51 45 075 Removing and installing/replacing carrier for instrument panel
Necessary preliminary work:
- Remove the INSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM
- Detach the STEERING COLUMN from dashboard carrier
- Detach the PLUG CONNECTIONS ON AIRBAG CONTROL UNIT
- Unclip the FRONT POWER DISTRIBUTION BOX
Depending on version:
- Disconnect the PLUG CONNECTION FROM DRIVER'S KNEE PROTECTION AIRBAG MODULE
- Remove the HEAD-UP DISPLAY
Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.
Feed out wiring harness (2) towards passenger compartment.
Undo bolts (1) on bulkhead.
Tightening torque, refer to: 51 45 4AZ .
Unlock and detach plug connections (1 and 2).
Feed out cable (3).
Release nuts (1) and remove holder (2).
Tightening torque, refer to: 51 45 3AZ .
Unscrew nut (3).
Tightening torque, refer to: 51 45 5AZ .
Installation note:
Instead of nuts (3) threaded bolts can come loose from heating and air-conditioning unit. Before installing the carrier, screw threaded bolts into the heating and air-conditioning unit.
Release nuts (4) on A-pillar.
Tightening torque, refer to: 51 45 2AZ
Release screws (5) by approx. 2 turns.
Tightening torque, refer to: 51 45 1AZ .
Carefully pull support (6) to the rear and if necessary unclip further cable clips.
Remove carrier (6).
Installation note:
Replace compensating element (1) every time after dismantling the support.
Fully screw in installation plate (2). When applying tightening force to the screw, installation plate (2) is automatically adjusted.
Make sure foam ring (3) is fitted correctly.
Replacement:
Remount airbag control unit (1).
Remount wiring harness (2).
If necessary, remount non-existing retaining bracket on new part.
US version:
Remove the AIRBAG MODULE FOR DRIVER'S KNEE PROTECTION