Removing and installing dash panel insertKX2, dash panel insert with analogue instruments — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Passat B8 (3G, 2014–)

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• The dash panel insertKX2 is engaged in the dash panel. Therefore, a greater force is necessary to remove it.

📋 Procedure

1. Move steering wheel to rearmost and lowest position. Use the entire range of adjustment of the steering column for this purpose.
2. Switch off ignition.
3. Store ignition key in a place outside the vehicle to prevent the ignition from being switched on unintentionally.
4. Carefully unclip gap cover of upper steering column trim from mountings on dash panel insert, but do not remove it completely General body repairs, interior68Compartments/covers; Removing and installing upper steering column trim.
5. Remove bolts (3). [Note: The dash panel insertKX2 is engaged in the dash panel. Therefore, a greater force is necessary to remove it.]

6. Pull out dash panel insertKX2(2) with dash panel insert trim (1) until it makes contact with steering wheel.
7. Disconnect electrical connector.
8. Press locking detent (1) to disconnect connector.
9. Swing retainer in (direction of arrow) and pull off connector.
10. Remove dash panel insertKX2 from between steering wheel and dash panel.
11. If the dash panel insertKX2 is renewed, remove dash panel insert trim from dash panel insertKX2General body repairs, interior70Dash panel; Removing and installing dash panel insert trim.

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