51 45 075 Removing And Installing Carrier For Instrument Panel

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove instrument panel trim . See 51 45 030 REMOVING AND INSTALLING INSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM .

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Release nut (2) and remove control unit.

Unscrew nuts (3).

Tightening torque. See BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Unclip wiring harness (4).

Fig 1: Identifying Screws

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Release screw (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Screw

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Unclip wiring harness (1).

Release bolts (2).

Tightening torque. See BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Fig 3: Identifying Wiring Harness And Bolts

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Pull off knee protection (1).

Fig 4: Identifying Knee Protection

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Pull control units (1) out of control unit box.

Release diagnosis socket.

Release screws (2).

Lower steering column.

Unclip wiring harness (3).

Unscrew nuts (4).

Tightening torque. See BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Fig 5: Identifying Wiring Harness And Nuts

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Release screw (1).

Release screws (2).

Remove carrier for instrument panel.

Fig 6: Identifying Screw

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