Removing and installing additional instrument trim — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform code 138

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• Grasp front passenger side airbag deactivated warning lamp K145(1) at sides (arrows A), and pull it out of dash panel.
• The hook3438 must be inserted to a depth of approx. 12 mm.

📋 Procedure

1. Grasp front passenger side airbag deactivated warning lamp K145(1) at sides (arrows A), and pull it out of dash panel.
2. Disconnect electrical connectors.
3. Insert upper end of hook3438 centrally into opening in front passenger airbag warning lamp K145. [Note: The hook3438 must be inserted to a depth of approx. 12 mm.]
4. Using hook3438, carefully unclip trim (1) together with centre vents (2) from assembly aperture in dash panel.
5. Carefully release trim from clips (arrows).

6. Remove centre vent together with trim for display unit for front information display and operating unit control unit J685.
7. Unscrew bolts (arrows).
8. Release 4 retaining tabs above bolts.
9. Remove additional instruments with cover (1) upwards from dash panel.
10. Unscrew bolts (arrows) from cover (2).
11. Remove additional instruments (1) from cover (2).

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