C5 X7 - Removing Dash After Airbag Triggering

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C5 X7 - Removing Dash After Airbag Triggering

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good morning my citroen c5 1.6 of 2008 the 3 airbags (dashboard steering wheel and knee) burst, CEI to disassemble to make the replacement ... but now i have a dilemma, i can't find all the screws to remove the dashboard and replace .. does anyone have any maps to provide? thank you good sunday
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Re: C5 X7 - Removing Dash After Airbag Triggering

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Be very careful and remember, you will also have to replace the correct Airbag ECU, as it won't work after the airbags have been triggered.
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GiveMeABreak wrote: 28 Mar 2021, 12:08 Be very careful and remember, you will also have to replace the correct Airbag ECU, as it won't work after the airbags have been triggered.
yes i know ... will any ecu work now?
Thank you for help
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The Central Airbag ECU must be replaced and that must be the correct part for the vehicle as they are different (different inputs and triggering levels depending on model).
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GiveMeABreak wrote: 28 Mar 2021, 12:16 The Central Airbag ECU must be replaced and that must be the correct part for the vehicle as they are different (different inputs and triggering levels depending on model).
ah ok thank you .... now i need to remove the dashboard but i don't see any more screws in the meantime i found this diagram but i don't understand
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GiveMeABreak wrote: 28 Mar 2021, 12:16 The Central Airbag ECU must be replaced and that must be the correct part for the vehicle as they are different (different inputs and triggering levels depending on model).
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Go to the 'FULL EDITOR & PREVIEW' button,, then at the bottom, select the 'ATTACHMENTS' tab, select your files from phone or PC and they will upload, then press 'PLACE' to position the file in your post where you want it to show. Use the 'PREVIEW' button to see how it will look.
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GiveMeABreak wrote: 28 Mar 2021, 12:26 Go to the 'FULL EDITOR & PREVIEW' button,, then at the bottom, select the 'ATTACHMENTS' tab, select your files from phone or PC and they will upload, then press 'PLACE' to position the file in your post where you want it to show. Use the 'PREVIEW' button to see how it will look.
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do I have to loosen any screws on the engine?
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Removal of the dashboard is a big job and one I won't go into here as it involves removing multiple parts. In some cases the front door may need to be removed to gain access to the bolts too. You will have engine bulkhead bolts to remove too. Don't forget you will have to replace the seat belt units too, as in an impact the pre-tensioners are triggered - so they need replacing.

Removal of these parts minimum as examples:
The trim under the fascia
The dashboard side trim
The steering column
The centre console
The solar sensor
The scuttle grille
The Glovebox
Tweeters
Front Pillar Trims
Air Conduits

All the wiring connectors etc...
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Im doing
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Ok - I see you are well on the way Robert!

As you've done a lot of the work, leave it with me for about 30 minutes and I'll see if I can put something up to help you.
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Thank you thank you my friend god bless you
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Ok, here you go - this covers removing the dash specifically.

C5 X7 Dash Removal

This is the main dash removal - and does not cover additional operations such as removal of glovebox and various trims.
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Unclip : The dashboard side trim (1) (at "a") using trim removal tools.
Remove:
  • The dashboard side trim (1)
  • The (2) bolt
  • The left-hand trim of the centre console (3)
Remove:
  • The (5) bolt
  • The right-hand trim of the centre console (4)
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Dash D.PNG
Remove the air conduit.
Disconnect the connector (at "b") (Centralised airbag unit (6)).
Remove bolts (8).
Detach: The harness (7).
Remove the nut (10).
Detach: The harness (9).
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Open the glovebox (11).
Unclip: The glove box (11) (at "c") using trim removal tools.
Unclip: The glove box (11) (at "d") using trim removal tools.
Remove the glove box (11).
Dash G.PNG
Dash H.PNG
Disconnect the connectors (at "e").
Detach: The harness (12).
Disconnect the connectors (at "f") (Under the built-in systems interface).
Detach: The harness (13).
Dash I.PNG
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CAUTION: Do not close the driver’s door when bolt (14) is unscrewed (Risk of damaging the door).

Unscrew the bolt (14).

N.B. : Remove the drivers door to replace bolt (14) (if necessary).

Remove:
  • The bolts (15), (17), (18), (19)
  • The nuts (16)
  • The strengthening strut (20)
Remove the bolts (21).
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Remove the bolts (22).Remove bolts (23) (Engine compartment).
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Unplug the connectors from the audio system connector (24) (at "g") (according to equipment).
Liberate the wiring harness.
N.B. : For the following operation, 2 operators are necessary.

Detach the dashboard (25) (following "h") (Carefully).

CAUTION: Store the dashboard panel, placing it on a table and protecting it with bubblewrap.

Remove the fascia (25) through the driver’s door (Carefully).
Refitting - Torques

Proceed in the reverse order to removal.
Tighten:
  • The bolts (2), (5) to 0,2 ± 0,04 daN.m
  • Screw (8) to 1 ± 0,16 daNm
  • The nut (10) to 0,9 ± 0,1 daN.m
  • Screw (14) to 2 ± 0,5 daNm
  • The bolts (15), (22), (23) to 2 ± 0,5 daN.m
  • The nuts (16) to 2 ± 0,4 daN.m
  • Screw (17) to 0,85 ± 0,15 daNm
  • The bolts (18) to 0,4 ± 0,1 daN.m
  • The bolts (19) to 2 ± 0,4 daN.m
  • The bolts (21) to 1,1 ± 0,6 daN.m
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Man im soo gratefull ty man i love you :-D
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