I got around to replacing the G263 sensor the other day. On a RHD car, it's a full out dash job. More on that in this thread.
Tools needed:
A short torx 25
Socket wrench 8 mm and 10 mm.
To make things easier, a led headlamp. The ultimate headwear for a car enthusiast. Day and night.
Time needed: About an hour if it's your first time removing all these panels. I guess about half an hour if you have done it before.
Step 1
Get you cellphone or tablet. Download a nice podcast to keep you company. If there is no new episode of your favourite podcast, I highly recommend NPR Car Talk.
Step 2
Remove this panel. No tools needed, it's not clipped in place.
Before
After
Step 3
Remove the doorstep panel. Once again, no tools needed. Start from the back, grab it with both your hands and pull straight up.
Before
After
Step 4
Now we need tools (yay!). Remove the panel on the lower part of the console. The big panel to the right of your throttle pedal. You need to remove a screw, just right of you throttle. It's behind a cover.
Before
The cover
After
Step 5
Remove lower dash panel, kick panel. This is held by two screws and the serviceklappe (I like some of the German words, they sound nice) opener. The serviceklappe is held with a t-connector. Also unclip the diagnostics port.
A screw
Continued in next post...
Tools needed:
A short torx 25
Socket wrench 8 mm and 10 mm.
To make things easier, a led headlamp. The ultimate headwear for a car enthusiast. Day and night.
Time needed: About an hour if it's your first time removing all these panels. I guess about half an hour if you have done it before.
Step 1
Get you cellphone or tablet. Download a nice podcast to keep you company. If there is no new episode of your favourite podcast, I highly recommend NPR Car Talk.
Step 2
Remove this panel. No tools needed, it's not clipped in place.
Before
After
Step 3
Remove the doorstep panel. Once again, no tools needed. Start from the back, grab it with both your hands and pull straight up.
Before
After
Step 4
Now we need tools (yay!). Remove the panel on the lower part of the console. The big panel to the right of your throttle pedal. You need to remove a screw, just right of you throttle. It's behind a cover.
Before
The cover
After
Step 5
Remove lower dash panel, kick panel. This is held by two screws and the serviceklappe (I like some of the German words, they sound nice) opener. The serviceklappe is held with a t-connector. Also unclip the diagnostics port.
A screw
Continued in next post...
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