Replacing the support for the instrument panel

Precondition 

• The steering wheel is adjusted downwards all the way back.

Preliminary work 

• Refer to ADJUSTING THE STEERING COLUMN POSITION .
• Refer to DEACTIVATING THE 48 V ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .
• Refer to DISCONNECTING ALL BATTERY GROUND LEADS .
• Refer to REMOVING THE REAR CENTER CONSOLE TRIM .
• Refer to REMOVING THE CARPET ON THE CENTER CONSOLE ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES .
• Refer to PARTIALLY REMOVING THE STORAGE COMPARTMENT OF THE CENTER ARMREST .
• Refer to REMOVING THE CENTER CONSOLE .
• Refer to REMOVING A-PILLAR TRIM PANEL ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to REMOVING THE KOMBI TRIM .
• Refer to REMOVING THE SIDE PANEL ON THE RIGHT DASHBOARD .
• Refer to REMOVING THE DECORATIVE STRIP ON THE RIGHT DASHBOARD .
• Refer to REMOVING THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (KOMBI) .
• Refer to REMOVING LEFT FOLD-OUT COMPARTMENT .
• Refer to REMOVING THE TRIM PANEL FOR PEDAL MECHANISM .
• Refer to REMOVING THE SIDE PANEL ON THE LEFT DASHBOARD .
• Refer to REMOVING THE DECORATIVE STRIP ON THE DASHBOARD ON THE LEFT .
• Refer to REMOVING LIGHT OPERATING UNIT .
• Refer to REMOVING THE AUDIO CONTROL UNIT .
• Refer to REMOVING CENTRAL INFORMATION DISPLAY (CID) .
• Refer to REMOVING THE AIRBAG UNIT (SPORTS STEERING WHEEL) .
• Refer to REMOVING THE 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 TRIM FOR THE HEAD-UP DISPLAY .
• Refer to REMOVING RIGHT FOOTWELL TRIM  .
• Refer to REMOVING THE 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 GLOVE BOX LIGHT .
• Refer to REMOVING INSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM .
• Refer to REMOVING THE HEAD-UP DISPLAY .
• Refer to REMOVING LEFT AND RIGHT KNEE AIRBAG .
• Refer to REMOVING THE SUPPORT FOR THE INSTRUMENT PANEL .

• Release the cover (1)  on the retaining lugs (2)  and remount.

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• Release the screw (1)  and let the bracket hang with the control unit (2)  .

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• Loosen nuts (1)  .
• Unlock and disconnect all connectors.
• Remove the steering column (2)  .

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  NOTE: Perform the steps on the right and left side.
• Release the screws (1)  and remove the bracket (2)  .

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• Remount the vehicle wiring harness (1)  .

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• Replace the support for the instrument panel.

  Parts:  Support for the instrument panel

  NOTE: Perform the steps on the right and left side.
• Install holder (2)  and tighten screws (1)  .
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
  
  

  Dashboard
  screw
  	Tightening torque	1.8 Nm

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• Install the steering column (2)  .
• Tighten nuts (1)  .
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
  
  

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

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• Connect all connectors and lock.
• Install the holder with control unit (2)  and tighten screw (1)  .
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
  
  

  Dashboard
  screw
  	Tightening torque	1.8 Nm

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to INSTALLING THE SUPPORT FOR THE INSTRUMENT PANEL .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE LEFT AND RIGHT KNEE AIRBAG .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE HEAD-UP DISPLAY .
• Refer to INSTALLING INSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE GLOVE BOX LIGHT .
• Refer to INSTALLING SIDE TRIM PANEL IN FOOTWELL ON RIGHT A-PILLAR .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT RIGHT DOOR SILL COVER STRIP .
• Refer to INSTALLING RIGHT FOOTWELL TRIM  .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE TRIM FOR THE HEAD-UP DISPLAY .
• 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 THE STEERING WHEEL (SPORTS STEERING WHEEL) .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE AIRBAG UNIT (SPORTS STEERING WHEEL) .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE CENTRAL INFORMATION DISPLAY (CID) .
• Refer to INSTALLING AUDIO CONTROL UNIT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE LIGHT OPERATING UNIT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE DECORATIVE STRIP ON THE DASHBOARD ON THE LEFT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE SIDE PANEL ON LEFT DASHBOARD .
• Refer to INSTALLING FOLD-OUT COMPARTMENT ON THE LEFT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE TRIM PANEL FOR THE PEDAL ASSEMBLY .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE DECORATIVE STRIP ON THE RIGHT DASHBOARD .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (KOMBI) .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE SIDE PANEL ON DASHBOARD ON THE RIGHT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER TRIM .
• Refer to INSTALLING LEFT AND RIGHT A-PILLAR TRIM PANEL .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE CENTER CONSOLE .
• Refer to PARTIALLY INSTALLING STORAGE COMPARTMENT OF CENTER ARMREST .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE CARPET ON THE CENTER CONSOLE AT LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR CENTER CONSOLE TRIM .
• Refer to DISCONNECTING ALL BATTERY GROUND LEADS .
• Refer to ACTIVATING THE 48 V ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .