Installing the support for dashboard

Carefully insert the supports for the dashboard with a support person and connect and lock all connectors.
Install the nuts (1) and (2) and tighten.

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Support for dashboard
Nut M8	tightening torque	21 Nm
M8 screw	tightening torque	21 Nm
Nut M6	tightening torque	8 Nm

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Install the retainer on the left and right and tighten the nuts (1) .
Tighten nuts (2) .

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Support for dashboard
Nut M8	tightening torque	21 Nm
M8 screw	tightening torque	21 Nm
Nut M6	tightening torque	8 Nm

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Tighten nuts (1) .
Tighten down screws (2) .

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Support for dashboard
Nut M8	tightening torque	21 Nm
M8 screw	tightening torque	21 Nm
Nut M6	tightening torque	8 Nm

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Installing the bottom steering shaft on the 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.

Observe the marking made at removal for positioning lower steering shaft (1) on steering column (2) .

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Push the bottom steering shaft (2) onto the steering column.
Replace the clamping bolt (1) .
Parts: Clamping bolt

Tighten the clamping bolt (1) .

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Lower steering shaft to steering column
Clamping bolt M8 Recut screw thread. Replace clamping bolt. No retorque permitted!	tightening torque	28 Nm

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Tighten down screw (1) .

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Support for dashboard
Nut M8	tightening torque	21 Nm
M8 screw	tightening torque	21 Nm
Nut M6	tightening torque	8 Nm

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NOTE: 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.

Install the trim panel (3) .
Tighten the screw (1) and the nut (2) .

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TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Cowl panel to firewall
screw	Tightening torque	3 Nm
Sheet metal nut	Tightening torque	2.5 Nm

Follow-up work

Refer to INSTALLING THE UNDERBODY PROTECTION OF THE STEERING GEAR OR THE FRONT THRUST FIELD .
Refer to INSTALLING THE CENTER UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Refer to INSTALLING REAR UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Refer to INSTALLING THE DASHBOARD .
Refer to INSTALLING FOLD-OUT COMPARTMENT ON THE LEFT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE CENTRAL INFORMATION DISPLAY (CID) .
Refer to INSTALLING THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (KOMBI) .

Installing the instrument cluster trim.

Clip the trim (1) into the marked areas in arrow direction.

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