Removing and installing dash panel insertKX2, fully digital dash panel insert — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Passat B8 (3G, 2014–)

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• Mark dimension (a) on assembly tool T10389 using e.g. textile reinforced tape.
• The dash panel insertKX2 is engaged in the dash panel. Therefore, a greater force is necessary to remove it.

📋 Procedure

1. Mark dimension (a) on assembly tool T10389 using e.g. textile reinforced tape.
2. Move steering wheel to rearmost and lowest position. Use the entire range of adjustment of the steering column for this purpose.
3. Switch off ignition.
4. Store ignition key in a place outside the vehicle to prevent the ignition from being switched on unintentionally.
5. 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.

6. Remove dash panel insert trim General body repairs, interior70Dash panel; Removing and installing dash panel insert trim.
7. Remove bolts (2).
8. Turn assembly tool T10389 by 90° so that »hook« on assembly tool engages in recess in dash panel insertKX2(1). [Note: The dash panel insertKX2 is engaged in the dash panel. Therefore, a greater force is necessary to remove it.]
9. Release dash panel insertKX2(1) from fasteners in dash panel using assembly tool T10389.
10. Repeat the same procedure on the other side of dash panel insertKX2.
11. Pull out dash panel insertKX2 so that connectors become accessible.
12. Disconnect electrical connector.
13. Press locking detent (1) to disconnect connector.
14. Swing retainer in (direction of arrow) and pull off connector.
15. Release and disconnect MOST bus connector.
16. Attach protective cap for cable-set connectorVAS 6223/9(1) by plugging it on the connector of MOST bus (2).
17. Remove dash panel insertKX2 from between steering wheel and dash panel.

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