Skoda Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing the dash panel 08.98 ► Removing –  Disconnect earth strap of the battery. –  Removing the centre console → Chapter. –  Remove lower trim panel from the dash panel → Chapter. –  Position the steering wheel -1- in centre position (wheels in straightahead position). –  Remove the steering wheel → Chapter.

–  Release screws -2- and -3-. –  Remove the trim panels -4- and -5- from the steering column. –  Remove restoring ring → Chapter (only for vehicles with airbag). –  Remove steering-column control → Electrical System → Rep. gr.94.   Note The steering column can remain installed.

–  Release caps -2-. –  Release screws -1- (1,4 Nm). –  Pull out dash panel insert frame -3-.

–  Release screws -1- (1,4 Nm). –  Remove dash panel insert -2- on both sides of the holders -arrow-. –  Disconnect the plug connections.

–  Remove covers -1- and -2-. –  Release screws -5- (1,4 Nm). –  Remove light switch → Electrical System → Rep. gr.96. –  Release screws -3- for fuse holder (1.4 Nm). –  Remove bottom part of dash panel -4-.

–  Release screws -1- (1,4 Nm). For vehicles of MY 03 ► (with key switch for the front passenger airbags)   Note Pay attention to safety precautions regarding repairs to airbag system → Chapter. –  Disconnect the plug connection of the front passenger airbag key switch. For all vehicles –  Disconnect plug connection for the glove compartment lighting. –  Remove glove compartment -2-.

–  Remove cover -1-. –  Release screws (1.4 Nm). –  Remove centre dash panel -2-. –  Disconnect the plug connections.   Note t  The radio or other additional units can be installed when removing. t  The dash panel middle part is installed with pre-tension. More force must be applied for releasing.

–  Carefully lever off cover -2- with wedge -3409-. –  Remove solar sensor -3-. –  Separate the plug connection -4- from the solar sensor -3- by levering it off (e.g. with upholstery needle). –  Unscrew the corresponding screws (1.4 Nm) with screws -5- below the front passenger side airbag unit. –  Remove dash panel from the central pipe -1- and take out of the vehicle. Install –  Installation is carried out in the reverse order.   Note When placing the dash panel onto the central pipe, pay attention to the correct position of the air distribution channel in the air vents. For vehicles of MY 03 ► (with key switch for the front passenger airbags) –  Switch on the ignition before connecting the battery.   WARNING Nobody should be in the vehicle when the battery is being connected.   Note If the battery earth strap is disconnected and re-connected, carry out additional operations → Electrical System → Rep. gr.27.