51 45 075 Removing and installing support for instrument panel

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove instrument panel trim, see 51 45 030 Removing and installing instrument panel trim .

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Release screw (2) and remove control unit.

Unscrew nuts (3).

Tightening torque 51 45 1AZ  , see 51 45 TRIM, INSTRUMENT PANEL .

Unclip wiring harness (4).

Fig 1: Identifying Wiring Harness And Plug Connection With Nuts

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Release screw (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Screw

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Unclip wiring harness (1).

Unfasten screws (2).

Tightening torque 51 45 4AZ  , see 51 45 TRIM, INSTRUMENT PANEL .

Fig 3: Identifying Wiring Harness And Screws

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Pull center console approx. 130 mm towards rear.

Lift rear cabin heating duct (1) over transmission emergency release (2).

Fig 4: Lifting Rear Cabin Heating Duct

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A/C system with four-zone control: 

Pull center console (1) approx. 130 mm towards rear (2) and raise at rear approx. 120 mm (3).

Fig 5: Pulling Centre Console

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A/C system with four-zone control: 

Release screws (1) on left and right.

Pull back rear cabin fan (2) up to holder (3).

Fig 6: Pulling Back Rear Cabin Fan Up To Holder

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A/C system with four-zone control: 

Raise center console (1) at front and feed out heating duct (2) towards top.

Fig 7: Identifying Centre Console And Heating Duct

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If necessary, pull off knee protection (1).

Fig 8: Pulling Knee Protection

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If necessary, release screws (1).

Remove knee protection support plate (2).

Fig 9: Identifying Knee Protection Support Plate Screws

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Disconnect plug connection (1) and remove control units from control unit box.

Unfasten screws (2).

Tightening torque 32 31 1AZ  , see 32 31 STEERING COLUMN .

Lower steering column.

Unclip wiring harness (3).

Unscrew nuts (4).

Tightening torque 51 45 1AZ  , see 51 45 TRIM, INSTRUMENT PANEL .

Release diagnosis socket.

Fig 10: Identifying Plug Connection And Wiring Harness

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Release screw (1).

Tightening torque 51 45 4AZ  , see 51 45 TRIM, INSTRUMENT PANEL .

Unfasten screws (2).

Tightening torque 51 45 3AZ  , see 51 45 TRIM, INSTRUMENT PANEL .

Remove support for instrument panel.

Fig 11: Identifying Instrument Panel Carrier Mounting Screws

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