51 45 075 Removing and installing (replacing) support for instrument panel

Necessary preliminary tasks 

• Remove INSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM .
• Unclip wiring harness.

Only if there is SA Head-Up Display 

• REMOVE HEAD-UP DISPLAY .

Fig 1: Identifying A-Pillar Nuts And Tunnel Screws

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Release nuts (1) on A-pillar.

Tightening torque 51 45 2AZ .

Release screws (2) on tunnel.

Tightening torque 51 45 3AZ .

Release screws (1) on steering column support (2).

Tightening torque 51 45 1AZ .

Release screws (3) on steering column (4).

Tightening torque 32 31 1AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Steering Column And Steering Column Support Screws

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Release screw (1) on earth connection.

Release screw (2) on instrument panel trim holder (3).

Fig 3: Identifying Instrument Panel Trim Holder And Screws

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Release screws (1) on instrument panel trim holder (2).

Remove instrument panel carrier and if necessary feed out through front passenger door.

Fig 4: Identifying Instrument Panel Trim Holder And Screws

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Only slacken screws (2) on steering column (1) near universal rubber joint.

Tightening torque 32 31 1AZ .

Fig 5: Identifying Steering Column And Screws

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Lower steering column support plate (2) by continuing to turn screws to measurement x underneath attachment points (1).

Measurement x = 25 mm

Remove support with assistance from second person.

Fig 6: Identifying Steering Column Support Plate Lowering Dimension

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