Removal and installation the instrument panel (Opel Vivaro A)

Removal

1. Remove the cover under the steering wheel to connect the diagnostic tool (figure 9.53).



2. Disconnect the battery.

3. Disconnect the airbag from the steering wheel (figure 9.54). Disconnect the wiring connector from the airbag.



4. Unscrew the steering wheel mounting bolt and remove the steering wheel.

5. Remove the front pillar trims (figure 9.55).





6. Disconnect the antenna wiring connector (figure 9.56).



7. Remove the instrument panel visor (figure 9.57).



8. Unscrew the two bolts A securing the steering column covers (figure 9.58). Unlock the steering wheel height adjuster. Disconnect the lower steering column cover 1, then 2.





9. Disconnect the wiring connectors, unscrew bolt B, then release the contact ring assembly (figure 9.59).



10. Remove the transponder ring C, unscrew the two bolts D securing the instrument panel, remove the instrument panel, plate E, and then disconnect the wiring connectors (figure 9.60).



11. Disconnect the diagnostic connector F and the ignition switch wiring connector G (figure 9.61).





12. Disconnect the UCH N (it is located near the steering column) (Fig. 9.62).



13. Unscrew the mounting bolts I and lock the steering wheel height adjuster (figure 9.63).



14. Remove the six bolts securing the passenger airbag (figure 9.64). Disconnect the wiring connector, then release the airbag.





15. Remove the J mounting bolts and disconnect the wiring connector from the glove box light (figure 9.65).



16. Remove the top center cover. Remove the car radio (using the MS. 1373 device) (figure 9.66).



17. Remove the central display (figure 9.67).





18. Unscrew the mounting bolts K (figure 9.68).



19. Disconnect the gear shift lever cover.

20. Remove the four L mounting bolts (figure 9.69). Disconnect the hazard warning light wiring connector. Remove the center console.



21. Unscrew the mounting bolt M (figure 9.70). Disconnect the wiring connectors, then remove the heater control panel.





22. Unscrew the mounting bolts N and disconnect the ground wire O (figure 9.71).



23. Disconnect the wiring connectors (figure 9.72).



24. Detach the ashtray holders (figure 9.73).





25. Remove the four side fasteners P (figure 9.74).

Attention! The following operations are carried out by two auto mechanics.

26. Partially release the instrument panel. Disconnect the wiring connectors from the speakers. Remove the instrument panel.

Installation

27. Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal.

Features of installation of a slip ring

28. Make sure the wheels are set in the straight ahead position. Tighten the contact ring mounting bolt. Connect the wiring connectors.

Features of steering wheel installation

29. There are special guides in the splines of the steering wheel hub (figure 9.75). The steering wheel should fit freely onto the splines of the steering column. Try not to damage them.



30. After each removal, be sure to replace the steering wheel mounting bolt; when installing, tighten it to a torque of 44 Nm.

Features of installing the driver's airbag

31. Connect the wiring connector, then lock its retainer (figure 9.76). Place the cushion on the steering wheel and slide it down until it clicks into place.

Features of installing a passenger airbag

32. Be sure to observe the tightening torque of the mounting bolts: four bolts 0-2 Nm, two bolts P -8 Nm (figure 9.77).



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33. Perform a check using a diagnostic tool.