Preparations

Preparations

Interior

• Turn the ignition switch to position 0.

  
  

  Note! Wait at least one minute before unplugging the connectors or removing other electrical equipment.

  
  

• Remove the end panel.

• Remove the middle sill trim panel by first prizing it off at the front edge and pulling it up until the three clips release. Following which, pull it away forwards.

• Pull off the sill molding at the front sill trim panel.

• Remove the front sill trim panel by first pulling it up at the rear edge until the clip there releases. Pull it backwards further until the clip in the middle releases. Following which, pull it diagonally downwards until it releases from the A-pillar panel.

• Remove the screws and sound proofing bracket.

• Unplug the connector for the lighting.

• Remove the two screws.

• Remove the six screws.

• Pull the glovebox out slightly and unplug the gray connector on the rear side.

• Remove the glovebox.

• Move the carpeting aside. Make a cut in the thick insulating mat starting level with the blue connector of the central electronic module (CEM) and then continue straight down.

• Move aside the insulating mat to access the grommet.

• Remove the rear seat cushion by releasing the catches at the front edge (1) and then pulling forwards (2).

• Disconnect any connectors.

• Fold the backrest forward.

• Remove the rear sill trim panel by pulling it up at the front edge (1) and then unhooking it from the clip (2).

• Push the side cushion at the lower edge to one side and pull the panel so that the last hook (3) releases.

• Pull out the B post panel at the lower edge until the two clips release.

• Fold up the floor hatch.

• Detach the clip on the gas damper using a small screwdriver. Unhook the damper.

• Lift out the floor hatch.

• Lift out the storage box.

Applies to right-hand drive cars

• Remove the two screws on the tailgate sill trim panel.

Applies to right-hand drive cars

• Carefully pull off the panel, it is secured by six clips.

• Remove the panel.

• Applies to right-hand drive cars: Remove the panels on both sides.

Exterior

• Open the hood. Remove the lock facings for the headlamp on the passenger side.

• Disconnect the connector and remove the headlamp.

• Raise the car and remove the ten screws.

• Remove the clips by pinching the catches and then pulling them out.

• Unhook the connector from its holder and remove the panel.

• Remove the seven screws.

• Remove the engine splash guard, at the same time undo the two hooks.

• Remove the existing rubber grommets on the cowl panel.

  
  

  Note! On certain models the rubber grommet may be covered by the heat deflector shield.

  
  

• Remove the panel by pressing it out from the inside, use a weatherstrip tool to release the five catches.

  
  

  Note! Do not damage the paint work.

  
  

• Repeat the operation on the other side.

Installation

Installation

• Take the new cover panels for the fog lamps and install a sensor in each panel.

• Take the cable harness for the sensors from the kit. Route the 2-pin connector from the inside and out through the hole on the outside of the fog lamp.

  Repeat the operation on the other side.

• Plug in the connector to the sensor.

• Install the panel on the bumper cover.

• Repeat the operation on the other side.

Applies to cars with headlamp washing

• Remove the cable harness clips from the grille.

• Remove the central grille by detaching the catches on the inside and pressing the grille backwards.

  The grille may be securely fastened. Use a rubber mallet and tap the grille with it at the locations of the hooks.

• Take the new central grille and install the two sensors.

• Press the grille into the bumper starting at the upper edge. Check that all hooks engage.

• Connect the remaining connectors to the sensors.

Applies to cars with headlamp washing

• Press the car's usual cable harness onto the grille.

• Apply the yellow tape (1) of the cable harness to the middle of the grille. Secure the cable harness using three cable ties with clips.

Applies to cars with headlamp washing

• Secure the cable harness with cable ties at the existing clips.

• Route the cable harness from the middle sensors, inside the hooks on the short sides of the middle grille.

• Take four cable ties with clips from the kit. Secure the clips on the cover's two flanges under the fog lamp. Tighten the cable ties around the cable harness.

Applies to cars with headlamp washing

• Secure the cable harness with cable ties at the existing clips.

• Take four cable ties with clips from the kit. Secure the clips on the cover's two flanges under the fog lamp. Tighten the cable ties around the cable harness.

Applies to cars with headlamp washing

• Secure the cable harness with cable ties at the existing clips.

• Take the short cable harness from the kit.

• Remove the taped connector from the cable.

• Install the large connector to the cable harness from the sensors.

Applies to left-hand drive cars

• Route the cable harness on the outside of the side member, up to the headlamp.

• Secure the connector using two tie straps at the existing cable harness.

• Lower the car.

Applies to right-hand drive cars

• Route the cable harness on the outside of the side member, up to the headlamp.

• Secure the connector using two tie straps at the cable holder (the clip) on the cable harness from the sensors.

• Lower the car.

Steps 41–45 apply to left-hand drive cars

• Route the cable backwards at the existing cable harness.

• Reinstall the headlamp.

Applies to 6 cylinder engines

• Remove the engine cover by pulling it straight out up.

• Remove the three plastic nuts on the insulation for the cowl panel.

• Pull out the insulation at the upper edge. Insert the cable harness between the insulation and cowl panel and down to where the rubber grommet was.

• Position the cable harness so that it goes underneath the insulation. Secure using a cable tie in the existing cable harness.

• Fold back the insulation and reinstall the nuts.

Steps 46-48 apply to right-hand drive cars

Applies to 6-cyl engines and diesel engines

• Remove the engine cover by pulling it straight out up.

• Route the cable harness from the headlamp and around the air filter housing.

• Route the cable harness in-between the battery box and insulation for the cowl panel, and down to the rubber grommet.

• Secure using a cable ties on the outgoing cable harness from the battery box.

  
  

  Note! Make sure that the cable is positioned so that it is not damaged by heat or wear.

  
  

• Reinstall the headlamp.

Applies to all models

• Cut off a small rubber nipple on the new rubber grommet. Lubricate the cable using soap solution and insert.

• Pull the cable into the passenger compartment. Adjust the length.

• Install the rubber grommet and move the heat shield on the cable towards the rubber grommet.

• Reinstall the engine splash guard and cover panel for the bumper.

• Lower the car.

• Reinstall the engine cover.

Applies to left-hand drive cars

• Take the connector that was taped and connect it to the cable harness that was routed into the passenger compartment.

• Install the cable ends' pins in the connector, as illustrated:

1. Blue (BL)

2. Green (GN)

3. Violet (VO)

4. Yellow (Y)

5. White (W)

6. Black (SB)

• Slide the connector's catch back.

Applies to right-hand drive cars

• Take the connector that was taped and connect it to the cable harness that was routed into the passenger compartment.

• Install the cable ends' pins in the connector, as illustrated:

1. Blue (BL)

2. Black (SB)

3. Violet (VO)

4. White (W)

5. Yellow (Y)

6. Green (GN)

• Slide the connector's catch back.

Applies to all models

• Take the long cable from the kit and connect it to the connector which has just been prepared.

• Place the connector in the holder.

• Route the cable harness inside the B-pillar panel and rearwards in the car.

• Route the cable harness under the insulation, on the outside of the mounting for the seat belt, and under the backrest's lower mounting.

• Route the cable harness under the reinforcement plate, backwards and under the insulation mats.

• Connect the connector to the middle connection in the parking assistance module (PAM).

• Download the software for the accessory's function following the service information in VIDA.

Reinstall:

• the glove box

• the sound barrier

• the sill trim panels

• the end face panel

• the rear seat cushion.

in the cargo compartment

• Applies to right-hand drive cars: the side panel and the sill trim panel

• the side panel

• the storage box

• the floor hatch with shock absorber.