51 45... Removing and installing carrier for instrument panel

Necessary preliminary tasks:

WARNING: To avoid injury, cover holder (1) on support tube (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Support Tube Holder

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Detach wiring harness (3) from support tube (2).

Release screws (1) of heater on support tube (2).

Tightening torque 64 11 6AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Support Tube And Wiring Harness

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Release nuts (1) on right and left on support tube (2).

Tightening torque 51 71 5AZ .

Fig 3: Identifying Support Tube Nut

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Release screw (1) of heater on support tube (2).

Tightening torque 51 71 6AZ .

Fig 4: Identifying Heater Support Tube Screw

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Release screw (1) on support tube (2).

Tightening torque 51 71 5AZ .

Fig 5: Identifying Support Tube Screw

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Release screws (1) on support tube (2) from bracket (3).

Tightening torque 51 71 4AZ .

Detach support tube (2) with a 2nd person helping and remove.

Fig 6: Identifying Support Tube Bracket Screws

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