51 45 075 Removing and installing/replacing earner for dashboard

Preliminary work needed: 

• Refer to REMOVING INSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM .

US version: 

• Disconnect PLUG CONNECTION FROM DRIVER'S KNEE PROTECTION AIRBAG MODULE .

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 lock adhesive.

Replace clamping bolts.

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.

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Unscrew the screws (1).

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

Feed out power distribution box (2) towards footwell.

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Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

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

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Disconnect plug connection (2).

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

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

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

Loosen 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: 

• Remount STEERING COLUMN .
• Remount AIRBAG MODULE FOR DRIVER'S KNEE PROTECTION .