51 45 075 Removing and installing carrier for instrument panel

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Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove INSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Release screw (2) and remove control unit.

Unscrew nuts (3).

Tightening torque 51 45 1AZ .

Unclip wiring harness (4).

Fig 1: Identifying Control Unit Wiring Harness, Plug Connection, Nuts And Screws

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Release screw (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Instrument Panel Carrier Mounting Screws

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Unclip wiring harness (1).

Unfasten screws (2).

Tightening torque 51 45 4AZ .

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 Over Transmission Emergency Release

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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: Removing Heating Duct

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If necessary, pull off knee protection (1).

Fig 8: Pulling Off Knee Protection

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If necessary, release screws (1).

Remove knee protection support plate (2).

Fig 9: Identifying Knee Protection Support Plate And 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 .

Lower steering column.

Unclip wiring harness (3).

Unscrew nuts (4).

Tightening torque 51 45 1AZ .

Release diagnosis socket.

Fig 10: Identifying Plug Connection, Wiring Harness, Nuts And Screws

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Release screw (1).

Tightening torque 51 45 4AZ .

Unfasten screws (2).

Tightening torque 51 45 3AZ .

Remove carrier for instrument panel.

Fig 11: Identifying Instrument Panel Carrier Mounting Screws

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