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Remove/install instrument panel carrier - AR68.10-P-1111GH

MODEL 163.113 /128 /136 /154 /157 /172 /174 /175 

Fig 1: Identifying Instrument Panel Carrier Components
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REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install    
1 Remove instrument panel (13) and the lower part of instrument panel (14)   AR68.10-P-1000GH 
2 Remove passenger airbag (7)   AR91.60-P-0680GH
3 Remove cover below instrument panel on right (17) Up to chassis number A145272, X708318. AR68.10-P-1520GH 
    As of chassis number A145273, X708319. AR68.10-P-1520GI 
4 Unscrew screws (5) from instrument panel carrier (3) on heater housing (6)    
5 Remove cover below instrument panel on left (16)   AR68.10-P-1500GH 
6 Remove insulating mat between steering column (10) and carrier for instrument panel (3)    
7 Unscrew screws (11) for steering column (10) from instrument panel carrier (3) TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA46.10-P-1006-03C 
8 Remove nuts (12) for steering column (10) from instrument panel carrier (3) TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA46.10-P-1007-03C 
9 Unscrew screws (4) for instrument panel carrier (3) from middle tunnel    
10 Disconnect connector from steering column height adjustment switch (20)    
11 Disconnect connector from MB immobilizer switching unit (18)    
12 Disconnect connector from steering/ignition switch (19)    
13 Disconnect wiring harness (15) from instrument panel carrier NOTESInstallation:  Ensure that wiring harness is routed correctly on instrument panel carrier.  
14 Remove wiper system   AR82.30-P-6400GH
15 Unscrew nuts for instrument panel carrier (3) on firewall NOTESInstallation:  Install new self-locking nuts.  
16 Remove caps on A-pillar (1)    
17 Unscrew screws (2) for instrument panel carrier (3) from A-pillar    
18 Remove instrument panel carrier (3) and take out of passenger compartment to side through passenger door NOTES Be careful not to damage center console when removing and installing.  
19 Install in the reverse order    
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Jacket tube

Number Designation MODEL Series 163
BA46.10-P-1006-03C Screw for jacket tube on upper instrument panel carrier Nm 20
BA46.10-P-1007-03C Jacket tube collar nut on instrument panel carrier at bottom Nm 18