Defroster outlet vent intermediate piece for front windshield, removing and installing: Removing

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Remove instrument panel →
- 70 - INTERIOR TRIM
- 70 - INTERIOR TRIM for BODY INTERIOR - CABRIOLET
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Remove mounting bracket for brake pedal (and clutch pedal) from instrument panel cross member. Refer to → 46 - BRAKES - MECHANICAL COMPONENTS

Fig 1: Defroster Outlet Vent Intermediate Piece For Front Windshield, Removing/Installing

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

Loosen hex nuts - A - for instrument panel cross member on left and screw out by approx. 15 mm. →
- 70 - INTERIOR TRIM
- 70 - INTERIOR TRIM for BODY INTERIOR - CABRIOLET
Remove hex nuts - B - for instrument panel cross member on right →
- 70 - INTERIOR TRIM
- 70 - INTERIOR TRIM for BODY INTERIOR - CABRIOLET
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Remove connecting bolts between instrument panel cross member and windshield cross member (in passenger compartment) as well as connecting bolts between instrument panel cross member and plenum chamber (between electronics box and windshield cross member in plenum chamber). →
- 70 - INTERIOR TRIM
- 70 - INTERIOR TRIM for BODY INTERIOR - CABRIOLET
Carefully pull instrument panel cross member to rear until it makes contact with nuts on left and is still resting on stud on right.

Fig 2: Removing Intermediate Piece From Instrument Panel Cross Member

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

Remove intermediate piece - A - from instrument panel cross member - B -.
Remove intermediate piece - A -.