precautions when using testers and measuring instruments during a road test . . . . 3

1.3 Safety precautions when working on pyrotechnic components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

1.4 Storing, transporting and disposing of airbag units, belt tensioner units and battery isolation

units (pyrotechnic components) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

1.5 Additional safety regulations for airbag control units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

1.6 Additional safety regulations for side airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

1.7 Additional safety regulations for curtain airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

1.8 Safety regulations for crash sensors (pressure sensors) for side airbag (front) . . . . . . . . . . 7

1.9 Additional safety regulations for working on seat occupied sensor controlling deactivation of

front passenger airbag - country-specific version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

1.10 Procedure for dealing with seat occupied sensor controlling deactivation of front passenger

airbag following an accident - country-specific version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

1.11 Renewing pyrotechnic, electrical and mechanical components of the restraint system

following an accident . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

1.12 Checking airbag mounting components following an accident . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

1.13 Accident in which no airbag was triggered . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

1.14 Checking seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

1.15 Checking belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

1.16 Checking automatic belt retractor (locking action) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

1.17 Visual inspection of belt buckle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

1.18 Functional check of belt buckle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

1.19 Checking guide fittings and latch plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

1.20 Checking securing components and anchorage points following an accident . . . . . . . . . . 13

1.21 Checking child seat restraint function of seat belt for additional child seats (not for driver's

seat belt; country-specific version) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

1.22 Checking child seat anchors following an accident . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

1.23 Safety precautions for automatic anti-dazzle interior mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

2 Repair notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

2.1 Contact corrosion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

2.2 Routing and attaching lines and wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

2.3 Identification plates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

2.4 Use of impact wrenches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

68 - Interior equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

1 Storage compartments/covers/trim panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

1.1 Overview of fitting locations - storage compartments/covers/trim panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

1.2 Exploded view - dash panel cover (driver side) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

1.3 Exploded view - steering column trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

1.4 Exploded view - glove box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

1.5 Removing and installing dash panel cover (driver side) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

1.6 Removing and installing steering column trim (top) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

1.7 Removing and installing steering column trim (bottom) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

1.8 Removing and installing glove box opening mechanism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

1.9 Removing and installing lock cylinder for glove box opening mechanism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

1.10 Removing and installing glove box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

1.11 Removing and installing glove box lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

1.12 Removing and installing cushioning element for glove box lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

2 Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

2.1 Exploded view - load guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

2.2 Exploded view - sun visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

2.3 Exploded view - sun blind . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

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2.4 Exploded view - luggage compartment cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

2.5 Removing and installing retainer for load guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

2.6 Removing and installing mounting for load guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

2.7 Removing and installing bracket for load guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

2.8 Removing and installing sun visor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

2.9 Removing and installing centre bracket for sun visor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

2.10 Removing and installing sun blind . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

2.11 Removing and installing retainer for sun blind . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

2.12 Removing and installing grab handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

2.13 Removing and installing luggage compartment cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

3 Centre console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

3.1 Exploded view - centre console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

3.2 Removing and installing centre console trim (rear) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

3.3 Removing and installing ashtray (rear) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

3.4 Removing and installing centre console insert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

3.5 Removing and installing storage compartment in centre console (front) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

3.6 Removing and installing centre console trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

3.7 Removing and installing centre console footwell trim (front) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

3.8 Removing and installing centre console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

3.9 Removing and installing trim panel for centre console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

3.10 Removing and installing cup holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

3.11 Removing and installing vent (rear) in centre console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

3.12 Removing and installing bracket for centre console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

4 Centre armrest (front) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

4.1 Exploded view - centre armrest (front) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

4.2 Removing and installing centre armrest (front) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

4.3 Removing and installing centre armrest (top section) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

4.4 Removing and installing trim for hinge arm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

5 Interior mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

5.1 Exploded view - interior mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

5.2 Removing and installing interior mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

5.3 Switching automatic anti-dazzle function on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

5.4 Switching compass display on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

5.5 Setting magnetic deflection zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

5.6 Calibrating digital compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

5.7 Adjusting automatic anti-dazzle interior mirror for right-hand drive or left-hand drive

vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

5.8 Selecting the applicable deflection zone from the map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

5.9 Checking operation of automatic anti-dazzle interior mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

69 - Passenger protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

1 Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

1.1 Overview of fitting locations - seat belts and anchorage points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

1.2 Exploded view - three-point seat belt (front) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

1.3 Exploded view - outer three-point seat belt (rear) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

1.4 Exploded view - centre three-point seat belt (rear) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

1.5 Exploded view - belt buckle (front) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

1.6 Exploded view - belt buckle (rear) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

1.7 Removing and installing three-point seat belt (front) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

1.8 Removing and installing three-point seat belt (rear) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

1.9 Removing and installing belt guide (rear) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

1.10 Removing and installing belt guide (front) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

1.11 Removing and installing belt end fitting (front) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

1.12 Removing and installing outer belt end fitting (rear) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

1.13 Removing and installing belt height adjuster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

1.14 Removing and installing belt buckle (front) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

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1.15 Removing and installing belt buckle (rear) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

2 Child seat anchors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

2.1 Exploded view - child seat anchors (front) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

2.2 Exploded view - child seat anchors (rear) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

2.3 Removing and installing child seat anchor (front) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

2.4 Removing and installing child seat anchor (rear) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

3 Airbag system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

3.1 Overview of fitting locations - airbag system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

4 Airbag control unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

4.1 Exploded view - airbag control unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

4.2 Removing and installing airbag control unit J234 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

5 Battery isolation igniter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

5.1 Exploded view - battery isolation igniter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

5.2 Removing and installing battery isolation igniter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

6 Airbag (driver side) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

6.1 Exploded view - airbag (driver side) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

6.2 Removing and installing airbag unit with igniters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

6.3 Removing and installing connector at airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

7 Airbag (front passenger side) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

7.1 Exploded view - airbag (front passenger side) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

7.2 Removing and installing airbag unit (front passenger side) with igniters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

7.3 Removing and installing key operated switch to deactivate airbag on front passenger side

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8 Side airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

8.1 Exploded view - side airbag (front) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

8.2 Exploded view - side airbag (rear) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

8.3 Removing and installing side airbag (front) with airbag igniter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

8.4 Removing and installing side airbag (rear) with airbag igniter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151

8.5 Removing and installing wire for side airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

9 Curtain airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165

9.1 Exploded view - curtain airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165

9.2 Removing and installing curtain airbag with airbag igniter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166

10 Knee airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170

10.1 Exploded view - knee airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170

10.2 Removing and installing knee airbag with airbag igniter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172

11 Crash sensors for airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178

11.1 Overview of fitting locations - crash sensors for airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178

11.2 Removing and installing front airbag crash sensor for driver side G283 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179

11.3 Removing and installing front side airbag crash sensor G179 / G180 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182

11.4 Removing and installing rear side airbag crash sensor G256 / G257 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185

12 Seat position sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189

12.1 Exploded view - seat position sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189

12.2 Removing and installing seat position sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190

13 Belt-fastened recognition system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192

13.1 Removing and installing seat occupied sensor on front passenger side G128 . . . . . . . . . . 192

14 Seat occupied recognition system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194

14.1 Overview of fitting locations - seat occupied recognition system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194

14.2 Removing and installing seat occupied sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195

15 Pedestrian protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198

15.1 Overview - pedestrian protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198

15.2 Removing and installing centre crash sensor for pedestrian protection G693 . . . . . . . . . . 199

15.3 Removing and installing crash sensor for pedestrian protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202

15.4 Resetting pedestrian protection system after it has been triggered . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204

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15.5 Removing and installing trigger for pedestrian protection G598 / G599 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205

70 - Trim, insulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208

1 Door trim (front) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208

1.1 Exploded view - door trim (front) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208

1.2 Removing and installing door trim (front) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210

1.3 Removing and installing door puller (front) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212

1.4 Removing and installing interior door handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213

1.5 Removing and installing window frame trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213

2 Door trim (rear) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216

2.1 Exploded view - door trim (rear) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216

2.2 Removing and installing loudspeaker trim in door trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217

2.3 Removing and installing interior door handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218

2.4 Removing and installing door trim (rear) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219

2.5 Removing and installing door puller (rear) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221

2.6 Removing and installing window frame trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222

3 Dash panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225

3.1 Exploded view - dash panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225

3.2 Removing and installing dash panel cover (side) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228

3.3 Removing and installing cover for MMI screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229

3.4 Removing and installing trim for dash panel insert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230

3.5 Removing and installing loudspeaker trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230

3.6 Removing and installing trim for light switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231

3.7 Removing and installing dash panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232

3.8 Removing and installing trim for operating and display unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237

3.9 Removing and installing loudspeaker mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237

3.10 Removing and installing outer dash panel vent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238

3.11 Removing and installing centre vent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239

3.12 Removing and installing bracket for infotainment system display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240

3.13 Removing and installing defroster vent (front centre) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240

3.14 Removing and installing defroster vent (side) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241

4 Dash panel cross member . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243

4.1 Exploded view - dash panel cross member . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243

4.2 Removing and installing dash panel cross member . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245

5 Passenger compartment trim panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250

5.1 Overview of fitting locations - passenger compartment trim panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250

5.2 Exploded view - sill panel trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253

5.3 Exploded view - A-pillar trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254

5.4 Exploded view - B-pillar trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255

5.5 Exploded view - C-pillar trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256

5.6 Exploded view - D-pillar trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257

5.7 Exploded view - foot rest and floor covering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258

5.8 Exploded view - rear shelf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259

5.9 Removing and installing sill panel trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259

5.10 Removing and installing A-pillar trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262

5.11 Removing and installing B-pillar trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264

5.12 Removing and installing C-pillar trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267

5.13 Removing and installing D-pillar trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269

5.14 Removing and installing foot rest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272

5.15 Removing and installing floor covering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272

5.16 Removing and installing rear shelf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273

5.17 Removing and installing loudspeaker trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275

6 Luggage compartment trim panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276

6.1 Overview of fitting locations - luggage compartment trim panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276

6.2 Exploded view - luggage compartment side trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279

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6.3 Exploded view - luggage compartment floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283

6.4 Exploded view - rear lid trim (bottom) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286

6.5 Removing and installing rear lid trim (bottom) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289

6.6 Removing and installing rear lid trim (top) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293

6.7 Removing and installing luggage compartment side trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294

6.8 Removing and installing support for luggage compartment floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299

6.9 Removing and installing lock carrier trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299

6.10 Removing and installing frame for loading aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299

6.11 Removing and installing luggage compartment floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301

6.12 Removing and installing fastening ring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303

6.13 Removing and installing bag hook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305

6.14 Removing and installing grip for luggage compartment floor (rear) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305

6.15 Removing and installing retaining rail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307

6.16 Removing and installing lining for spare wheel well . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307

7 Roof trim panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308

7.1 Exploded view - moulded headliner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308

7.2 Removing and installing roof end trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309

7.3 Removing and installing moulded headliner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310

7.4 Attaching roof reinforcement to body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316

7.5 Lowering moulded headliner for removal of roof aerial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318

72 - Seat frames . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321

1 Overview - seat versions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321

1.1 Overview of fitting locations - seat versions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321

2 Front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324

2.1 Overview of fitting locations - electrical and electronic components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324

2.2 Exploded view - front seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328

2.3 Exploded view - front seat backrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330

2.4 Exploded view - head restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336

2.5 Exploded view - seat pan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339

2.6 Removing and installing front seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349

2.7 Attaching front seat to seat repair stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354

2.8 Connecting and disconnecting airbag adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355

2.9 Connecting and disconnecting modular wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358

2.10 Removing and installing seat longitudinal adjustment unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360

2.11 Removing and installing seat height adjustment unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365

2.12 Removing and installing seat rake adjustment unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371

2.13 Removing and installing backrest adjustment unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372

2.14 Removing and installing front seat backrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381

2.15 Removing and installing backrest cover panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 387

2.16 Removing and installing backrest fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 392

2.17 Removing and installing head restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 393

2.18 Removing and installing head restraint guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 396

2.19 Dismantling and assembling seat pan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 398

2.20 Removing and installing seat adjustment operating unit E470 / E471 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 405

2.21 Removing and installing lumbar support adjustment switch E663 / E664 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 406

2.22 Removing and installing massage function button E670 / E671 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407

2.23 Removing and installing lumbar support adjustment motor V125 / V126 / V129 / V130 . . 407

2.24 Removing and installing control unit for seat functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410

2.25 Removing and installing seat cushion fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410

3 Rear seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 412

3.1 Exploded view - seat bench/individual seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 412

3.2 Exploded view - head restraint and head restraint guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 414

3.3 Exploded view - rear seat backrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 415

3.4 Exploded view - locking mechanism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 418

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3.5 Exploded view - centre armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 419

3.6 Exploded view - backrest remote release mechanism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 420

3.7 Removing and installing seat bench/individual seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 420

3.8 Removing and installing head restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 421

3.9 Removing and installing head restraint guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 422

3.10 Removing and installing rear seat backrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 425

3.11 Removing and installing trim for locking mechanism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 428

3.12 Removing and installing locking mechanism for rear seat backrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 429

3.13 Removing and installing lock cylinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 430

3.14 Removing and installing outer bearing sleeve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 431

3.15 Removing and installing inner pivot pin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 432

3.16 Removing and installing trim for folding backrest (centre) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 432

3.17 Removing and installing padding cover for folding backrest (centre) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 434

3.18 Removing and installing folding backrest lock trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 434

3.19 Removing and installing centre bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 435

3.20 Removing and installing centre armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 435

3.21 Removing and installing side padding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 437

4 Front seat pneumatic system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 438

4.1 Connection diagram - pneumatic system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 438

4.2 Exploded view - pneumatic system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 439

4.3 Checking pneumatic system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 440

4.4 Severing and connecting pneumatic lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 446

4.5 Servicing pneumatic lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 447

4.6 Removing and installing air cushion for lumbar support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 447

4.7 Removing and installing air cushion for backrest bolster adjuster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 449

4.8 Removing and installing valve block for seat and backrest bolster adjustment V378 / V379

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4.9 Removing and installing lumbar support adjustment pump V152 / V153 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 452

74 - Seat - padding, covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 453

1 Covers and padding on front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 453

1.1 Exploded view - seat pan cover and padding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 453

1.2 Exploded view - backrest cover and padding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 457

1.3 Overview - seat heating elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 460

1.4 Removing and installing seat pan cover and padding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 462

1.5 Removing and installing backrest cover and padding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 471

1.6 Separating seat pan cover and padding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 478

1.7 Separating backrest cover and padding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 479

1.8 Removing and installing seat heating elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 480

1.9 Removing and installing backrest heating element . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 482

2 Covers and padding on rear seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 483

2.1 Exploded view - seat cover and padding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 483

2.2 Overview - seat heating elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 486

2.3 Removing and installing cover and padding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 486

2.4 Detaching cover from padding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 490

2.5 Removing and installing seat heating elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 492

2.6 Removing and installing backrest heating element . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 493

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⇒ “1.1 Safety precautions when working on vehicles with start/
stop system”, page 2

⇒ “1.2 Safety precautions when using testers and measuring in‐
struments during a road test”, page 3

⇒ “1.3 Safety precautions when working on pyrotechnic compo‐
nents”, page 3

⇒ “1.4 Storing, transporting and disposing of airbag units, belt
tensioner units and battery isolation units (pyrotechnic compo‐
nents)”, page 5

⇒ “1.5 Additional safety regulations for airbag control units”, page
5

⇒ “1.6 Additional safety regulations for side airbags”, page 6
⇒ “1.7 Additional safety regulations for curtain airbags”,

page 6
⇒ “1.8 Safety regulations for crash sensors (pressure sensors) for

side airbag (front)”, page 7
⇒ “1.9 Additional safety regulations for working on seat occupied

sensor controlling deactivation of front passenger airbag - coun‐
try-specific version”, page 8

⇒ “1.10 Procedure for dealing with seat occupied sensor control‐
ling deactivation of front passenger airbag following an accident

- country-specific version”, page 8
⇒ “1.11 Renewing pyrotechnic, electrical and mechanical com‐

ponents of the restraint system following an accident”,
page 8

⇒ “1.12 Checking airbag mounting components following an ac‐
cident”, page 10

⇒ “1.13 Accident in which no airbag was triggered”, page 10
⇒ “1.14 Checking seat belts”, page 11
⇒ “1.15 Checking belt”, page 11
⇒ “1.16 Checking automatic belt retractor (locking action)”,

page 12
⇒ “1.17 Visual inspection of belt buckle”, page 13
⇒ “1.18 Functional check of belt buckle”, page 13
⇒ “1.19 Checking guide fittings and latch plate”, page 13
⇒ “1.20 Checking securing components and anchorage points

following an accident”, page 13
⇒ “1.21 Checking child seat restraint function of seat belt for ad‐

ditional child seats (not for driver's seat belt; country-specific
version)”, page 14

⇒ “1.22 Checking child seat anchors following an accident”, page
14

⇒ “1.23 Safety precautions for automatic anti-dazzle interior mir‐
ror”, page 14

1.1 Safety precautions when working on vehicles with start/stop system

Risk of injury - engine may start unexpectedly
The engine can start unexpectedly if the vehicle's start/stop sys‐

tem is activated. A message in the instrument cluster indicates
whether the start/stop system is activated.

– To deactivate the start/stop system, switch off the ignition.

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1.2 Safety precautions when using testers and measuring instruments during
a road test

Risk of injury if test equipment is not secured
If an accident occurs and the front passenger's airbag is triggered,

test equipment which is not secured adequately may be catapul‐
ted through the vehicle with potentially serious consequences.

– Secure test equipment on the rear seat with a strap.
Or:
– Have a second mechanic operate test equipment on the rear

seat.

1.3 Safety precautions when working on py‐
rotechnic components

Note

Pyrotechnic components are:

♦ Airbag units
♦ Belt tensioners
♦ Belt force limiters (depending on equipment version)
♦ Battery isolation elements (depending on equipment version)
General notes
♦ Testing, removing, installing and repair work may only be per‐

formed by qualified personnel.
♦ There are no specified intervals for renewing airbag units.
♦ Never perform tests with a test lamp, voltmeter or ohmmeter.
♦ Only check pyrotechnic components when they are installed

in the vehicle and always use suitable vehicle diagnostic, test‐

ing and information systems which have been approved by the

manufacturer.
♦ When working on the airbag system (pyrotechnic components,

the airbag control unit - J234- , wiring), always disconnect the

battery earth strap with the ignition SWITCHED ON. Subse‐

quently cover negative terminal.
♦ After disconnecting the battery, you must wait for 10 seconds.
♦ The battery must be connected with the ignition SWITCHED

ON. Make sure there is no one in the vehicle. Exception: Ve‐

hicles in which the battery is in the passenger compartment.
♦ If the ignition is not switched on after the battery has been

reconnected (indicator lamps in instrument cluster off), the ig‐

nition (key/button) must only be switched on when you are

sitting in the driver's seat with the seat in the rearmost position.

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♦ Observe measures to be taken after connecting the battery ⇒

Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 ; Battery; Disconnecting and
connecting battery .

♦ Before handling pyrotechnic components of the restraint sys‐

tem (e.g. unplugging the electrical connector) the mechanic
must discharge any static electricity. This can be done by
briefly touching earthed metal components such as the door
striker plate.

♦ Always wash your hands after handling pyrotechnic compo‐

nents of the restraint system which have been triggered.

♦ Pyrotechnic components must not be opened or repaired; al‐

ways use new parts (risk of injury).

♦ Pyrotechnic components which have been dropped onto a

hard surface or which show signs of damage must not be used.

♦ Pyrotechnic components should be installed immediately after

removing them from their packaging.

♦ If the work is interrupted, the pyrotechnic component should

again be placed in its packaging.
♦ The pyrotechnic component must never be left unattended.
♦ When connecting pyrotechnic components of the restraint

system, there should be no-one in the vehicle other than the

person performing the work.
♦ Pyrotechnic components must never be treated with grease,

cleaning agents or similar.
♦ Always renew airbag unit if fabric is contaminated by oil,

grease, paint, solvent or similar.
♦ Pyrotechnic components must not be exposed to tempera‐

tures higher than 100 °C even for brief periods of time.
Special notes for driver's and passenger's airbags
♦ Following removal, driver's and passenger's airbag units must

be stored with the cushioned side facing upwards.
Always keep to the following sequence when renewing airbag

units:
1 - Remove old airbag unit and set it down with cushioned side

facing upwards.

2 - Take new airbag unit out of packaging and set it down with

cushioned side facing upwards.
3 - Immediately place old airbag unit in packaging.
4 - Install new airbag unit in vehicle.
Special notes for belt tensioners
♦ When removing and installing belt tensioners, proceed very

carefully. If belt tensioner units are not handled correctly, there
is a high danger and injury risk.

♦ Belt tensioner units which are mechanically damaged (dents,

fractures) must always be renewed.
♦ Never point the open end of a belt tensioner at another person.
♦ When connecting the belt tensioner unit, all mechanical com‐

ponents (including those of the three-point seat belt) must be

secured properly. Should there not be enough space to con‐

nect the belt tensioner unit, the belt must be retracted com‐

pletely before connecting the tensioner unit. In this case, there

is no increased safety risk if you observe the safety precau‐

tions, i.e. most importantly the mechanic must disconnect the

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battery and discharge static electricity before connecting the
belt tensioner unit.

♦ Depending on the accident, the belt tensioner might have been

triggered WITHOUT the belt force limiter being triggered.
These components must be handled in the same way as non­ignited components.

1.4 Storing, transporting and disposing of
airbag units, belt tensioner units and
battery isolation units (pyrotechnic com‐
ponents)

♦ Storage must be in accordance with the statutory regulations

of the countries in question.

♦ Transportation must be in accordance with the national and

international guidelines which regulate the details of the pack‐
aging, marking, labelling and accompanying documents.

♦ Non-ignited pyrotechnic components must be disposed of in

their original packaging and in accordance with national reg‐
ulations. Please contact your importer if you require further
information.

♦ Only pyrotechnic components that have been triggered com‐

pletely may be disposed of with commercial refuse.

WARNING

♦ This does not apply to belt tensioners which are Wankel-

powered. These must be treated in the same manner as
non-ignited pyrotechnic components (for example air‐
bags, seat belts, pyrotechnic battery isolators).

♦ Reason: The workshop does not have the means to check

whether the Wankel-type belt tensioners have ignited fully
(in all ignition stages).

1.5 Additional safety regulations for airbag
control units

WARNING

♦ The “Basic setting, inertial sensors” must always be per‐

formed after removing and installing the airbag control unit

- J234- .

♦ If you have replaced the old airbag control unit - J234- with

a new one, the basic setting is performed as part of initial
operation with the program “15 - Replace airbag control
unit”.

♦ If you have removed and then re-installed the same airbag

control unit - J234- perform the “Basic setting, inertial sen‐
sors” as follows:

– Connect vehicle diagnostic tester .
– Switch on ignition.
– Select and start Diagnosis mode.

– Select Test plan tab.

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– Choose Select own test and select following options one

after the other:
♦ Body
♦ General body repairs
♦ 01 - Self-diagnosis compatible systems
♦ 15 - Airbag - J234
♦ 15 - Airbag, functions
♦ 15 - Basic setting
♦ 15 - Basic setting, inertial sensors
– Start selected program and follow instructions on display of

vehicle diagnostic tester.

1.6 Additional safety regulations for side air‐

bags

♦ We recommend using genuine seat covers (same as original

equipment).
♦ It is NOT permissible to use seat covers or protective covers

which have not been approved for use on Audi seats with side

airbags.
♦ The backrest foam fill must not be cut away in the area of the

side airbag.
♦ When installing, make sure seam for side airbag is straight.
♦ All upholstery clips (metal and plastic clips) must be renewed.
♦ We recommend using only genuine upholstery clips (same as

original equipment).
♦ When installing, all new upholstery clips must be fitted in the

same positions as the original ones.
♦ For safety reasons, the cover should always be renewed if it

is damaged (tears, burn marks, etc.) in the area of the side

airbag, as otherwise the side airbag will not inflate properly.
♦ Never repair backrest cover in area of side airbag (due to spe‐

cial thread and precisely defined seam).
♦ Always renew backrest padding after side airbags have been

triggered.
♦ All damaged components must be renewed after an accident.

The original airbag unit can still be used if no signs of damage

are found.
♦ If side airbag units are renewed, remove sticker with airbag

number from new side airbag unit and stick it over old sticker

on seat pan.
♦ Never pierce the seat cover fabric with upholstery needles or

other sharp objects in the vicinity of the airbag, seat occupied

sensor (front passenger side) - G128- and the seat occupied

sensor mat.

1.7 Additional safety regulations for curtain

airbags

♦ Before carrying out any installation work always visually in‐

spect trim for damage.
♦ Trim repairs (A-pillar trim (top), B-pillar trim, C-pillar trim and

D-pillar trim) are not permitted.

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♦ When installing, make sure that trim panels are fitted securely.
♦ When carrying out repairs behind the curtain airbag, always

remove the complete unit.

♦ When removing and installing curtain airbag units, proceed

very carefully to prevent possible damage.

♦ After removal, store old curtain airbag units in their transport

containers or on a clean, level surface (on a blanket).

♦ After performing body repairs in area of curtain airbag, check

body for welding spatter, deformation and abrasion by com‐
paring with opposite side.

♦ It is important that you hold the gas generator at all times when

handling it (during transportation, removing and installing etc.)
until it has been bolted on.

♦ Never twist, turn, knot, throw, pull, hang, pinch, press or clamp

curtain airbag units.

♦ Folding may be possible, provided you are careful not to cause

damage (in particular to protective cover).

1.8 Safety regulations for crash sensors
(pressure sensors) for side airbag (front)

The crash sensors for side airbags are very sensitive to pressure
changes and must therefore be handled with great care. Please
note the following:

♦ Always observe correct installation position: ONLY install in

correct fitting location in door.

♦ Protect crash sensor from jolts and knocks. Crash sensors

which have been dropped must NOT be used. Remove crash
sensor to perform body repairs at door.

♦ The crash sensor is adapted to the air volume inside the door:

If the door is deformed, causing the air volume in the door to
be reduced, the function of the crash sensor will be impaired.

♦ Make sure the crash sensor is not badly soiled: Do not use

compressed air near the crash sensor. Protect the crash sen‐
sor against filings or drilling swarf (e.g. on service installation
of door loudspeakers). Do not use cavity sealant or oil sprays
near crash sensor.

♦ Protect against heat and cold: Protect crash sensor against

heat, e.g. when painting or carrying out other body work. Crash
sensors should never be exposed to temperatures of less than
–40 °C (e.g. in non-air-conditioned aircraft cargo holds).

♦ The crash sensor must be protected against moisture, both

during storage and when installing.

Make sure that the door is properly sealed when it is installed;
otherwise the crash sensor may not function correctly. Please
note the following:

♦ Make sure that all components (e.g. cover panel, loudspeaker,

door trim) are fitted correctly.

♦ The retaining clips for the door trim provide a seal for the sys‐

tem. Renew retaining clips if necessary.

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1.9 Additional safety regulations for working
on seat occupied sensor controlling de‐
activation of front passenger airbag ­country-specific version

♦ Following any repair work on the passenger seat during which

the seat and/or backrest cover are/is disengaged, the basic
setting for the seat occupied recognition control unit must al‐
ways be performed ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester.

♦ The mat for the seat occupied sensor must not be bent or

kinked.
♦ The mat must be renewed if it is damaged (service kit).
♦ The pressure hose for the seat occupied sensor must not be

bent or kinked.
♦ Make sure that the components of the seat occupied recogni‐

tion system (service kit) do not fall onto hard surfaces, do not

come into contact with grease and cannot be damaged by

sharp objects.
♦ Make sure that the mat, the fleece and all covers are not

creased when they are installed.
♦ Make sure that the seat padding and seat cover are in the

correct installation position.
♦ Renew all staples/clips and make sure they are correctly posi‐

tioned on the seat.
♦ The system's basic setting is only possible at temperatures

between 0°C and + 40°C if airbag units 8.R and 9.* are instal‐

led, and only between 5°C and 35℃ if airbag unit 10.* is

installed.
♦ Make sure there are no objects lying on the seat before or

while you are performing the basic setting.
♦ The use of loose seat covers - such as cushions or similar -

impairs the function of the seat occupied recognition system

and thus the function of the airbag system.

1.10 Procedure for dealing with seat occu‐

pied sensor controlling deactivation of
front passenger airbag following an ac‐
cident - country-specific version

♦ The basic setting for the seat occupied recognition control unit

must be performed whenever the airbag and/or front passeng‐

er's belt tensioner has/have been triggered ⇒ Vehicle diag‐

nostic tester.
♦ If the seat rail and/or seat pan has/have to be renewed after a

crash due to deformation, the seat occupied sensor must be

renewed using the “seat occupied recognition service kit”. The

“basic setting” for the seat occupied recognition control unit

must then be performed ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester.

1.11 Renewing pyrotechnic, electrical and

mechanical components of the restraint
system following an accident

Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Vehicle diagnostic tester

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Airbag control unit must be renewed:
♦ If message “Control unit defective” appears after event mem‐

ory is interrogated

♦ After side airbags, driver's airbag, front passenger's airbag or

belt tensioners have triggered three times
♦ If housing is damaged
♦ In the event of a tunnel deformation within 200 mm radius of

control unit
Always renew the following:
♦ All triggered airbag units
If front passenger's airbag has been triggered, also renew:
♦ Dash panel
♦ Supports for front passenger's airbag unit which have become

deformed (must not be bent back into shape)
♦ All front airbag sensors at front end
♦ Remaining lateral acceleration sensors (if anchorage points

around sensor have become deformed)
If driver's airbag has been triggered, also renew:
♦ Return ring with slip ring
♦ All front airbag sensors at front end
♦ Remaining lateral acceleration sensors (if anchorage points

around sensor have become deformed)
If side airbag(s) has/have been triggered, also renew:
♦ Pressure sensors on the side on which the airbag was trig‐

gered
♦ Lateral acceleration sensors on the side on which airbag was

triggered
♦ Cover
♦ Padding
♦ Folding rear seat backrest: side padding (if fitted)
♦ Remaining lateral acceleration sensors (if anchorage points

around sensor have become deformed)
Additionally:
♦ All automatic belt retractors with belt tensioners which have

been triggered
♦ All automatic belt retractors with belt force limiters (depending

on equipment version) which have been triggered
♦ Belt buckles for all automatic belt retractors with belt tension‐

ers which have been triggered while belt was fastened
♦ Belt height adjusters (manual and electrical) for all automatic

belt retractors with belt tensioners which have been triggered

while belt was fastened
– If you suspect that belt tensioner(s) and/or belt force limiter(s)

has/have been triggered, connect a vehicle diagnostic tester .
– In “15 - Airbag” of the »Guided Fault Finding« function, check

whether there is an entry recording a crash in the airbag con‐

trol unit.
– Check whether at the same time the fault “Resistance too high”

is entered for belt tensioner(s) and/or belt force limiter(s). Belt

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tensioner(s) and/or belt force limiter(s) which have been trig‐
gered must fulfil both conditions. Condition: The airbag control
unit has not yet been renewed.

Note

♦

The fault “Resistance too high” can also be entered if there is
an open circuit. In this case, there should usually be no crash
entry.

♦

Depending on the accident, the belt tensioner might have been
triggered WITHOUT the belt force limiter being triggered. In
this case, observe the disposal regulations for pyrotechnic
components ⇒ page 5 .

♦

Also observe the notes on checking seat belts ⇒ page 11 .

– If components of the belt system are removed following an

accident, renew the bolts for the belt system.

– In addition, the following must also be renewed if necessary

(visual check): all damaged components

– After renewing airbag units or the control unit, affix stickers

(only tear-off strips) to the registration card and return the reg‐
istration card to the appropriate Sales Centre or to the importer
for registration.

1.12 Checking airbag mounting components
following an accident

It is essential to always renew all damaged mounting components

- it is not permissible to »reshape« or rework damaged compo‐

nents.
The following components must be checked after an airbag has

been triggered.
If front passenger's airbag has been triggered:
♦ Dash panel cross member; it must be possible to install front

passenger's airbag unit and supports so that they are free of
stress. Otherwise cross member must also be renewed.

♦ Check glove box for damage. Renew glove box if it is dam‐

aged.
If driver's airbag has been triggered:
♦ Steering wheel: Remove steering wheel and place it on a level

surface (resting on rim). The full area of the rim must lie flat. If

it does not, the steering wheel has to be renewed.
♦ Check steering wheel for smoke marks. Renew steering wheel

if such marks are found.

1.13 Accident in which no airbag was trig‐

gered

♦ Pyrotechnic components do not have to be renewed if airbag

warning lamp - K75- does not indicate a fault. The seat belts

must be checked separately.

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1.14 Checking seat belts

WARNING

A systematic check of the seat belt system must be carried out
after every accident. If any damage is identified (see section
on points to check), the customer must be informed that one
or more of the seat belts have to be renewed.

Points to check:
♦ Check belt ⇒ page 11 .
♦ Check automatic belt retractor (locking action) ⇒ page 12 .
♦ Visual inspection of belt buckle ⇒ page 13 .
♦ Functional check of belt buckle ⇒ page 13 .
♦ Check guide fittings and latch plate ⇒ page 13 .
♦ Check securing components and anchorage points

⇒ page 13 .

♦ Check child seat restraint function for additional child seats

(not for driver's seat belt) - country-specific version

⇒ page 14 .

Caution

If customers decide not to have damaged seat belts renewed,
this must be noted accordingly in the Service Schedule.

1.15 Checking belt

Procedure
– Pull belt as far as it will go out of automatic belt retractor or lap

belt adjuster.

– Inspect belt for dirt and, if necessary, wash it with mild soap

solution ⇒ Owner's Manual .

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• If the following type of damage (shown in illustrations 1 and 2)

is identified on a vehicle following an accident you must renew

the complete seat belt including the belt buckle.

• If damage as shown in illustrations 1, 2 or 3 is identified on a

vehicle which has not been involved in an accident, it is suffi‐

cient to only renew the damaged belt.

• 1 – Belt is cut, torn or chafed

• 2 – Frayed fabric at edge of belt

• 3 – Burn marks caused by cigarettes or similar

1.16 Checking automatic belt retractor (lock‐

ing action)

The automatic belt retractor has two locking functions.
♦ The first locking function is triggered by pulling the belt quickly

out of the automatic belt retractor.
First check
– Pull belt out of automatic belt retractor in a sharp quick move‐

ment.

• No locking effect - renew complete seat belt including belt

buckle.

• If you encounter difficulties when pulling belt out or retracting

it, first check whether position of automatic belt retractor has

changed.

• The second locking function is triggered if vehicle motion

changes (vehicle-dependent locking function).
Second check

WARNING

For safety reasons, test drive must be performed on a road with
no traffic to avoid putting other road users at risk.

– Fasten seat belt.
– Accelerate vehicle to 20 km/h and then press foot brake firmly

(emergency braking).

• If braking does not activate seat belt locking mechanism, re‐

new complete seat belt including belt buckle.

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1.17 Visual inspection of belt buckle

– Inspect belt buckle for cracks and fracturing.

• If you identify any damage, renew complete seat belt including
belt buckle.

1.18 Functional check of belt buckle

Checking belt buckle
– Push latch plate into belt buckle until you hear it engage. Pull

belt firmly to check whether locking mechanism has engaged.

• Carry out test at least 5 times. If latch plate does not engage
properly in belt buckle in one or more of the tests, renew com‐
plete seat belt including belt buckle.

Checking release function
– Release seat belt by pressing button on belt buckle. Latch

plate must be automatically ejected from belt buckle when belt
is slack.

• Carry out test at least 5 times. If latch plate is not ejected in
one or more of these tests, renew complete seat belt including
belt buckle.

WARNING

Under no circumstances apply lubricant to belt buckle to elim‐
inate noises or to stop buttons sticking.

1.19 Checking guide fittings and latch plate

When a seat belt has been under strain in an accident the plastic­covered guides will show fine parallel scoring. (By contrast, a
guide fitting which is worn because of frequent use will have a
smoothly worn surface, but no scoring).

– Inspect for deformation, fracturing and cracks in the plastic.

• If you identify any scoring and/or damage, renew the complete
seat belt including the belt buckle.

1.20 Checking securing components and an‐

chorage points following an accident

♦ Latch plate deformed (strained)
♦ Height adjustment not functioning
♦ Anchorage points (seat, pillar, vehicle floor) deformed or

thread damaged

• If you identify any damage on these parts, renew complete
seat belt including belt buckle.

• If components of the belt system are removed following an
accident, renew the securing bolts for the belt system.

• Renew anchorage points.

Note

In the event of damage not resulting from an accident (for exam‐
ple wear) only the corresponding damaged part must be renewed.

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1.21 Checking child seat restraint function of
seat belt for additional child seats (not
for driver's seat belt; country-specific
version)

To check this function fit the complete belt assembly (including
side panel trim).

Activating locking function of retractor mechanism:
♦ Pull out belt as far as it will go.
Correct function
♦ The belt should retract with an audible clicking sound.
♦ Once you stop the belt retracting any further, it should no lon‐

ger be possible to pull the belt out.
Deactivating
♦ Allow the belt to retract as far as the last approx. 100 mm.
♦ The locking function of the retractor mechanism should be de‐

activated at the latest by the time the belt has been retracted

as far as the last 100 mm. The belt then functions as "normal"

again.
If child seat restraint function of seat belt is not operating properly,

seat belt must be renewed.

1.22 Checking child seat anchors following

an accident

Points to check:
♦ After an accident, child seat anchors must be checked for

damage and deformation.
♦ Child seat anchors welded or bolted to body or seats/backr‐

ests must not be repaired or straightened.
♦ Child seat anchors bolted to the body or seats/backrests must

be renewed if they are damaged or deformed.
♦ Bolts for securing child seat anchors must be renewed if re‐

tainer is damaged.

1.23 Safety precautions for automatic anti-

dazzle interior mirror

WARNING

Electrolyte is a potential health hazard.

♦ The interior mirror glass consists of several layers and

contains an electrolyte which gives the mirror its proper‐
ties. Beware of liquid electrolyte escaping from a broken
mirror.

♦ Liquid electrolyte can cause irritation to skin, eyes and

respiratory organs.

♦ Should liquid electrolyte come into contact with the eyes

or skin, rinse it out/off immediately with plenty of water. If
the irritation persists, consult a doctor immediately.

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Caution

If liquid electrolyte escapes from a broken mirror glass it will
damage all plastic surfaces with which it comes into contact.
Make sure you clean away any leaked electrolyte immediately
using clean water and a sponge.

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2 Repair notes

⇒ “2.1 Contact corrosion”, page 16
⇒ “2.2 Routing and attaching lines and wiring”, page 16
⇒ “2.3 Identification plates”, page 16
⇒ “2.4 Use of impact wrenches”, page 16

2.1 Contact corrosion

Contact corrosion can occur if unsuitable fasteners are used (e.g.
bolts, nuts, washers, etc.).

For this reason, only fasteners with a special surface coating are
fitted.

In addition, all rubber and plastic parts and all adhesives are made
of non-conductive materials.

Should you have any doubts whether certain parts can be re­used, use new parts ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue .

Please note:
♦ We recommend using only genuine replacement parts: these

have been fully tested and are compatible with aluminium.
♦ We recommend using Audi Genuine Accessories.
♦ Damage caused by contact corrosion is not covered by the

warranty.

2.2 Routing and attaching lines and wiring

Risk of damage to pipes/hoses/wiring
Moving or hot components may cause damage to pipes/hoses/

wiring.
– Restore original routing when installing pipes/hoses/wiring.
– Ensure sufficient clearance from all moving or hot compo‐

nents.

2.3 Identification plates

When renewing vehicle components, the identification plates on
the old parts that have a replacement part number (see ⇒ Elec‐
tronic parts catalogue ) must be attached to the new parts due to
approval regulations.

2.4 Use of impact wrenches

In general, it is permitted to use an impact wrench to unscrew
bolts and nuts. An exception to this is when work is performed
inside an open high-voltage battery. For this work, it is not per‐
mitted to use an impact wrench.

An impact wrench may be used to screw in bolts and nuts when
performing repair work if the following requirements are observed.
In general, electric and compressed-air impact wrenches should
be used.

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Requirements:

• Only screw in bolts with locking fluid or self-locking nuts at low
speed.

• Use a suitable impact wrench with variable speed and adjust‐
able torque range.

• Use suitable bits when working in the vicinity of sensitive sur‐
faces, e.g. plastic-coated bits for aluminium rims.

• When working in the vicinity of natural gas systems, observe
the information in the Workshop Manual “Natural gas engines

- General information”.

Use:

• Fit bolts/nuts by hand.

• Only use an impact wrench to screw in bolts/nuts until the head
of the bolt/nut makes contact and then continue tightening with
a torque wrench.

• Clean threaded pins before unscrewing the bolt/nut.

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68 – Interior equipment

1 Storage compartments/covers/trim

panels

⇒ “1.1 Overview of fitting locations - storage compartments/cov‐
ers/trim panels”, page 18

⇒ “1.2 Exploded view - dash panel cover (driver side)”,
page 21

⇒ “1.3 Exploded view - steering column trim”, page 22
⇒ “1.4 Exploded view - glove box”, page 23
⇒ “1.5 Removing and installing dash panel cover (driver side)”,

page 24
⇒ “1.6 Removing and installing steering column trim (top)”,

page 24
⇒ “1.7 Removing and installing steering column trim (bottom)”,

page 26
⇒ “1.8 Removing and installing glove box opening mechanism”,

page 27
⇒ “1.9 Removing and installing lock cylinder for glove box opening

mechanism”, page 28
⇒ “1.10 Removing and installing glove box”, page 28
⇒ “1.11 Removing and installing glove box lid”, page 31
⇒ “1.12 Removing and installing cushioning element for glove box

lid”, page 32

1.1 Overview of fitting locations - storage
compartments/covers/trim panels

Note

The illustration shows the Avant as an example.

Storage compartments/covers/trim panels ⇒ page 18
Trim/insulation ⇒ page 19
Storage compartments/covers/trim panels

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1 - Luggage compartment cov‐
er

❑ Exploded view

⇒ page 38

2 - Sun blind for side window

❑ Exploded view

⇒ page 36

3 - Steering column trim

❑ Exploded view

⇒ page 22

4 - Dash panel cover (driver
side)

❑ Exploded view

⇒ page 21

5 - Storage compartment
6 - Interior mirror

❑ Exploded view

⇒ page 69

7 - Sun visor

❑ Exploded view

⇒ page 35

8 - Grab handle

❑ Exploded view

⇒ page 35

9 - Glove box

❑ Exploded view

⇒ page 23

10 - Centre console

❑ Exploded view

⇒ page 50

11 - Centre armrest (front)

❑ Exploded view ⇒ page 65

12 - Load guard

❑ Exploded view ⇒ page 33

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1 - Cross member

❑ For dash panel
❑ Exploded view

⇒ page 243

2 - Dash panel

❑ Exploded view

⇒ page 225

3 - Door trim (front)

❑ Exploded view

⇒ page 208

4 - Door trim (rear)

❑ Exploded view

⇒ page 216

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1.2 Exploded view - dash panel cover (driver side)

1 - Front left footwell light ­K268-

❑ Equipment version
❑ Overview of fitting loca‐

tions ⇒ Electrical sys‐
tem; Rep. gr. 96 ;
Lights; Overview of fit‐
ting locations - lights in
dash panel

2 - Bolt

❑ 3 Nm

3 - Diagnostic connection ­U31-

4 - Bolt

❑ 2x
❑ 3 Nm

5 - Cover (side)

❑ For dash panel
❑ Removing and installing

⇒ page 228

6 - Storage compartment

❑ Depending on vehicle

equipment

❑ Removing and installing

⇒ “1.5 Removing and in‐
stalling dash panel cov‐
er (driver side)”,
page 24

7 - Bolt

❑ 3 Nm

8 - Dash panel cover (driver
side)

❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 24

9 - Bolt

❑ 2x
❑ 3 Nm
❑ Depending on equipment version

10 - Cover (bottom), driver side

❑ For dash panel
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ “1.5 Removing and installing dash panel cover (driver side)”, page 24

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1.3 Exploded view - steering column trim

1 - Bolt

❑ 1.5 Nm

2 - Steering column trim (bot‐
tom)

❑ Removing and installing

⇒ page 26

3 - Steering column trim (top)

❑ Removing and installing

⇒ page 24

❑ Press on until it engages

audibly

4 - Steering column switch
module

❑ Exploded view ⇒ Elec‐

trical system; Rep. gr.
94 ; Steering column
switch module; Explo‐
ded view - steering col‐
umn switch module

5 - Bolt

❑ 2x
❑ 2.5 Nm

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1.4 Exploded view - glove box

1 - Front right footwell light ­K269-

❑ Overview of fitting loca‐

tions ⇒ Electrical sys‐
tem; Rep. gr. 96 ;
Lights; Overview of fit‐
ting locations - lights in
dash panel

2 - Glove box opening mecha‐
nism

❑ Removing and installing

⇒ page 27

❑ Press into glove box lid

until it engages audibly

❑ Removing and installing

lock cylinder

⇒ page 28

3 - Bolt

❑ 2x
❑ 3 Nm

4 - Bolts

❑ 6x
❑ 3 Nm

5 - Cushioning element

❑ For glove box lid
❑ With glove compart‐

ment light switch - E26-

❑ Removing and installing

⇒ page 32

6 - Vent for glove box cooling

❑ Depending on equip‐

ment version

❑ Dummy cover on vehi‐

cles without glove box cooling

7 - Connection for glove box cooling

❑ Depending on equipment version

8 - Wiring harness

❑ Clip into glove box

9 - Key operated switch to deactivate airbag on front passenger side - E224-

WARNING

Risk of injury if airbag is
triggered inadvertently.

♦Observe safety precau‐
tions when working on
pyrotechnic components

⇒ page 3 .

❑ Rest-of-world vehicles/equipment version
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 138
❑ Press into opening until it engages audibly

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10 - Bolt

❑ 3 Nm

11 - Glove box

❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 28

12 - Glove box light - W6-

❑ Overview of fitting locations ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 96 ; Lights; Overview of fitting locations - lights

in dash panel

1.5 Removing and installing dash panel
cover (driver side)

Removing
– Remove side dash panel cover (driver side) ⇒ page 228 .
– Depending on equipment version: Open storage compartment

cover -1- and remove bolts -arrows B-.
– Remove bolts -arrows A-.
– Unfasten dash panel cover (driver side) -2- from dash panel

by hand -arrows C-.
– Detach dash panel cover (driver side).

– Remove bolt -arrow A-.
– Using a screwdriver, release catch -1- and pull dash panel

cover (bottom, driver side) -2- towards rear out of mounting

-arrow B-.
– Disengage diagnostic connection from dash panel cover.
– Depending on equipment version: Unplug electrical connec‐

tors for footwell light, parking aid warning buzzer and emer‐

gency call loudspeaker.
– Remove storage compartment, if necessary.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse sequence.
Notes for installation: tightening torques, renewing components

etc.

⇒ “1.2 Exploded view - dash panel cover (driver side)”, page 21

1.6 Removing and installing steering col‐

umn trim (top)

Special tools and workshop equipment required

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♦ Removal wedge - 3409-

♦ Wedges - T10383-

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Removing
– Remove dash panel cover (driver side) ⇒ page 24 .
– Remove trim for light switch ⇒ page 231 .
– Remove bolt/fastener -1-.
– Unclip trim -2- together with air conditioner operating and dis‐

play unit in vicinity of trim cover -arrows- using wedge ­T10383/1- .

– Move steering wheel down and to rear as far as possible, using

full range of steering column adjuster.

– Unclip trim cover -1- for steering column trim (top) from dash

panel vent -arrows- using removal wedge - 3409- .

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– Turn steering wheel 90° anti-clockwise from straight-ahead

position.
– Using a small flat-bladed screwdriver, carefully prise steering

column trim (top) -2- off steering column trim (bottom) -1-

-arrow-.

– Turn steering wheel back through 180° and repeat procedure

on opposite side.
– Return steering wheel to centre position (wheels straight

ahead).
– Disengage steering column trim (top) from steering column

trim (bottom) and detach.

Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
– First engage front of steering column trim (top) in lugs

-arrow A- on steering column trim (bottom).

– Clip retaining tabs on steering column trim (top) into steering

column trim (bottom) -arrow B-.
– Make sure steering column trim sections engage correctly with

each other.
Notes for installation: tightening torques, renewing components

etc. ⇒ “1.3 Exploded view - steering column trim”, page 22

1.7 Removing and installing steering col‐

umn trim (bottom)

Removing
– Move steering wheel down and to rear as far as possible, using

full range of steering column adjuster.
– Turn steering wheel 90° anti-clockwise from straight-ahead

position.
– Using a small flat-bladed screwdriver, carefully prise steering

column trim (top) -2- off steering column trim (bottom) -1-

-arrow-.

– Turn steering wheel back through 180° and repeat procedure

on opposite side.
– Disengage steering column trim (top) from steering column

trim (bottom) and move it upwards and to one side.

– Remove accessible bolt -arrow A- for steering column trim

(bottom).
– Turn steering wheel back through 180° and unscrew bolt on

opposite side.
– Return steering wheel to centre position (wheels straight

ahead).
– Remove bolt -arrow B- and take off steering column trim (bot‐

tom) -1-.
– Disengage cable retainer from steering column trim.

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Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
– First engage front of steering column trim (top) in lugs

-arrow A- on steering column trim (bottom).

– Clip retaining tabs on steering column trim (top) into steering

column trim (bottom) -arrow B-.

– Make sure steering column trim sections engage correctly with

each other.

Notes for installation: tightening torques, renewing components
etc. ⇒ “1.3 Exploded view - steering column trim”, page 22

1.8 Removing and installing glove box
opening mechanism

Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Locking pin - T40011-

♦ Medium hard scraper (semi-round) from scraper set - VAS

6845- (not illustrated)
Removing
– Insert locking pin - T40011- through opening in side of glove

box lid and release retaining hook for glove box opening mech‐

anism.
– At the same time, unclip glove box opening mechanism -1-

from glove box lid with medium hard scraper (semi-round)

-arrow- and detach.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse sequence.
Notes for installation: tightening torques, renewing components

etc. ⇒ “1.4 Exploded view - glove box”, page 23

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1.9 Removing and installing lock cylinder for
glove box opening mechanism

Removing
– Remove glove box opening mechanism ⇒ page 27 .
– Drive shaft -1- out of mounting hole in direction of -arrow- using

a punch.

– Detach cover -2-.

Caution

Risk of irreparable damage to lock cylinder.

♦ Only remove and install lock cylinder with key properly in‐

serted; this will ensure that tumblers and springs do not
fall out.

– Insert key -6- into lock cylinder.
– Carefully release fasteners -1 ... 4- one after another using a

small screwdriver, and at the same time press out lock cylinder

-5- -arrow-.

Installing
– Insert key -3- into new lock cylinder -2-.
– Pull protective cap off new lock cylinder.
– Insert lock cylinder into glove box opening mechanism -1- until

it engages (pay attention to correct installation position of lug).

• Lug -arrow- on lock cylinder should face towards left.

The remaining installation steps are carried out in the reverse se‐
quence.

1.10 Removing and installing glove box

Removing (on some country-specific versions and equipment
versions):

WARNING

Risk of injury if airbag is triggered inadvertently.

♦ Observe safety precautions when working on pyrotechnic

components ⇒ page 3 .

♦ Observe disposal regulations for pyrotechnic components

⇒ page 5 .

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– With ignition switched on, disconnect battery earth wire ⇒

Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 ; Battery; Disconnecting and

connecting battery .
All vehicles (continued):
– Remove side dash panel cover (passenger side)

⇒ page 228 .

– Remove footwell light ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 96 ; Lights;

Overview of fitting locations - lights in dash panel .
– Open glove box lid and unscrew bolts -arrows-.
– Detach glove box -1-, carefully pull it out slightly and unplug

electrical connector.
– Depending on equipment version: Detach connection for glove

box cooling.

NAR vehicles:
– Detach glove box -1- and carefully pull it out far enough so that

you can unplug electrical connector.

WARNING

Risk of injury if airbag is triggered inadvertently.

♦ Before handling pyrotechnic components (e.g. unplugging

the electrical connector) the mechanic must discharge any
static electricity. This can be done by briefly touching the
door striker plate, or similar.

– To do so, release connector locking element -A- with a small

screwdriver -arrow- and unplug electrical connector -2-.
Installing (on some country-specific versions and equipment ver‐

sions)

WARNING

Risk of injury if airbag is triggered inadvertently.

♦ Observe safety precautions when working on pyrotechnic

components ⇒ page 3 .

♦ Before handling pyrotechnic components (e.g. plugging in

the electrical connector) the mechanic must discharge any
static electricity. This can be done by briefly touching the
door striker plate, or similar.

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– Attach electrical connector -1- to airbag igniter -arrow A-.
– Press in connector locking element -2- -arrow B-. This inserts

connector as far as possible in airbag igniter and locks it at the
same time.

Caution

Risk of damage to the surface of the knee airbag due to me‐
chanical stress.

♦ After completing the repair, inspect the surface of the knee

airbag for visible damage.

WARNING

Risk of injury due to incorrectly repaired pyrotechnic compo‐
nents (e.g. airbags or belt tensioners) being triggered inadver‐
tently when connecting the battery.

♦ The battery must be connected with the ignition switched

on.

♦ Before connecting the battery, make sure there is no one

in the vehicle.

– With ignition switched on, connect battery earth wire ⇒ Elec‐

trical system; Rep. gr. 27 ; Battery; Disconnecting and con‐
necting battery .

WARNING

Risk of injury due to incorrectly repaired pyrotechnic compo‐
nents (e.g. airbags or belt tensioners) being triggered inadver‐
tently when switching on the ignition.

♦ If the ignition is not switched on after the battery has been

reconnected (indicator lamps in instrument cluster off), the
ignition (key/button) must only be switched on when you
are sitting in the driver seat with the seat in the rearmost
position.

Note

If the airbag warning lamp - K75- indicates a fault following in‐
stallation, you must interrogate, erase and then re-interrogate the
event memory ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester.

All vehicles (continued):
Perform remaining installation steps in reverse order of removal;

observe the following:

Note

♦

Make sure that electrical connectors are pressed on as far as
they will go and engage audibly.

♦

Take care not to trap any wires.

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Notes for installation: tightening torques, renewing components
etc. ⇒ “1.4 Exploded view - glove box”, page 23

1.11 Removing and installing glove box lid

Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Punch
♦ Drill
♦ Drill bit, ∅ 10 mm
♦ Safety goggles
Removing
– Remove glove box ⇒ page 28 .
– Remove cushioning element for glove box lid ⇒ page 32 .
– Set down glove box on a soft surface.
– Open glove box lid and drill a hole in it from inside -arrow- at

level of hinge pins -1- using a ∅ 10 mm bit, as shown in illus‐

tration.
– Repeat procedure on opposite side.

– Using a punch, knock out hinge pins -2- in direction of

-arrow B- through hole -arrow A- in glove box lid.
– Repeat procedure on hinge pin on opposite side.
– Detach lid -1- from glove box.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse sequence.
Notes for installation: tightening torques, renewing components

etc. ⇒ “1.4 Exploded view - glove box”, page 23

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1.12 Removing and installing cushioning el‐
ement for glove box lid

Removing
– Remove glove box ⇒ page 28 .
– Unplug electrical connector -2-.
– Press actuating arm -3- out of locking mechanism -arrow A-.
– Release switch -1- in anti-clockwise direction -arrow B- and

detach.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
– Insert switch and press actuating arm in until it engages audi‐

bly.
Notes for installation: tightening torques, renewing components

etc. ⇒ “1.4 Exploded view - glove box”, page 23

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2 Equipment

⇒ “2.1 Exploded view - load guard”, page 33
⇒ “2.2 Exploded view - sun visors”, page 35
⇒ “2.3 Exploded view - sun blind”, page 36
⇒ “2.4 Exploded view - luggage compartment cover”, page 38
⇒ “2.5 Removing and installing retainer for load guard”,

page 39
⇒ “2.6 Removing and installing mounting for load guard”,

page 39
⇒ “2.7 Removing and installing bracket for load guard”,

page 40
⇒ “2.8 Removing and installing sun visor”, page 40
⇒ “2.9 Removing and installing centre bracket for sun visor”, page

41
⇒ “2.10 Removing and installing sun blind”, page 42
⇒ “2.11 Removing and installing retainer for sun blind”,

page 46
⇒ “2.12 Removing and installing grab handle”, page 46
⇒ “2.13 Removing and installing luggage compartment cover”,

page 47

2.1 Exploded view - load guard

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1 - Trim for mounting for load
guard

❑ Clip into rear seat back‐

rest

2 - Rubber grommet

❑ For bracket for load

guard

❑ Slide onto bracket and

insert in trim

3 - Bolt

❑ 3x
❑ 4.5 Nm

4 - Bracket for load guard

❑ 2x
❑ Removing and installing

⇒ page 40

5 - Bolt

❑ 9 Nm

6 - Retainer

❑ For load guard
❑ 4x
❑ Removing and installing

⇒ page 39

❑ Position locating lug on

retainer in bore in body
7 - Load guard
8 - Guide rail

❑ Insert in mounting

9 - Mounting for load guard

❑ 2x
❑ Bolted onto rear seat backrest
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 39

10 - Bolt

❑ 3x
❑ Self-locking
❑ Renew after removing
❑ Clean threaded holes for bolts using e.g. a thread tap
❑ 9 Nm

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2.2 Exploded view - sun visors

1 - Sun visor

❑ Removing and installing

⇒ page 40

❑ Engage bracket for sun

visor in body opening

2 - Expanding cap

❑ Clipped into sun visor
❑ Press on until it engages

completely

3 - Grab handle

❑ 4x
❑ Removing and installing

⇒ page 46

❑ Press on until it engages

completely

4 - Expanding caps

❑ Press on until it engages

completely

5 - Centre bracket

❑ For sun visor
❑ Removing and installing

⇒ page 41

❑ Take care not to dam‐

age fasteners when in‐
serting them

6 - Expanding cap

❑ Clipped into centre

bracket for sun visor

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2.3 Exploded view - sun blind

⇒ “2.3.1 Exploded view - sun blind (side window)”, page 36
⇒ “2.3.2 Exploded view - sun blind (rear window)”, page 37

2.3.1 Exploded view - sun blind (side window)

1 - Door trim (rear)

❑ Removing and installing

⇒ page 219

2 - Cover for sun blind

❑ Removing and installing

⇒ page 42

❑ Press into door trim until

it engages audibly
3 - Bolt

❑ 2x
❑ 1.5 Nm

4 - Retainer for sun blind

❑ Removing and installing

⇒ page 46

5 - Sun blind

❑ Removing and installing

⇒ page 42

6 - Bolts

❑ 7x or 8x (depending on

country-specific ver‐

sion)

❑ 1.2 Nm

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2.3.2 Exploded view - sun blind (rear window)

1 - Guide rail for sun blind

❑ Removing and installing

⇒ page 43

❑ Clip in at sun blind and

press on until it engages

2 - Trim

❑ For guide rail for sun

blind

❑ Removing and installing

⇒ page 269

❑ Engage in guide rail and

press on until it is se‐
curely fitted

3 - Sun blind

❑ Removing and installing

⇒ page 43

❑ Clip into rear section of

rear shelf

❑ Insert sun blind with rear

shelf in rear window
frame and tighten bolts

4 - Bolts

❑ 2 Nm

5 - Trim

❑ For guide rail for sun

blind

❑ Removing and installing

⇒ page 269

❑ Engage in guide rail and

press on until it is se‐
curely fitted

6 - Clip

❑ 2x
❑ Insert in guide rail
❑ Remove any clips left in body mounting points using removal tool - T40280­❑ Renew clips if damaged or deformed

7 - Guide rail for sun blind

❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 43
❑ Clip in at sun blind and press on until it engages

8 - Rear section of rear shelf

❑ Removing and installing ⇒ “2.10.2 Removing and installing sun blind - rear window”, page 43
❑ Clip into sun blind
❑ Insert sun blind with rear shelf in rear window frame and tighten bolts

9 - Bolts

❑ 2 Nm

10 - Clip

❑ 2x
❑ Insert in guide rail
❑ Remove any clips left in body mounting points using removal tool - T40280-

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❑ Renew clips if damaged or deformed

2.4 Exploded view - luggage compartment cover

1 - Motor 1 for luggage com‐
partment cover - V473-

❑ Depending on vehicle

equipment

❑ Fitting location

♦ All vehicles except g-tron:

behind lock carrier trim

♦ g-tron: behind luggage

compartment side trim (left­side)

❑ Only available together

with -item 6-

❑ Removing and installing

⇒ page 48

2 - Rivet
3 - Retaining pin

❑ Not available separate‐

ly; repair set ⇒ Electron‐

ic parts catalogue

❑ Riveted to luggage com‐

partment cover
4 - Actuator for luggage com‐

partment cover

❑ Clip into guide rail
❑ Removing and installing

⇒ “5.13 Removing and

installing D-pillar trim”,

page 269

5 - Clip

❑ Insert in guide rail for

luggage compartment

cover

❑ Remove any clips left in

D-pillar mounting points using removal tool - T40280- and insert in guide rail for luggage compartment

cover for installation

❑ Renew clips if damaged or deformed

6 - Guide rail for luggage compartment cover

❑ Only available together with -item 1­❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 48

7 - Bolt

❑ 4.5 Nm

8 - Bolt

❑ 2.5 Nm
9 - Luggage compartment cover
10 - Retaining frame

❑ For handle for luggage compartment cover

❑ Not available separately; repair set ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue

❑ Renewing ⇒ page 47

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11 - Handle

❑ For luggage compartment cover
❑ Not available separately; repair set ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue
❑ Renewing ⇒ page 47

12 - Bolt

❑ 2x
❑ Thread-forming
❑ Fit and screw in bolt by hand so that it is screwed into old thread. Then tighten bolt to torque

❑ 0.35 Nm
13 - Retainer for Bowden cable
14 - Bowden cable adjuster
15 - Nut

❑ 3x

❑ 2.5 Nm

2.5 Removing and installing retainer for load

guard

Removing
– Remove moulded headliner ⇒ page 310 and lay it down on

seats; headliner does not have to be removed.

– Press flap towards rear, unscrew bolt -arrow- behind flap and

detach retainer -1- for load guard.

Installing

WARNING

Risk of injury if airbag is triggered inadvertently.

♦ Observe safety precautions when working on pyrotechnic

components ⇒ page 3 .

Installation is carried out in reverse sequence.
Notes for installation: tightening torques, renewing components

etc. ⇒ “2.1 Exploded view - load guard”, page 33

2.6 Removing and installing mounting for

load guard

Special tools and workshop equipment required

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♦ Removal wedge - 3409-

Removing
– Fold outer folding backrest forwards.
– Unclip trim -1- for mounting for load guard from rear seat back‐

rest using removal wedge - 3409- .
– Remove bolts -2-.
– Detach mounting for load guard -3-.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse sequence.
Notes for installation: tightening torques, renewing components

etc. ⇒ “2.1 Exploded view - load guard”, page 33

2.7 Removing and installing bracket for load

guard

Removing
– Remove luggage compartment side trim ⇒ page 296 .
– Remove bolts -2-.
– Detach bracket -1- for load guard.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse sequence.
Notes for installation: tightening torques, renewing components

etc. ⇒ “2.1 Exploded view - load guard”, page 33

2.8 Removing and installing sun visor

Special tools and workshop equipment required

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♦ Angled screwdriver - VAS 6416-

Removing
– Unclip expanding cap -1- for bracket for sun visor -arrow-. To

do so, slide angled screwdriver - VAS 6416- only approx. 1 mm
under cap.

Note

Inserting angled screwdriver - VAS 6416- further would position
it beneath sun visor. The expanding cap can then not be prised
off.

– Disengage sun visor -2- from centre bracket.

– Unclip sun visor bracket -1- with retaining clip -2- downwards

-arrow- from body opening and remove.

– Depending on equipment version: Unplug electrical connector

and detach sun visor.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse sequence.
Notes for installation: tightening torques, renewing components

etc. ⇒ “2.2 Exploded view - sun visors”, page 35

2.9 Removing and installing centre bracket

for sun visor

Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Angled screwdriver - VAS 6543-

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Removing
– Disengage sun visor from centre bracket for sun visor and fold

to the side.

– Unclip cover -1- for centre bracket for sun visor -arrow A-. To

do so, slide angled screwdriver - VAS 6543- only approx. 1 mm
under cap.

Note

Inserting angled screwdriver - VAS 6543- further would position
it beneath centre bracket for sun visor. Cover can then not be
prised off.

– Pull out centre bracket for sun visor -2- -arrow B-.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse sequence.
Notes for installation: tightening torques, renewing components

etc. ⇒ “2.2 Exploded view - sun visors”, page 35

2.10 Removing and installing sun blind

⇒ “2.10.1 Removing and installing sun blind - side window”, page
42

⇒ “2.10.2 Removing and installing sun blind - rear window”, page
43

2.10.1 Removing and installing sun blind - side
window

Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Wedges - T10383-

Removing
– Remove door trim (rear) ⇒ page 219 .
– Carefully unclip cover for sun blind -2- from door trim -arrow-

using wedge - T10383/1- .

– Pull sun blind -1- slightly out of door trim and guide lug out

through cover for sun blind.

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– Set down door trim on a soft surface.
– Remove bolts -arrows-.
– Guide lug out through door trim and remove sun blind -1-.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse sequence.
Notes for installation: tightening torques, renewing components

etc. ⇒ “2.3.1 Exploded view - sun blind (side window)”, page 36

2.10.2 Removing and installing sun blind - rear
window

Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Removal lever - 80-200-

♦ Removal tool - T40280-

Removing
– Remove rear shelf ⇒ page 273 .
– Unclip guide rail -1- for sun blind on both sides at positions

shown -arrows- using removal lever - 80-200- .

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– Swivel top of guide rail -1- slightly inwards and release retain‐

ing hook -2- using a screwdriver.
– Lift guide rail off connecting piece at sun blind.
– Repeat procedure for guide rail on opposite side.

– Unscrew bolts -1- for sun blind in luggage compartment.

– Unplug electrical connector -arrow- at sun blind.

– Lift sun blind -1- slightly and carefully pull it forwards out of

mountings -arrow- on rear window frame.

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– Detach sun blind -1- from rear section of rear shelf -2-; to do

so, release catches with a screwdriver and pull off rear shelf.
Installing
– If removed previously, insert sun blind -1- in rear section of

rear shelf -2- and press on until it engages.

– Insert sun blind -1- in rear window frame and tighten bolts.

• Pins on rear shelf must engage in mountings -arrow- in rear

window frame.

– Carefully insert guide rail -2- in connecting piece of sun blind

-1-.

• Guide groove for sun blind must be completely aligned with

guide rail at connecting piece.
– Slide guide forwards until retaining clips -3- engage audibly in

connecting piece.
The remaining installation steps are carried out in the reverse se‐

quence.
Notes for installation: tightening torques, renewing components

etc. ⇒ “2.3.2 Exploded view - sun blind (rear window)”, page 37

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2.11 Removing and installing retainer for sun
blind

Removing
– Remove bolts -1- and detach securing lug -2- from window

frame.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse sequence.
Notes for installation: tightening torques, renewing components

etc. ⇒ “2.3 Exploded view - sun blind”, page 36

2.12 Removing and installing grab handle

Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Angled screwdriver - VAS 6543-

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Removing

Caution

Risk of irreparable damage to grab handle if silicone cushion‐
ing element and spring fall out.

♦ Unclip expanding caps -2 and 3- only up to detent; do not

pull them out fully.

– Insert angled screwdriver -4- in gap behind expanding cap

-2-.

– Swivel angled screwdriver -arrow- until expanding cap engag‐

es audibly in detent.
– Repeat procedure on second expanding cap -3-.
– Pull grab handle -1- out of cut-out in body.
– Leave expanding caps in detent position in grab handle.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
– Insert grab handle in cut-out in body.

• There must not be a gap between the handle and the roof trim.
– Press in expanding caps.
Notes for installation: tightening torques, renewing components

etc. ⇒ “2.2 Exploded view - sun visors”, page 35

2.13 Removing and installing luggage com‐

partment cover

⇒ “2.13.1 Removing and installing handle for luggage compart‐
ment cover”, page 47

⇒ “2.13.2 Removing and installing motor for luggage compart‐
ment cover”, page 48

2.13.1 Removing and installing handle for lug‐

gage compartment cover

Removing
– Remove luggage compartment cover.
– Set down luggage compartment cover on a soft surface.
– Open flap -1- and remove bolts -2-.
– Release handle for luggage compartment cover, disengage

from retaining frame -3- in direction of -arrow- and detach.

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– Press retaining frame -2- out of opening in luggage compart‐

ment cover -1- and detach.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse sequence.
Notes for installation: tightening torques, renewing components

etc.

⇒ “2.4 Exploded view - luggage compartment cover”, page 38

2.13.2 Removing and installing motor for lug‐

gage compartment cover

Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Removal wedge - 3409-

Removing
– Remove luggage compartment floor (rear) ⇒ page 301 .
– Remove lock carrier trim ⇒ page 299 .
– Remove luggage compartment side trim panels

⇒ page 296 .

– Remove D-pillar trim panels ⇒ page 270 .
– Release catch and unplug electrical connector -1-.
– Remove nuts -arrows-.

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g-tron:
– Release catch and unplug electrical connector -1-.
– Remove nuts -arrows-.

All vehicles (continued):
– Remove bolts -2, 3-.
– Unclip guide rail -1- -arrow- using removal wedge - 3409- and

disengage Bowden cables at retainers.
– Repeat procedure on opposite side.
– Disengage and remove guide rails with motor for luggage

compartment cover.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:

– Clip both actuators -2- for luggage compartment cover into

guide rail and secure with spreader pin -1-.
– Check function after installing.

• Both actuators for luggage compartment cover must be par‐

allel (top and bottom) at stop in guide of D-pillar trim.
– If actuators are not parallel, check routing of Bowden cables

and adjust if necessary.

Adjusting Bowden cables for luggage compartment cover
– Adjust Bowden cable via Bowden cable adjuster -1-.
– Turn Bowden cable adjuster in direction of -arrow A- or

-arrow B-.

– Adjust Bowden cable so that the two actuators for luggage

compartment cover are parallel.
Notes for installation: tightening torques, renewing components

etc.

⇒ “2.4 Exploded view - luggage compartment cover”, page 38

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3 Centre console

⇒ “3.1 Exploded view - centre console”, page 50
⇒ “3.2 Removing and installing centre console trim (rear)”,

page 55
⇒ “3.3 Removing and installing ashtray (rear)”, page 55
⇒ “3.4 Removing and installing centre console insert”,

page 55
⇒ “3.5 Removing and installing storage compartment in centre

console (front)”, page 57
⇒ “3.6 Removing and installing centre console trim”, page 58
⇒ “3.7 Removing and installing centre console footwell trim

(front)”, page 58
⇒ “3.8 Removing and installing centre console”, page 59
⇒ “3.9 Removing and installing trim panel for centre console”,

page 60
⇒ “3.10 Removing and installing cup holders”, page 62
⇒ “3.11 Removing and installing vent (rear) in centre console”,

page 63
⇒ “3.12 Removing and installing bracket for centre console”, page

63

3.1 Exploded view - centre console

Centre console ⇒ page 50
Centre console insert ⇒ page 52
Storage compartment for centre console ⇒ page 53
Centre console

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1 - Bracket for centre console

❑ Removing and installing

⇒ page 63

2 - Nut

❑ 4x
❑ 8 Nm

3 - Cap

❑ Press into centre con‐

sole

4 - Bolt

❑ 20 Nm

5 - Centre console

❑ Removing and installing

⇒ page 59

6 - Bolt

❑ 1.5 Nm

7 - Cap

❑ Press into centre con‐

sole trim

8 - Centre console trim

❑ Front footwell
❑ Removing and installing

⇒ page 58

9 - Nut

❑ 3 Nm

10 - Bolt

❑ 4x
❑ 3 Nm

11 - Storage compartment
(front)

❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 57
❑ Push on until it engages audibly

12 - Centre console insert

❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 55
❑ Renew clips if damaged or deformed
❑ Push on until it engages audibly

13 - Selector lever handle

❑ Exploded view ⇒ Gearbox; Rep. gr. 34 ; Selector mechanism; Exploded view - selector mechanism

14 - Trim panel for centre console

❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 60
❑ Renew clips if damaged or deformed
❑ Push on until it engages audibly

15 - Shift mechanism

❑ Exploded view ⇒ Gearbox; Rep. gr. 34 ; Selector mechanism; Exploded view - selector mechanism

16 - Bolt

❑ 4x
❑ Tightening torque ⇒ Gearbox; Rep. gr. 34 ; Selector mechanism; Exploded view - selector mechanism /

⇒ 8-speed automatic gearbox 0D5; Rep. gr. 37 ; Selector mechanism

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17 - Nut

❑ 2x
❑ 20 Nm

18 - Trim (rear)

❑ For centre console
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 55
❑ Renew clips if damaged or deformed
❑ Push on until it engages audibly

Centre console insert

1 - Bolt

❑ 4x
❑ 1.4 Nm

2 - Cup holder

❑ Removing and installing

⇒ page 62

3 - Bolt

❑ 4x
❑ Tightening torque ⇒

Communication; Rep.
gr. 91 ; Infotainment
system; Overview of fit‐
ting locations - infotain‐
ment system

4 - Centre console insert

❑ Removing and installing

⇒ page 55

❑ Renew clips if damaged

or deformed

❑ Push on until it engages

audibly

5 - Cover for manual release
mechanism

❑ Engage in cup holder

and press on until it en‐
gages audibly

6 - Lining for cup holder
7 - Multimedia system operat‐

ing unit - E380-

❑ Overview of fitting loca‐

tions ⇒ Communica‐
tion; Rep. gr. 91 ; Info‐
tainment system; Over‐
view of fitting locations - infotainment system

8 - Trim panel for centre console insert

❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 61
❑ Renew clips if damaged or deformed
❑ Push on until it engages audibly

9 - Trim panel for centre console

❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 60
❑ Renew clips if damaged or deformed

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❑ Push on until it engages audibly
10 - Storage compartment lining
11 - Bolt

❑ 1.5 Nm
12 - Storage compartment

❑ Engage in trim panel and press on until it engages audibly
13 - Driver side volume regulator - E67-

❑ Overview of fitting locations ⇒ Communication; Rep. gr. 91 ; Infotainment system; Overview of fitting

locations - infotainment system

14 - Bolt

❑ 2x

❑ Tightening torque ⇒ Communication; Rep. gr. 91 ; Infotainment system; Overview of fitting locations -

infotainment system

15 - Selector lever position display - Y5-

❑ Removing and installing ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 96 ; Lights; Overview of fitting locations - lights

in centre console

16 - Bolt

❑ 1.5 Nm
17 - Bolt

❑ 4x

❑ Tightening torque ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 96 ; Lights; Overview of fitting locations - lights in centre

console

18 - Bolt

❑ 2x

❑ 1.4 Nm

Centre console storage compartment

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1 - Centre armrest (front)

❑ Removing and installing

⇒ page 66

2 - Cover for control unit

❑ On centre tunnel
❑ Removing and installing

⇒ “4.2 Removing and in‐
stalling airbag control
unit J234 ”, page 113

3 - Nut

❑ 2x
❑ 3 Nm

4 - Storage compartment for
multimedia devices

❑ Removing and installing

⇒ page 58

5 - Bolt

❑ 6x
❑ 1.4 Nm

6 - Centre console trim (driver
side)

❑ Removing and installing

⇒ page 58

❑ Renew clips if damaged

or deformed

❑ Push on until it engages

audibly

7 - Centre console trim (pas‐
senger side)

❑ Removing and installing

⇒ page 58

❑ Renew clips if damaged

or deformed

❑ Push on until it engages audibly

8 - Centre console

❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 59

9 - Vent (rear)/storage compartment

❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 63
❑ Renew clips if damaged or deformed
❑ Insert in installation position and press in as far as stop

10 - Trim (rear)

❑ For centre console
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 55
❑ Renew clips if damaged or deformed
❑ Push on until it engages audibly

11 - Ashtray (rear)/storage compartment

❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 55
❑ Push on until it engages audibly

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trim (rear)

Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Wedges - T10383-

Removing
– Move front seats as far forwards as they will go.
– Unclip trim -1- from centre console -arrows- using wedge -

T10383/1- or by hand.
– Detach trim from centre console towards rear.
– Unplug electrical connectors.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse sequence.
Notes for installation: tightening torques, renewing components

etc. ⇒ “3.1 Exploded view - centre console”, page 50

3.3 Removing and installing ashtray (rear)

Removing
– Remove centre console trim (rear) ⇒ page 55 .
– Release ashtray -2- at fasteners -1-.
– Disengage ashtray upwards from trim -arrow- and remove.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse sequence.
Notes for installation: tightening torques, renewing components

etc. ⇒ “3.1 Exploded view - centre console”, page 50

3.4 Removing and installing centre console

insert

Special tools and workshop equipment required

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♦ Removal wedge - 3409-

Removing
– Remove trim panel for centre console ⇒ page 60 .
– If fitted, remove bolt -arrow-.

– Equipment version with gear lever: Carefully prise out gear

lever boot -1- at side -arrows- with your hand or removal
wedge - 3409- and fold upwards.

– Equipment version with selector lever: Remove selector lever

handle ⇒ 7-speed dual clutch gearbox 0CJ, 0CK, 0CL, 0DN;
Rep. gr. 34 ; Selector mechanism; Removing and installing
selector lever handle or ⇒ 8-speed automatic gearbox 0D5;
Rep. gr. 37 ; Selector mechanism; Removing and installing
selector lever handle .

– Starting at rear, use removal wedge - 3409- to unclip insert for

centre console upwards -arrow-.
– Release all other retaining catches for centre console insert.
– Carefully turn over insert -1- for centre console, unplug elec‐

trical connectors and remove insert.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse sequence.
Notes for installation: tightening torques, renewing components

etc. ⇒ “3.1 Exploded view - centre console”, page 50

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partment in centre console (front)

⇒ “3.5.1 Removing and installing storage compartment (front)”,
page 57

⇒ “3.5.2 Removing and installing storage compartment (rear)”,
page 57

⇒ “3.5.3 Removing and installing storage compartment for multi‐
media devices”, page 58

3.5.1 Removing and installing storage com‐
partment (front)

Removing
– Remove centre console insert ⇒ page 55 .
– Pull storage compartment -1- off centre console towards rear

-arrows-.
– Unplug electrical connectors.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse sequence.
Notes for installation: tightening torques, renewing components

etc. ⇒ “3.1 Exploded view - centre console”, page 50

3.5.2 Removing and installing storage com‐

partment (rear)

Removing
– Pull storage compartment -1- off centre console towards rear

by hand -arrow-.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse sequence.
Notes for installation: tightening torques, renewing components

etc. ⇒ “3.1 Exploded view - centre console”, page 50

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3.5.3 Removing and installing storage com‐
partment for multimedia devices

Removing
– Remove centre armrest (front) ⇒ page 66 .
– Set down centre console on a soft surface.
– Remove bolts -arrows-.
– Remove storage compartment -1-.
– Remove multimedia devices ⇒ Communication; Rep. gr. 91 ;

Infotainment system; Overview of fitting locations - infotain‐

ment system .
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse sequence.
Notes for installation: tightening torques, renewing components

etc. ⇒ “3.1 Exploded view - centre console”, page 50

3.6 Removing and installing centre console

trim

Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Wedges - T10383-

Removing
– Passenger side: Remove trim panel for centre console

⇒ page 60 .

– Driver side: Remove storage compartment (front) in centre

console ⇒ page 57 .
– Starting at rear, use wedge - T10383/1- to unclip centre con‐

sole trim -1- from centre console -arrow-.
– Release and detach all other retaining catches for centre con‐

sole trim and remove trim.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse sequence.
Notes for installation: tightening torques, renewing components

etc. ⇒ “3.1 Exploded view - centre console”, page 50

3.7 Removing and installing centre console

footwell trim (front)

Special tools and workshop equipment required

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♦ Removal wedge - 3409-

Removing
– Move front seat as far back as it will go.
– Use a small screwdriver to unclip cap -1-.
– Unscrew bolt -2- underneath cap.
– Pull trim -3- downwards out of clip -arrow A- and disengage

fasteners -arrow B- from centre console using removal wedge

- 3409- .
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse sequence.
Notes for installation: tightening torques, renewing components

etc. ⇒ “3.1 Exploded view - centre console”, page 50

3.8 Removing and installing centre console

Removing
– Remove centre console footwell trim (front) ⇒ page 58 .
– Remove storage compartment (front) in centre console

⇒ page 57 .

– Equipment version with selector lever: Remove selector

mechanism ⇒ Gearbox; Rep. gr. 34 ; Selector mechanism;
Removing and installing selector mechanism or ⇒ 8-speed
automatic gearbox 0D5; Rep. gr. 37 ; Selector mechanism;

Removing and installing selector mechanism .
– Remove centre console trim (rear) ⇒ page 55 .
– Move front seat as far forwards and upwards as it will go.
– Use a small screwdriver to unclip cap -1-.
– Unscrew bolt -2- underneath cap.
– Repeat procedure on opposite side.
– Remove nuts -arrows-.
– Depending on equipment version: Remove intermediate piece

between air duct and vent (rear) in centre console.
– Unplug electrical connectors and move wiring clear.

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– Unscrew nut -arrow A-.
– Unscrew bolts -arrows B-.
– Unplug electrical connectors and move wiring clear.
– Lift centre console -1- slightly at rear, pull towards rear and

remove.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse sequence.
Notes for installation: tightening torques, renewing components

etc. ⇒ “3.1 Exploded view - centre console”, page 50

3.9 Removing and installing trim panel for

centre console

⇒ “3.9.1 Removing and installing trim panel for centre console”,
page 60

⇒ “3.9.2 Removing and installing trim panel for centre console
insert”, page 61

⇒ “3.9.3 Removing and installing trim frame for centre console
insert”, page 62

3.9.1 Removing and installing trim panel for

centre console

Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Wedges - T10383-

Removing
– If fitted, remove storage compartment lining -1- and unscrew

bolt -2- located underneath it.

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– Starting at rear, use wedge - T10383/1- to unclip trim panel

-1- for centre console upwards from centre console -arrows-.

– Release all other retaining catches for trim panel for centre

console.

– Pull trim panel for centre console towards rear, unplug elec‐

trical connectors and remove trim panel.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse sequence.
Notes for installation: tightening torques, renewing components

etc. ⇒ “3.1 Exploded view - centre console”, page 50

3.9.2 Removing and installing trim panel for

centre console insert

Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Removal wedge - 3409-

Removing
– Remove insert for centre console ⇒ page 55 and set it down

on a soft surface.
– Remove bolts -arrows A-.

Note

Other -items- can be disregarded.

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– Starting at rear, use removal wedge - 3409- to unclip trim panel

-1- from centre console insert -arrows-.

– Carefully release all other retaining catches for trim panel and

remove trim panel.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse sequence.
Notes for installation: tightening torques, renewing components

etc. ⇒ “3.1 Exploded view - centre console”, page 50

3.9.3 Removing and installing trim frame for

centre console insert

Removing
– Remove centre console insert ⇒ page 55 .
– Remove electromechanical parking brake button ⇒ Electrical

system; Rep. gr. 96 ; Controls; Removing and installing elec‐

tromechanical parking brake button - E538- / auto-hold button

- E540- .

– Remove multimedia system button module - E817- ⇒ Com‐

munication; Rep. gr. 91 ; Infotainment system; Overview of

fitting locations - infotainment system .
– Carefully release fasteners -arrows- using a small screwdriver

and at the same time press out trim frame -1-.
– Release remaining fasteners and remove trim frame.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse sequence.
Notes for installation: tightening torques, renewing components

etc. ⇒ “3.1 Exploded view - centre console”, page 50

3.10 Removing and installing cup holders

Removing
– Remove insert for centre console ⇒ page 55 and set it down

on a soft surface.
– Remove bolts -arrows A, B-.
– Remove cup holders -1-.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse sequence.
Notes for installation: tightening torques, renewing components

etc. ⇒ “3.1 Exploded view - centre console”, page 50

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3.11 Removing and installing vent (rear) in
centre console

Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Hook - T40207-

Removing
– Carefully insert hook - T40207- between louvres and engage

at back of vent -1-.

– Working alternately on each side, carefully pull vent out of

opening -arrow-.

– Unplug electrical connector.

– If it is not possible to attach hook, remove centre console trim

(rear) ⇒ page 55 .

– Release vent -1- at clips -arrows- and at the same time press

out of trim.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse sequence.
Notes for installation: tightening torques, renewing components

etc. ⇒ “3.1 Exploded view - centre console”, page 50

3.12 Removing and installing bracket for cen‐

tre console

Special tools and workshop equipment required

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♦ Removal lever - 80-200-

Removing
– Remove centre console ⇒ page 59 .
– Unclip electrical wires from bracket and move them clear.
– Remove nuts -arrows-.
– Detach manual release for parking lock -1-.
– Remove bracket -2- for centre console.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse sequence.
Notes for installation: tightening torques, renewing components

etc. ⇒ “3.1 Exploded view - centre console”, page 50

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4 Centre armrest (front)

⇒ “4.1 Exploded view - centre armrest (front)”, page 65
⇒ “4.2 Removing and installing centre armrest (front)”,

page 66
⇒ “4.3 Removing and installing centre armrest (top section)”, page

66
⇒ “4.4 Removing and installing trim for hinge arm”, page 68

4.1 Exploded view - centre armrest (front)

1 - Support bracket for centre
armrest

❑ Removing and installing

⇒ page 66

2 - Cover (front)

❑ Removing and installing

⇒ “4.3 Removing and in‐
stalling centre armrest
(top section)”,
page 66

❑ Push on until it engages

audibly

3 - Bolt

❑ 2x or 4x (depending on

equipment version)

❑ 2 Nm

4 - Trim (front) for hinge arm

❑ Removing and installing

⇒ page 68

❑ Push on until it engages

audibly

5 - Trim (rear) for hinge arm

❑ Removing and installing

⇒ page 68

❑ Push on until it engages

audibly

6 - Centre armrest (top section)

❑ Removing and installing

⇒ page 66

7 - Bolt

❑ 2x
❑ 3 Nm

8 - Bolt

❑ 4x
❑ 3 Nm

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4.2 Removing and installing centre armrest
(front)

Removing
– Remove centre console ⇒ page 59 and set it down on a soft

surface.

– Unscrew bolts -arrows- for centre armrest -1-.

– Open centre armrest.
– Disengage centre console at side of centre armrest.
– Press centre console -1- outwards at sides (rear) -arrows- and

off centre armrest, and remove centre armrest -2-.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse sequence.
Notes for installation: tightening torques, renewing components

etc. ⇒ “4.1 Exploded view - centre armrest (front)”, page 65

4.3 Removing and installing centre armrest

(top section)

Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Removal lever - 80-200-

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Removing (version 1)
– Open centre armrest.
– Starting at rear, unclip cover -1- from centre armrest using re‐

moval lever - 80-200- -arrows-.

– Unclip cover completely and detach.

– Remove bolts -1, 2-.
– Disengage centre armrest (top section) -3- -arrow- and re‐

move.

Removing (version 2)
– Open centre armrest.
– Starting at rear, unclip cover -1- from centre armrest using re‐

moval lever - 80-200- -arrows-.

– Unclip cover completely and detach.

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– Remove bolts -1-.
– Disengage centre armrest (top section) -2- -arrow- and re‐

move.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse sequence.
Notes for installation: tightening torques, renewing components

etc. ⇒ “4.1 Exploded view - centre armrest (front)”, page 65

4.4 Removing and installing trim for hinge

arm

Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Removal lever - 80-200-

Removing
– Remove centre armrest (top section) ⇒ page 66 .
– Unclip trim (rear) -2- from trim (front) -1- at sides using removal

lever - 80-200- .
– Separate trim pieces for hinge arm from each other, disengage

at support bracket for centre armrest and remove.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse sequence.
Notes for installation: tightening torques, renewing components

etc. ⇒ “4.1 Exploded view - centre armrest (front)”, page 65

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5 Interior mirror

⇒ “5.1 Exploded view - interior mirror”, page 69
⇒ “5.2 Removing and installing interior mirror”, page 70
⇒ “5.3 Switching automatic anti-dazzle function on and off”, page

72
⇒ “5.4 Switching compass display on and off”, page 72
⇒ “5.5 Setting magnetic deflection zone”, page 72
⇒ “5.6 Calibrating digital compass”, page 73
⇒ “5.7 Adjusting automatic anti-dazzle interior mirror for right-

hand drive or left-hand drive vehicles”, page 73
⇒ “5.8 Selecting the applicable deflection zone from the map”,

page 74
⇒ “5.9 Checking operation of automatic anti-dazzle interior mir‐

ror”, page 79

5.1 Exploded view - interior mirror

1 - Cover (front)

❑ For mirror base
❑ Push on until it engages

audibly

2 - Retaining clip

❑ For interior mirror
❑ Renew after removing

interior mirror

3 - Bolt

❑ 2x
❑ 1.5 Nm

4 - Cover (rear)

❑ For mirror base
❑ For interior mirror with‐

out optional equipment

❑ Push on until it engages

audibly

5 - Retaining plate

❑ For interior mirror
❑ Bonded to windscreen

6 - Cover

❑ For sensors control unit
❑ For interior mirror with

optional equipment

❑ Push on until it engages

audibly

7 - Cover (rear)

❑ For mirror base
❑ For interior mirror with

optional equipment

❑ Push on until it engages audibly

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8 - Interior mirror

❑ Depending on equipment version: with integrated main beam assist control unit - J844­❑ Main beam assist control unit - J844- cannot be renewed individually. Renew interior mirror if defective
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 70
❑ Position at 20° angle to installation position and turn clockwise as far as stop
❑ Renew retaining clip after removing

5.2 Removing and installing interior mirror

Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Medium hard clip release lever from scraper set - VAS 6845­Removing

WARNING

Electrolyte is a potential health hazard.

♦ Note safety precautions for automatic anti-dazzle interior

mirror ⇒ page 14

– Swivel interior mirror down as far as possible (approx. 25°).
– Pull cover -2- downwards at rear -arrow A-, and at the same

time release fasteners -1- by pressing firmly on cover

-arrow B-.

– Disengage cover at mirror base and detach.

Interior mirror with optional equipment:
– Unclip cover -1- -arrows A, B, C- using medium hard clip re‐

lease lever; to do so, carefully insert clip release lever between

windscreen and cover.
– Repeat procedure on opposite side.
– Disengage cover -1- at front and pull out towards rear.

– Pull cover -2- downwards at rear -arrow A-, and at the same

time release fasteners -1- by pressing firmly on cover

-arrow B-.

– Disengage cover at mirror base and detach.

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All mirror versions (continued):
– Insert screwdriver between retainer and mirror base.
– Carefully rotate screwdriver about its own axis -arrow A- until

retaining tab is disengaged from retainer.

– At the same time turn mirror base -1- as far as it will go in anti-

clockwise direction -arrow B-.

– Detach interior mirror from retainer and unplug electrical con‐

nector -2-.

– Carefully disengage retaining tabs -arrows- and pull cover

-1- at front downwards out of guide elements on interior mirror
base -2-.

Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
– Renew retaining clip -2- or -5- after removing interior mirror;

for allocation see ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue .
– Fit interior mirror at 20° angle to installation position.
– Turn interior mirror clockwise as far as it will go.

Note

If renewing the interior mirror and the integrated main beam assist
control unit - J844- , select the function “Replace control unit” of
the corresponding control unit ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester,

agnosis

.

Di-

Notes for installation: tightening torques, renewing components
etc. ⇒ “5.1 Exploded view - interior mirror”, page 69

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5.3 Switching automatic anti-dazzle func‐
tion on and off

– Press button -2- briefly (up to 3 seconds) to switch automatic

anti-dazzle function on or off.
Automatic anti-dazzle function “On”: Indicator lamp -1- lights

up.
Automatic anti-dazzle function “Off”: Indicator lamp -1- goes

out.

♦ The automatic anti-dazzle function is activated every time the

ignition is switched on.

♦ If you deactivate the automatic anti-dazzle function for the in‐

terior mirror this will also deactivate the anti-dazzle function for
the exterior mirrors.

♦ When in anti-dazzle mode, the mirror will become lighter as

soon as the interior light is switched on or reverse gear is en‐
gaged.

♦ The automatic anti-dazzle function of the interior mirror can

only function correctly if the rear sun blind is retracted.

5.4 Switching compass display on and off

– Press button -2- for 3 to 6 seconds. The compass display -1-

will be switched “on” or “off”.
Compass display “on” - direction is indicated.
Compass display “off” - direction is not indicated.

5.5 Setting magnetic deflection zone

It is necessary to set the magnetic deflection zone if:

• A new automatic anti-dazzle interior mirror - Y7- is installed.

• You have reached a distance more than two zones away from

the pre-set reference zone after travelling long distances; you
should then set a different magnetic deflection zone.

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Setting magnetic deflection zone:
– Press and hold button -2- for 6 to 9 seconds until compass

display shows “Z” and a number for the magnetic deflection
zone.

– Press the button repeatedly until the number of the desired

magnetic deflection zone appears.
– Select applicable deflection zone from the world map:
♦ Europe ⇒ page 74
♦ North America ⇒ page 74
♦ South America ⇒ page 75
♦ Asia ⇒ page 76
♦ Africa ⇒ page 77
♦ Australia ⇒ page 78
After a few seconds the compass display will switch from the

magnetic deflection zone to the current direction/point of the com‐
pass.

– Switch the anti-dazzle function of the interior mirror back on

⇒ page 72 after setting the magnetic deflection zone.

5.6 Calibrating digital compass

It is necessary to calibrate the digital compass if:

• The directions the digital compass shows are inaccurate.

• The compass display shows a “C” instead of a point of the

compass, or if the display remains blank.

• A new automatic anti-dazzle interior mirror - Y7- is installed.
In exceptional circumstances, the digital compass may also have

to be calibrated, for example if:

• The vehicle battery is reconnected after it has been discon‐

nected for a long period.

• A new audio system or audio system components has/have

been fitted.
Calibrating digital compass:
– Switch on ignition.

• Compass display -1- should show “C”.
– If display does not show “C”, press and hold button -2- for 9 to

12 seconds until letter “C” appears in compass display.
– Drive the vehicle in a circle two or three times at a speed of

approx. 10 km/h (5 mph) until a direction is indicated on the

compass display.
– After completing the calibration, re-activate the automatic anti-

dazzle function of the interior mirror ⇒ page 72 .

5.7 Adjusting automatic anti-dazzle interior

mirror for right-hand drive or left-hand
drive vehicles

It is necessary to adjust the mirror to right-hand or left-hand drive
if:

• A new automatic anti-dazzle interior mirror - Y7- is installed.

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– Press and hold button -2- for 12 to 15 seconds until display

shows “L” (for left-hand drive vehicles) or “A” (for right-hand
drive vehicles).

– Press the button again briefly to change the setting for right-

hand or left-hand drive.

– After a short while, the display will automatically show “C” (for

calibration). The digital compass must now be calibrated

⇒ page 73 .

– Switch the anti-dazzle function of the interior mirror back on

⇒ page 72 after adjusting the mirror for right-hand or left-hand

drive.

5.8 Selecting the applicable deflection zone from the map

Europe

North America

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Africa

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5.9 Checking operation of automatic anti-

dazzle interior mirror

The test can only be carried out if the following conditions are met:

• Interior mirror is fitted.

• Ignition is switched on.

• Reverse gear is not engaged.

• Automatic anti-dazzle function is switched on, indicator lamp

must be lit.

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Test sequence
– Cover photosensor -1- on housing side.
– Aim a light source, e.g. a torch, at photosensor -2- (in mirror)

on mirror side.

• Interior mirror should darken quickly.

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69 – Passenger protection

1 Seat belts

⇒ “1.1 Overview of fitting locations - seat belts and anchorage
points”, page 81

⇒ “1.2 Exploded view - three-point seat belt (front)”, page 84
⇒ “1.3 Exploded view - outer three-point seat belt (rear)”,

page 85
⇒ “1.4 Exploded view - centre three-point seat belt (rear)”,

page 86
⇒ “1.5 Exploded view - belt buckle (front)”, page 87
⇒ “1.6 Exploded view - belt buckle (rear)”, page 88
⇒ “1.7 Removing and installing three-point seat belt (front)”, page

89
⇒ “1.8 Removing and installing three-point seat belt (rear)”, page

93
⇒ “1.9 Removing and installing belt guide (rear)”, page 99
⇒ “1.10 Removing and installing belt guide (front)”, page 103
⇒ “1.11 Removing and installing belt end fitting (front)”,

page 103
⇒ “1.12 Removing and installing outer belt end fitting (rear)”, page

104
⇒ “1.13 Removing and installing belt height adjuster”, page 104
⇒ “1.14 Removing and installing belt buckle (front)”, page 105
⇒ “1.15 Removing and installing belt buckle (rear)”, page 105

1.1 Overview of fitting locations - seat belts and anchorage points

Note

The illustration shows the Avant as an example.

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1 - Belt end fitting (front)

❑ Exploded view

⇒ page 84

2 - Automatic belt retractor

❑ For three-point seat belt

(front)

❑ With:

♦ Front passenger seat belt

tensioner igniter 1 - N154-

♦ Front passenger side belt

force limiter - G552-

♦ Equipment version with

electric belt tensioning:
control unit for front right
belt tensioner - J855-

❑ Exploded view

⇒ page 84

3 - Belt height adjuster/belt
guide fitting (front)

❑ Exploded view

⇒ page 84

4 - Belt end fitting (rear)

❑ Exploded view

⇒ page 85

5 - Automatic belt retractor

❑ For three-point seat belt

(rear)

❑ With rear belt tensioner

igniter on front passen‐
ger side - N197-

❑ Exploded view

⇒ page 85

6 - Centre belt end fitting (rear)

❑ Exploded view ⇒ page 86

7 - Automatic belt retractor

❑ For centre three-point seat belt (rear)
❑ Exploded view ⇒ page 86

8 - Belt buckle (rear right)

❑ With rear belt switch, passenger side - E259­❑ Exploded view ⇒ page 88

9 - Belt buckle (rear centre/left)

❑ with
♦ Rear centre belt switch - E609­♦ Rear belt switch, driver side - E258-

❑ Exploded view ⇒ page 88
10 - Automatic belt retractor

❑ For three-point seat belt (rear)

❑ With rear belt tensioner igniter on driver side - N196-

❑ Exploded view ⇒ page 85
11 - Belt end fitting (rear)

❑ Exploded view ⇒ page 85

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12 - Belt height adjuster/belt guide fitting (front)

❑ Exploded view ⇒ page 84

13 - Automatic belt retractor

❑ For three-point seat belt (front)

❑ With:
♦ Driver seat belt tensioner igniter 1 - N153­♦ Driver side belt force limiter - G551­♦ Equipment version with electric belt tensioning: control unit for front left belt tensioner - J854-

❑ Exploded view ⇒ page 84
14 - Belt end fitting (front)

❑ Exploded view ⇒ page 84
15 - Belt buckles (front)

❑ with
♦ Driver side belt switch - E24­♦ Front passenger side belt switch - E25-

❑ Exploded view ⇒ page 87

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1.2 Exploded view - three-point seat belt (front)

1 - Automatic belt retractor
without electric belt tensioning

❑ Removing and installing

⇒ page 89

2 - Automatic belt retractor with
electric belt tensioning

❑ Removing and installing

⇒ page 89

❑ Control unit for front belt

tensioner -J854- / ­J855- must be adapted
after renewing automat‐
ic belt retractor ⇒ Vehi‐
cle diagnostic tester

3 - Belt height adjuster

❑ Renew belt height ad‐

juster if belt tensioner
was triggered while belt
was fastened

❑ Removing and installing

⇒ page 104

4 - Bolt

❑ Renew bolt if removed

following an accident
while seat belt was fas‐
tened

❑ 27 Nm
5 - Belt guide fitting
6 - Bolt

❑ Renew bolt if removed

following an accident
while seat belt was fas‐
tened

❑ 45 Nm
7 - Belt guide (front)

❑ Lay belt in belt guide (front)

❑ Do not trap or damage belt

❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 103
8 - Bolt

❑ 4 Nm
9 - Electrical connector

❑ Control unit for front belt tensioner
10 - Electrical connector

❑ For belt force limiter
11 - Electrical connector

❑ For belt tensioner igniter 1
12 - Belt end fitting

❑ Engage at stud and pull upwards until retaining tab on spring engages audibly

❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 103

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13 - Bolt

❑ Renew bolt if removed following an accident while seat belt was fastened
❑ 45 Nm

1.3 Exploded view - outer three-point seat belt (rear)

1 - Bolt

❑ Renew bolt if removed

following an accident
while seat belt was fas‐
tened

❑ 45 Nm

2 - Belt guide

❑ Removing and installing

⇒ page 99

❑ Insert with bolt heads in

guide elements at
bracket and pull for‐
wards until retaining
hook engages

3 - Bolt

❑ Renew bolt if removed

following an accident
while seat belt was fas‐
tened

❑ 45 Nm
4 - Electrical connector
5 - Automatic belt retractor

❑ Removing and installing

⇒ page 93

6 - Noise insulation

❑ For automatic belt re‐

tractor

7 - Belt end fitting

❑ Removing and installing

⇒ page 103

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1.4 Exploded view - centre three-point seat belt (rear)

1 - Centre belt end fitting (rear)

❑ Removing and installing

⇒ “1.15 Removing and
installing belt buckle
(rear)”, page 105

2 - Belt guide in rear seat back‐
rest

❑ Renew entire belt guide

if damaged

❑ Removing and installing

⇒ page 99

❑ Push on until it engages

audibly

3 - Nut

❑ Renew nut if removed

following an accident
while seat belt was fas‐
tened

❑ 40 Nm

4 - Automatic belt retractor in
rear seat backrest

❑ Removing and installing

⇒ page 98

5 - Noise insulation

❑ For automatic belt re‐

tractor

6 - Automatic belt retractor in
rear shelf

❑ Removing and installing

⇒ page 98

7 - Belt guide in rear shelf

❑ Removing and installing

⇒ page 100

❑ Push on until it engages audibly

8 - Bolt

❑ Renew bolt if removed following an accident while seat belt was fastened
❑ 45 Nm

9 - Nut

❑ Tightening torque ⇒ Item 4 (page 88)

10 - Belt buckle

❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 105

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1.5 Exploded view - belt buckle (front)

1 - Front seat
2 - Belt buckle (front)

❑ Removing and installing

⇒ page 105

❑ Renew belt buckle if belt

tensioner was triggered
while belt was fastened

3 - Electrical connector

❑ For belt switch
4 - Cable retainer

❑ Clip into seat pan
5 - Bolt

❑ Renew bolt if removed

following an accident
while seat belt was fas‐
tened

❑ 33 Nm

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1.6 Exploded view - belt buckle (rear)

1 - Clip
2 - Centre belt end fitting (rear)
3 - Belt buckle (right-side)

❑ Removing and installing

⇒ page 105

❑ Always renew if belt ten‐

sioner has been trig‐
gered while belt was
fastened

❑ Align with direction of

travel when bolting on

❑ Locking pin on floor pan‐

el must be located in re‐
cess on buckle attach‐
ment surface

4 - Nut

❑ Renew nut if removed

following an accident
while seat belt was fas‐
tened

❑ 45 Nm

5 - Nut

❑ Renew nut if removed

following an accident
while seat belt was fas‐
tened

❑ 45 Nm

6 - Belt buckle (left-side)

❑ Removing and installing

⇒ page 105

❑ Always renew if belt ten‐

sioner has been trig‐
gered while belt was
fastened

❑ Align with direction of travel when bolting on
❑ Locking pin on floor panel must be located in recess on buckle attachment surface

7 - Belt buckle (centre)

❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 105
❑ Always renew if belt tensioner has been triggered while belt was fastened
❑ Align with direction of travel when bolting on
❑ Locking pin on floor panel must be located in recess on buckle attachment surface

8 - Pop rivet

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1.7 Removing and installing three-point seat

belt (front)

Removing

WARNING

Risk of injury if airbag is triggered inadvertently.

♦ Observe safety precautions when working on pyrotechnic

components ⇒ page 3 .

♦ Observe disposal regulations for pyrotechnic components

⇒ page 5 .

– Move front seat as far forwards and upwards as it will go.
– With ignition switched on, disconnect battery earth wire ⇒

Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 ; Battery; Disconnecting and

connecting battery .
– Remove belt end fitting (front) ⇒ page 103 .
– Remove B-pillar trim (top) and guide out belt ⇒ page 264 .
– Remove B-pillar trim (bottom) ⇒ page 266 .
– Press retainers together -arrows- and pull out belt guide -1-

upwards.
– Thread out belt -2- and detach belt guide.

– Remove bolt -1-.
– Detach belt guide fitting -2- with belt.

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Version 1:

WARNING

Risk of injury if airbag is triggered inadvertently.

♦ Before handling pyrotechnic components (e.g. unplugging

the electrical connector) the mechanic must discharge any
static electricity. This can be done by briefly touching the
door striker plate, or similar.

– Unplug electrical connectors -1 and 2- for belt tensioner igniter

and belt force limiter; to do so, pull out connector locking ele‐
ment.

– Remove bolt -4- and take automatic belt retractor -3- out of

mounting.

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Version 2:

WARNING

Risk of injury if airbag is triggered inadvertently.

♦ Before handling pyrotechnic components (e.g. unplugging

the electrical connector) the mechanic must discharge any
static electricity. This can be done by briefly touching the
door striker plate, or similar.

– Unplug electrical connectors -2 and 5- for belt tensioner igniter

and belt force limiter; to do so, pull out connector locking ele‐

ment.
– Press release mechanism and unplug electrical connector

-4- for control unit for belt tensioner.

– Remove bolts -1 and 3- and take automatic belt retractor out

of mounting.
Installing

WARNING

Risk of injury if airbag is triggered inadvertently.

♦ Observe safety precautions when working on pyrotechnic

components ⇒ page 3 .

♦ Before handling pyrotechnic components (e.g. plugging in

the electrical connector) the mechanic must discharge any
static electricity. This can be done by briefly touching the
door striker plate, or similar.

Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
– If components of the belt system are removed following an

accident, renew the bolts for the belt system.

Note

♦

Make sure that electrical connectors are pressed on as far as

they will go and engage audibly.

♦

Depending on equipment version, the control unit -J854- / -

J855- may need to be adapted after renewal ⇒ Vehicle diag‐

nostic tester.

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– Insert automatic belt retractor with locating element -1- in

mounting -arrow- and tighten bolt.

WARNING

Risk of injury due to incorrectly repaired pyrotechnic compo‐
nents (e.g. airbags or belt tensioners) being triggered inadver‐
tently when connecting the battery.

♦ The battery must be connected with the ignition switched

on.

♦ Before connecting the battery, make sure there is no one

in the vehicle.

– With ignition switched on, connect battery earth wire ⇒ Elec‐

trical system; Rep. gr. 27 ; Battery; Disconnecting and con‐
necting battery .

WARNING

Risk of injury due to incorrectly repaired pyrotechnic compo‐
nents (e.g. airbags or belt tensioners) being triggered inadver‐
tently when switching on the ignition.

♦ If the ignition is not switched on after the battery has been

reconnected (indicator lamps in instrument cluster off), the
ignition (key/button) must only be switched on when you
are sitting in the driver seat with the seat in the rearmost
position.

Notes for installation: tightening torques, renewing components
etc.

⇒ “1.2 Exploded view - three-point seat belt (front)”, page 84

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