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Remove/install crossmember under instrument panel - AR62.30-P-1250T

MODEL 211.0/2/6 

Fig 1: Identifying Crossmember Under Instrument Panel Components (1 Of 4)
G07284522Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
Fig 2: Identifying Crossmember Under Instrument Panel Components (2 Of 4)
G07284523Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
Fig 3: Identifying Crossmember Under Instrument Panel Components (3 Of 4)
G07284524Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
Fig 4: Identifying Crossmember Under Instrument Panel Components (4 Of 4)
G07284525Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
DANGER Risk of fire and explosion caused by machining/treating magnesium components  Keep away from ignition sources and open flames. AS60.00-Z-0006-01R
NOTES Information on machining/treating magnesium components   AH60.00-P-0023-01R
1 Remove bottom section of dashboard on driver's side   AR68.10-P-1505T
2 Remove bottom section of dashboard on front passenger side   AR68.10-P-1507T
3 Remove airbag on passenger side   AR91.60-P-0680T
4 Unscrew screw (2) and remove rear air duct mount (3)    
5 Unscrew screws (4) and remove frame (6)    
6 Remove insulating mat (5)    
7 Pull rear air duct (7) out of air conditioner housing    
8 Unclip clamping strip on rear air duct (7) and disconnect electric connectors    
9 Remove rear air duct (7)    
10 Remove combination switch Vehicles up to model year 04 AR54.25-P-2800T
    Vehicles as of model year 04 AR54.25-P-2800TA
11 Unclip electrical connector (9)    
12 Separate electrical connector (15) on electric steering interlock control unit    
13.1 Disconnect steering column adjustment connector (X4/39) on steering column adjustment On vehicles with code (275) Memory package (driver seat, steering column, mirrors)  
14 Remove cross strut (10) IMPORTANTInstallation:  Use screw locking compound. *BR00.45-Z-1040-02A 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA46.10-P-1001-03K 
15 Unscrew bolt (12) IMPORTANTInstallation:  Use screw locking compound. *BR00.45-Z-1040-02A 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA46.10-P-1001-03K 
16 Unscrew nut (13) and pull out associated bolt IMPORTANTInstallation:  Use screw locking compound. *BR00.45-Z-1040-02A 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA46.10-P-1001-03K 
17 Remove support strut (11)    
18 Unscrew screws (8) on cross member (1) and carefully put down steering column tube IMPORTANTInstallation  Observe installation position of universal joint, otherwise universal joint can be damaged.
    IMPORTANTInstallation  Use screw locking compound. *BR00.45-Z-1040-02A 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA46.10-P-1002-03K 
19 Unclip connector strip (16) on air conditioner housing and remove upward    
20 Disconnect electrical connector (17)    
21 Remove cable ties (arrows)    
22.1 Disconnect electrical connector from selector lever module On vehicles with code (423) Automatic 5- speed transmission (NAG)  
23 Unclip mounting clips from electric wiring harness (18) on crossmember (1) and expose electric wiring harness (18) IMPORTANT Observe installation position of electric wiring harness (18) and do not damage electric wiring harness (18).  
24 Mark installation position of nuts (19) on crossmember (1)    
25 Unscrew nuts (19) IMPORTANTInstallation  Align A/C housing with marking on crossmember (1) and tighten free of tension.  
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA83.40-P-1001-01A 
26 Mark installation position of crossmember (1) in relation to A-pillars    
27 Remove bolts (21) on transmission tunnel brackets IMPORTANTInstallation  Use screw locking compound. *BR00.45-Z-1040-02A 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA62.30-P-1002-01A 
28 Remove bolts (20) IMPORTANTInstallation  Use screw locking compound. *BR00.45-Z-1040-02A 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA62.30-P-1001-01A 
29 Unscrew screws (22) on A-pillars IMPORTANTInstallation  First screw in all bolts (20, 21, 22) loosely, then align crossmember (1) with marking on A-pillars and tighten bolts (22, 20, 21) without tension in sequence specified.  
    This avoids damage, leakage and noises.
IMPORTANTInstallation  Use screw locking compound.
*BR00.45-Z-1040-02A 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA62.30-P-1001-01A 
30 Lift cross member (1) from air conditioner housing and remove toward passenger side below electrical wiring harness (18) IMPORTANT Do not disassemble crossmember (1).  
31 Install in the reverse order    
JACKET TUBE

Number Designation Model 211
BA46.10-P-1001-03K Lower bolt, jacket tube to cross member below instrument panel Nm 20
BA46.10-P-1002-03K Upper bolt, jacket tube to cross member below instrument panel Nm 20
CROSSMEMBER AND FRONT REINFORCEMENT

Number Designation Model 211
BA62.30-P-1001-01A Bolt, crossmember to body Nm 25
BA62.30-P-1002-01A Bolt, cross member to transmission tunnel bracket Nm 25
AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING

Number Designation Model 211
BA83.40-P-1001-01A Nut, air conditioner housing to cross member Nm 8
REPAIR MATERIALS

Number Designation Order number
BR00.45-Z-1040-02A Adhesive fastening, Loctite 648 A 003 989 32 71