Removal
1. Turn off the ignition and remove the key from the lock.
2. Remove the cover from the left side of the instrument panel.
3. Remove the light switch.
4. Release the cover above the connecting joint on the steering column from the fastening.
5. Open the document drawer 1 (see illustration). Squeeze the sides of the drawer to release them and open the drawer completely.

Pull the box with a certain force deep into the passenger compartment so that it is released from the lower hinges and remove it.
Please note: It is not necessary to remove the steering wheel.
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6. Unscrew screws 2, 3 and 4 and remove trim panel 5 from the instrument panel (see illustration 13.5).
7. Disconnect the headlight range adjuster plug located on the back of the trim panel.
8. Remove the cover under the heater switch block.
9. Remove screws 6, 7, 8 and 9 (see illustration).

Please note: It is not necessary to remove the steering wheel.
10. Release panel 10 on the right side using plastic wedge 11 and remove it (see illustration 13.9).
Installation of the instrument panel trim panel is performed in the reverse order of removal.
In this case, the fastening screws should be screwed in in the following sequence: 6, 7, 8 and 9 for the right panel and 2, 3 and 4 for the left.

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