51 45 075 Removing and installing/replacing carrier for instrument panel

Necessary preliminary tasks

Fig 1: Identifying A-Pillar Nuts And Tunnel Screws

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Release nuts (1) on A-pillar.

Tightening torque 51 45 4AZ .

Release screws (2) on tunnel.

Tightening torque 51 45 3AZ .

Release screws (1) on instrument panel carrier (2).

Tightening torque 51 45 3AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Screws On Instrument Panel Carrier

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Release screws (1) on heater/air conditioner (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Screws On Heater/Air Conditioner

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Remove expander rivets (1).

Remove air duct on left side (2).

Fig 4: Identifying Expander Rivets And Air Duct On Left Side

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Remove expander rivets (1).

Remove air duct on right side (2).

Fig 5: Identifying Expander Rivets And Air Duct On Right Side

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