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Remove/install crossmember under instrument panel - AR68.10-P-1120SX

MODEL 216.3, 221.0/1 

Fig 1: Identifying Crossmember Under Instrument Panel Remove/Install Components - Shown On Model 221
G10111749Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Shown on model 221 

Fig 2: Identifying Crossmember Under Instrument Panel Remove/Install Components - Shown On Model 221
G10111750Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Shown on model 221 

MODIFICATION NOTES

14.11.06 Bolt for crossmember on A-pillar Model 216 *BA68.10-P-1001-02C 
Bolt, crossmember ton firewall below windshield Model 216 *BA68.10-P-1002-02C 
Bolt, crossmember strut to transmission tunnel Model 216 *BA68.10-P-1003-02C 
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
1 Remove dashboard Model 216 AR68.10-P-1000SC
Model 221 AR68.10-P-1000SX 
2 Detach center console and move to the rear Model 221 up to 31.5.09 except for code (800)
Model year 2010
AR68.20-P-2000SX 
Model 221 as of 1.6.09 or with code (800)
Model year 2010
AR68.20-P-2000SXH 
3 Remove center soundproofing from air conditioner housing (2) and fold soundproofing (3) upward and fasten    
4 Remove left footwell ventilation air duct (4) Model 221  
5 Remove right footwell ventilation air duct (4)    
6 Remove instrument cluster air duct (5) and instrument cluster air outlet air duct (6).    
7 Remove brake pedal cover (7)    
8 Unclip central gateway control unit (N93) from crossmember (1) and lay down to side with electrical connector connected    
NOTES Information on preventing damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge AH54.00-P-0001-01A
9 Remove electric wiring harness below steering column tube (8) and disconnect electrical connector from steering column forward/back motor (M20/1)    
10 Unscrew bolts (9, 10) and lower steering column tube (8) TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA46.10-P-1001-03P 
TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA46.10-P-1002-03P 
11 Remove left and right air duct (11)    
12 Open engine hood and unscrew bolt (12) TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA68.10-P-1004-02C 
13 Unscrew nuts (13) TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA83.30-P-1010-01K 
14 Remove bolt (14) TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA68.10-P-1003-02C 
15 Unscrew bolts (15, 16, 17) INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Align hole pattern for crossmember (1) in center in relation to hole pattern on right A-pillar.  
TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA68.10-P-1001-02C 
TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA68.10-P-1002-02C 
16 Remove electric wiring harnesses from crossmember (1)    
17 Carefully remove crossmember (1) from vehicle IMPORTANT Aid of helper required.  
18 Install in the reverse order    
JACKET TUBE

Number Designation Model 216 Model 221
BA46.10-P-1001-03P Lower bolt, jacket tube to cross member below instrument panel Nm 20 20
BA46.10-P-1002-03P Upper bolt, jacket tube to cross member below instrument panel Nm 20 20
CROSSMEMBER BELOW DASHBOARD

Number Designation Model 216 Model 221
BA68.10-P-1001-02C Bolt for crossmember on A-pillar Nm 32 32
BA68.10-P-1002-02C Bolt, crossmember ton firewall below windshield Nm 32 32
BA68.10-P-1003-02C Bolt, crossmember strut to transmission tunnel Nm 40 40
BA68.10-P-1004-02C Bolt, crossmember to firewall of engine compartment Nm 8 8
AIR CONDITIONING

Number Designation Model 221 Model 216
BA83.30-P-1010-01K Nut, air conditioner housing to cross member Nm 8 8