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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

US version:

Release clamping bolts (1) of steering shaft at steering column.

Tightening torque 32 31 4AZ .

Release steering shaft from steering column.

Installation note:

For reuse, clean threads to remove all remnants of screw locking adhesive.

Replace clamping bolts.

Fig 1: Identifying Steering Shaft And Clamping Bolts

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Counter-hold the steering shaft in the passenger compartment on the steering column when sliding the universal joint onto the steering column!

Clamping bolts must rest in groove of steering gear or steering column.

Release screws (1).

Feed out power distribution box (2) from instrument panel support (3).

Feed out power distribution box (2) towards footwell.

Fig 2: Identifying Power Distribution Box, Instrument Panel Support And Screws

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Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Release wiring harness (2) at all cable clips and feed back.

Fig 3: Identifying Wiring Harness And Plug Connection

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Disconnect plug connection (2).

Control unit (4) does not have to be removed.

Fig 4: Disconnecting Plug Connection

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Fig 5: Identifying Heating And Air-Conditioning Unit With Nuts Or Screws

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Release screws (1) and remove associated brackets. Tightening torque 51 45 3AZ .

Unscrew nuts (2). Tightening torque 51 45 2AZ .

Release screws (3). Tightening torque 51 45 1AZ .

Release screws (4) at heating and air-conditioning unit.

Slightly raise heating and air-conditioning unit and feed out support.

If necessary, release further cable clips.

Replacement: