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Dashboard
Removing the dashboard
Preparations

- Make a note of the anti-theft radio code.

- Ignition off.
- Disconnect the battery negative lead.

Removing panels from the underside of the

dashboard

Remove:
- the side panels to the left and right of the
console.
- the panel under the dashboard.
- the insert from the glove compartment.
Remove:
- the wiring for the courtesy lighting.
- the panel under the glove compartment from
the dashboard.

Removing the combined instrument panel

To remove the combined instrument panel, see
Driver information module (DIM),
installation/removal, component replacement .
Removing the ventilation vent on the driver's
side
To remove the ventilation vent on the driver's
side, see Replacing the ventilation vents in the
dashboard .
Removing the loudspeakers from the dashboard

- Carefully detach the loudspeaker grilles at the

front. Use a screwdriver.
- Cars with ECC: remove the sun sensor.
- Lift the loudspeaker out of the dashboard.
Disconnect the connector.

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Removing the control panel for the heater

system

Cars with MCC:

- Pull of the selector knobs. Use a small
screwdriver.
- Remove the front plate: Insert fingers in the
holes. Pull carefully.

Cars with ECC:

- Insert a small screwdriver through the upper
ventilation vent. Press up the locking pin.
Carefully pull this corner of the panel forward.
Repeat on the other side.
Carefully twist out the panel from the upper
corners: Use a feeler gauge or a small
screwdriver).
- The selector knobs remain in place on the
heater control.
Removing the console by the radio

Remove:
- the radio or the storage compartment (if
applicable).
- the mounting for the heater control panel.
- the lower mounting screw for the console.
Disconnect the connectors for the radio and the
switches.
Remove the console.

Removing the vent panel

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Angle the vents downwards slightly.

Insert a screwdriver through the grill. Press the
locking lug downwards while pulling the vent
panel outwards at the same time.
Remove the button for the hazard warning
signal flasher: Press the locking lugs together.
Press the button into the panel.
Turn the knob to the blue zone.
Remove the cable and the clamp from the vent
panel.
Remove the cable from the knob.
Removing the rear centre console

Remove:
- the waste paper basket
- the two screws on the reverse
- the seal and the screw at the front
- the console.

Detaching the front centre console

- Remove the two screws. Pull out the ashtray.

- Disconnect the connectors for the lighting
and the cigarette lighter.
- Remove the two screws at the rear.
Cars with manual gearbox:
- Slide the panel at the gear selector lever
forward. Disconnect it at the rear.
Cars with automatic gearbox:
- Slide the panel at the gear selector lever
backwards. Disconnect it at the front.
- Disconnect the connector at the parking
brake.
- Remove the two screws for the parking brake
lever. Move the parking brake lever to one
side.
- Pull the centre console backwards until it
releases from the dashboard.
Removing the dashboard

Remove the screws (see the illustration).

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Removing the central electronic module (CEM)

Remove both the screws.

Remove the central electronic module (CEM).
Let it hang from its wiring.

Disconnecting the wiring from the dashboard

- Disconnect the connectors for the combined

instrument panel, the central locking system
receiver, the passenger airbag module (SRS)
and the glove compartment lighting.
- Remove the clips securing the cable
harnesses to the dashboard.
Note! The clip between the combined
instrument panel and the vent panel must be
cut off. Mark the position of the clip on the
cable harness.
Removing the dashboard
Note! Two people are required for this operation.
- Cover the upper steering shaft cover with a
cloth. This is to prevent damage.
- Disconnect the dashboard and remove it.
- Remove the cut-off clip.
- Install a new clip on the cable harness.

Installing the dashboard

Replacing the dashboard

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Note! The side ventilation vents are supplied

together with the dashboard.
Transferring components:
- Place the dashboard on a piece of cloth with
the rear facing upwards.
- Remove the distribution pipe (4 screws).
- Disconnect the SRS cable harness.
- Remove the glove compartment (2 screws).
Remove the lamps.
- Remove the vent on the passenger side, see
Replacing the ventilation vents in the
dashboard .
- Remove the airbag unit (2 screws).
- Remove the nuts.
- Remove mounting sleeve in the middle.
- Disconnect the cable harness from the
dashboard.
- Transfer to the new dashboard in reverse
order.
Tightening torque for the screws for the SRS
airbag: 9 Nm.
Installing the instrument panel

- Carefully lift the dashboard into position.

- Connect the cable harnesses to the
dashboard.
- Install the connectors for the combined
instrument panel.
- Connect the connectors for the central
locking system receiver, the passenger airbag
module (SRS) and the glove compartment
lighting.
Installing the central electronic module (CEM)

Install both the screws.

Installing the dashboard

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Install the screws, see the illustration.

Installing the front centre console

- Press the centre console forward slightly so
that the mounting eyelets lock into the
dashboard.
- Install the parking brake lever.
- Connect the connector at the parking brake.
Cars with manual gearbox:
- Slide the panel at the gear selector lever
forward. Secure it at the rear.
Cars with automatic gearbox:
- Slide the panel at the gear selector lever
backwards. Secure it at the front.
- Install the two screws at the rear.
- Connect the connectors for the lighting and
the cigarette lighter.
- Install the ashtray.
Installing the rear centre console
Install:
- the console.
- the seal and the screw at the front.
- the two screws on the reverse.
- the waste paper basket.
Installing the vent panel
Turn the knob to the blue zone.
Install the cable on the knob.
Install the cable with the clamp on the vent
panel.
Install the button for the hazard warning signal
flasher.
Install the vent panel.
Installing the console by the radio

Poisition the console.

Connect the connectors for the radio and the

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switches.
Install:
- the lower mounting screw for the console.
- the mounting for the heater control panel.
- the radio or the storage compartment (if
applicable).

Installing the control panel for the heater system

Cars with MCC:
- Install the front panel.
- Press the selector knobs into place.
Cars with ECC:
- Install the front panel.
Installing the loudspeakers in the dashboard
Connect the connectors. Install the
loudspeakers in the dashboard.
Cars with ECC:
- Install the sun sensor.
Install the loudspeaker grilles.
Installing the ventilation vent on the driver's side

Connect the connectors to the light switch.

Install the panel. Use the two screws
underneath the light switch.

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Installing the panels on the underside of the

dashboard

Connect the wiring for the courtesy lighting.

Install:
- the panel under the glove compartment.
- the insert in the glove compartment.
- the panel under the dashboard.
- the side panels to the left and right of the
centre console.

Final check

Note! When all components have been

reinstalled and secured, proceed as follows:
- First switch on the ignition.
- Connect the battery negative terminal.
- Check that the SRS warning light on the
dashboard goes out.
Warning! Ensure that nobody is in the car when
the battery is being connected.
- Program the radio code.
- Set the clock.

Replacing the ventilation vents in the dashboard

Replacing the ventilation vent on the driver's side

- Remove the two screws on the underneath of

the light switch
- Pull the panel downwards
- Disconnect the connectors.

Replacing the ventilation vents on the passenger

side

- Press the shutter to one side with a knife (to

the side where the control is positioned).
Remove the shutter
- Press in the catches at the top and at the

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bottom. Pull the vent out of the dashboard

- Press the catches on the side. Carefully
remove the vent.
- Install in reverse order.
During installation, ensure that the spring clip is
correctly positioned.

Replacing the central ventilation vents

- Remove the dashboard bracket, see

Removing the dashboard
- Remove the heater control panel. See
Removing the dashboard
- Pull the grille for the vents downwards
slightly. Press down the catches. Use a small
screwdriver
- Pull the panel forward
- Disconnect the connector for the hazard
warning signal flasher
- Turn the selector to the blue position
- Remove the cable and the clip from the
ventilation vent. Remove the cable from the
selector.
- Install in reverse order
- Adjust the control cable.

Seat belts
Checking and replacing the front seat seat belts
The front seats in all S40/V40 models are
equipped with pyrotechnical seat belt
tensioners. It is impossible to replace the seat
belts only.
Function test, all seat belts

Symptoms of a deployed seat belt tensioner:

- when the seat belt is pulled out, it sticks or
jerks
- the seat belt cannot be stretched out at all or
only very little.

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Preparations

- Make a note of the anti-theft radio code

- Switch off the ignition
- Disconnect the battery negative terminal
- Remove the B-post panel. SeePanels and
consoles .

Removing the seat belt tensioner from the B-post

- Disconnect the connector from the seat belt

tensioner
- Remove the seat belt reel from the B-post (2
screws)
- Pull the seat belt upwards and outwards from
the lower panel on the B-post.

Checking the seat belt tensioner

- Insert a wire in the pipe on the seat belt

tensioner. This is to check the position of the
piston.
Position A:
the seat belt tensioner has deployed.
- Replace both the seat belt tensioners.
Position B:
the seat belt tensioner has not deployed.

Replacing the seat belt tensioner, general

If possible, move the seat to its lowest

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- If possible, move the seat to its lowest

position
- Detach the mounting for the seat belt from
the seat.

Installing the seat belt tensioner on the B-post

- Clean the mounting holes

- Install the seat belt in the lowest panel on the
B-post
- Ensure that the rod is in the bracket
- Tighten the two screws to 48 Nm
- Connect the connector to the seat belt
tensioner.

Installing the seat belt on the seat

- Install the seat belt on the seat. Tighten to
48 Nm.
Replacing the seat belt buckle on the front seat

- Remove the rear centre console.

SeeDashboard
- Move the seat to its rearmost position
- Remove the mounting for the seat belt
buckle. Disconnect the wiring
- Clean the mounting point
- Install the new seat belt buckle. Tighten to
45 Nm
- Install the rear centre console.

Replacing the rear seat belts, 4-door cars

- Remove the parcel shelf. See Parcel shelf, 4-

door cars
- Angle the seats forward. Pull out the seat belt
- Remove the seat belt from the body at the
side
- Remove the mounting screw. Remove the
seat belt through the cargo compartment.
Install in reverse order.

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- Install in reverse order.

- Clean the mounting
- Apply locking fluid to the screws
- Tighten the screw. Tighten to 48 Nm
- Ensure that the new seat belt is not twisted.

Replacing the rear seat belts, 5-door cars

- Remove the C-post panel. SeePanels and

consoles
- Fold the seats forward
- Remove the seat belt mounting from the floor
- Remove the screw for the seat belt from the
chassis support (between the C and D posts).
- Install in reverse order.
- Clean the mounting
- Apply locking fluid to the screws
- Tighten the screw. Tighten to 48 Nm.
Replacing rear seat belt buckles

- Fold the seat forward

- Remove the mounting screws. Remove the
seat belt buckle.
Note! The mounting for the centre belt is
secured with a washer under the support on the
left striker plate.
- Install in reverse order.
- Clean the mounting
- Apply locking fluid to the screws
- Tighten the screw. Tighten to 48 Nm.
Replacing the centre seat belt
See Backrest upholstery .

Rear view mirror

Replacing rear view mirror

Removing:
- Push the mirror back off the base.
Note! Push against the base as close to the

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window as possible.
Installing:
- Place the mirror on the base and press it
forward till it blocks.

Replacing rear view mirror base

- Clean the window and the base carefully.
- Mark the spot.
- Glue the base (PN 1161481) onto the window
and leave to harden for about 12 hours before
the mirror is mounted on the base.

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