51 45 075 Removing and installing support for dashboard

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Release screws (1).

Remove air duct (2).

Installation note:

Ensure that air duct (2) is correctly seated on the heater/air conditioner unit.

Fig 1: Identifying Air Duct And Screws

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Unscrew nuts (1).

Tightening torque 51 45 2AZ .

Release screw (2).

Tightening torque 51 45 1AZ .

Unfasten plug connection (3) and disconnect.

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connection, Screw, And Nuts

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Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 51 45 8AZ .

Release cable retainer for wiring loom (2) and feed out wiring loom (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Wiring Loom And Screws

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Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 51 45 3AZ .

Release cable retainer for wiring loom (2) and feed out wiring loom (2).

Fig 4: Identifying Wiring Loom And Screws

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Unscrew nuts (1).

Tightening torque 51 45 2AZ .

Unfasten screws (2).

Release cable retainer (3) and thread out relevant wiring loom.

With the aid of a second person, remove the mounting bracket while checking for any more cable retainers.

Fig 5: Identifying Cable Retainer, Screws, And Nuts

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