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

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove INSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM
Remove STEERING COLUMN
Release plug connections.

Version with Head-Up Display:

REMOVE HEAD-UP DISPLAY

Undo bolts (1) on bulkhead.

Tightening torque 51 45 8AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Bulkhead Bolts

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Installation note:

Seal (1) between carrier and bulkhead must not be damaged or missing.

Fig 2: Identifying Between Carrier And Bulkhead Seal

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Fig 3: Identifying A-Pillar Nuts And Screws

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Release screws (1) on tunnel.

Tightening torque 51 45 3AZ .

Loosen screws (2) by approx. 2 turns.

Tightening torque 51 45 3AZ .

Release nuts (3) on A-pillar.

Tightening torque 51 45 2AZ

Remove dashboard support and feed out through driver's door.

Replacement:

Remount wiring harness (1) on support (2).

Fig 4: Identifying Dashboard Support Wiring Harness

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