Removing the support for the instrument panel

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Careless handling of tools and sharp-edged components. Scratches, surface damage.

Protect working area.
Handle tools and components carefully.

Preliminary work

Refer to DISCONNECTING THE NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE OF THE SYSTEM BATTERY .
Refer to ADJUSTING THE STEERING COLUMN POSITION .
Refer to REMOVING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM AT BOTTOM RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING THE SIDE TRIM PANEL FOR THE LEFT AND RIGHT CENTER CONSOLE .
Refer to REMOVING GEARSHIFT LEVER COVER .
Refer to REMOVING THE DECORATIVE TRIM FROM THE CENTER CONSOLE .
Refer to REMOVING THE CENTER CONSOLE TRIM .
Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT STORAGE COMPARTMENT .
Refer to REMOVING THE REAR CENTER CONSOLE TRIM .
Refer to REMOVING CENTER CONSOLE FULLY WITH CENTER ARMREST .
Refer to REMOVING THE SIDE PANEL ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL .
Refer to REMOVING KNEE AIRBAG .
Refer to REMOVING RIGHT GLOVE COMPARTMENT .
Refer to REMOVING THE AUDIO OPERATING UNIT AND THE AIR CONDITIONING CONTROL PANEL .
Refer to REMOVING THE MID-RANGE SPEAKER FROM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL .
Refer to REMOVING THE HEAD UNIT HIGH (HU-H) .
Refer to REMOVING THE FINISHER ON THE RIGHT INSTRUMENT PANEL .
Refer to REMOVING DECORATIVE STRIP FROM INSTRUMENT PANEL .
Refer to REMOVING THE START-STOP BUTTON .
Refer to REMOVING THE LIGHT OPERATING UNIT .
Refer to REMOVING THE LEFT AND RIGHT A-PILLAR TRIM PANELS .
Refer to REMOVING FRONT DOOR SILL COVER STRIP .
Refer to REMOVING THE SIDE TRIM PANEL IN THE FOOTWELL AT THE A-PILLAR .
Refer to REMOVING FRONT RIGHT DOOR SILL COVER STRIP .
Refer to REMOVING THE SIDE TRIM PANEL IN THE FOOTWELL AT THE RIGHT-HAND A-PILLAR .
Refer to REMOVING AIRBAG UNIT OF THE STEERING WHEEL/SPORTS STEERING WHEEL .
Refer to REMOVING STEERING WHEEL/SPORTS STEERING WHEEL .
Refer to REMOVING STEERING COLUMN SHROUD UPPER SECTION .
Refer to REMOVING STEERING COLUMN SHROUD LOWER SECTION .
Refer to REMOVING THE STEERING COLUMN SWITCH CLUSTER (SZL) .
Refer to REMOVING THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (KOMBI) .
Refer to REMOVING THE LEFT FOLD-DOWN COMPARTMENT .
Refer to REMOVING INSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM .

Disconnect positive battery cable

Precondition

Ignition is switched off.

WARNING: Working on 12 V electrical system.
Risk of short circuits! Risk of fire!

Make sure that there is no charger connected to the jump start terminal in the engine compartment.
Detach battery ground lead from battery.
For auxiliary batteries: Detach battery minus cables from all auxiliary batteries.

Loosen screws (1).
Guide out and remove the cover (2).

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Slacken nut (1).
Remove positive battery cable (2).
WARNING:
Unprotected battery terminals.
Risk of short circuits! Risk of fire!
- Cover the vehicle battery.
Fasten positive battery cable (2) laterally.

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Release the screw (1) on firewall.

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Release the clamping bolt (1) of steering shaft on the steering column.
Pull the steering shaft off of the steering column.

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Loosen nuts (2).
Remove retaining bracket (3).
Loosen screws (1).

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Loosen the nuts (1) on the left and right.

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Loosen screws (1).

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Loosen screws (1).
Remove the air duct (2).

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Loosen screw (1).
Remove the air duct (2).

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Unlock and disconnect plug connections (1).

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Loosen screws (1).
Raise heating and air-conditioning unit (2) slightly and guide out the support (3) towards rear.
If necessary, release additional cables and all cable clips and remove support (3).

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