Remove the support for the dashboard

Precondition

With equipment specification with rear console:
- Remove rear panel

WARNING: Vehicle may slip off the vehicle hoist if the vehicle hoist is handled incorrectly.
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!

Observe safety instructions on raising the vehicle using a vehicle hoist.
For additional information see: RAISING THE VEHICLE WITH A VEHICLE LIFT .

Preliminary work

Refer to DEACTIVATING THE 48 V ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .
Refer to DISCONNECTING ALL BATTERY GROUND LEADS .
Refer to REMOVING THE REAR CENTER CONSOLE TRIM .
Refer to REMOVING THE REAR STORAGE COMPARTMENT/DVD PLAYER .
Refer to REMOVING THE CENTER ARMREST STORAGE COMPARTMENT .
Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT STORAGE COMPARTMENT .
Refer to REMOVING THE TRIM PANEL FOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY .
Refer to REMOVING FOOTWELL TRIM PANEL ON THE RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING THE CENTER STACK TRIM .
Refer to REMOVING THE CENTER CONSOLE .
Refer to REMOVING BOTH FRONT DOOR SILL COVER STRIPS .
Refer to REMOVING THE SIDE TRIM PANEL IN THE FOOTWELL AT THE LEFT A-PILLAR .
Refer to REMOVING THE SIDE TRIM PANEL IN THE FOOTWELL AT THE RIGHT-HAND A-PILLAR .
Refer to REMOVING A-PILLAR TRIM PANEL ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING THE DECORATIVE STRIP ON THE DASHBOARD ON THE LEFT .
Refer to REMOVING THE DECORATIVE STRIP ON THE RIGHT DASHBOARD .
Refer to REMOVING THE RADIO OPERATING UNIT AND THE AIR CONDITIONING CONTROL PANEL .
Refer to REMOVING HEADUNIT HIGH (HU-H) .
Refer to REMOVING FRONT SPEAKER HOLDER .
Refer to REMOVING THE LIGHT OPERATING UNIT .
Refer to REMOVING AIRBAG UNIT OF THE STEERING WHEEL OR SPORTS STEERING WHEEL .
Refer to REMOVING STEERING WHEEL .
Refer to REMOVING STEERING COLUMN SHROUD UPPER SECTION .
Refer to REMOVING LOWERING PART OF STEERING COLUMN SHROUD .
Refer to REMOVING THE STEERING COLUMN SWITCH CLUSTER (SZL) .

Removing the KOMBI trim.

Unclip the trim (1) in the arrow direction.

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Refer to REMOVING INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .
Refer to REMOVING CENTRAL INFORMATION DISPLAY (CID) .
Refer to REMOVING LEFT FOLD-OUT COMPARTMENT .
Refer to REMOVING THE DASHBOARD .
Refer to REMOVING REAR UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Refer to REMOVING THE CENTER UNDERBODY PROTECTION .

Remove steering shaft lower part from steering column

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
The steering shaft and the steering column are not encoded to each other. At the time of removal, installation and replacement, mark the positioning of the steering shaft in relation to the steering column. Non-compliance will lead to inclination of the steering wheel.

Mark the positioning of the bottom steering shaft (1) to the steering column (2) .

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Loosen screw (1) .
Detach bottom steering shaft (2) from steering column.

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The following step(s) must be performed if the listed component(s) is/are installed.

NOTE: To provide a better overview: Schematic diagram with partially hidden components.

Release the screw (1) and the nut (2) .
Move the trim panel (3) downwards so far until the underlying screw is accessible.

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Loosen screw (1) .

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Loosen nuts (1) .
Loosen screws (2) .

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Loosen nuts (1) and remove left and right retainer.
Loosen nuts (2) .

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Loosen nuts (1) and (2) .

Carefully slide out the support for the dashboard to the rear with the help of a support person and in doing so unlock and disconnect all plug connections.

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