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

MODEL 204, 207, 212 

Fig 1: Identifying Crossmember Under Instrument Panel Remove/Install Components - Shown On Model 204.0

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Shown on model 204.0 up to 28.2.2011, with code (275) Memory package (driver seat, steering column, mirrors) 

Model 212 with code (279) Electronic drive selection stage 

Fig 2: Identifying Crossmember Under Instrument Panel Remove/Install Components - Shown On Model 212 With Code 279

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Fig 3: Identifying Crossmember Under Instrument Panel Remove/Install Components - Shown On Model 204.0

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Shown on model 204.0 up to 28.2.2011 

Fig 4: Identifying Crossmember Under Instrument Panel Remove/Install Components - Shown On Model 204.2

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Shown on model 204.2 as of 1.3.2011 

	Remove
1	Remove dashboard	MODEL 204.0/2/3	AR68.10-P-1000CW
		MODEL 204.9	AR68.10-P-1000CY
		MODEL 207, 212	AR68.10-P-1000EW
2	Remove media interface control unit	MODEL 204, 207, 212 with CODE 518 (Media interface)
			AR82.60-P-1030CY
3	Completely remove all electrical lines from crossmember (1)	Pay attention to installation position.
		Clip remover	Fig 5
4	Disconnect electrical connector (2) and remove electrical line (3) from air conditioner housing (A32)
5	Disconnect electrical connectors (16) from additional battery (G1/7)	Model 212 with code (279) Electronic drive selection stage
6	Remove bracket (17) from mount (18) with lines connected	Model 212 with code (279) Electronic drive selection stage
7	Remove center damper mat (4)	Model 204 Pay attention to installation position.
8	Fold over left damper mat (5) and lay down into footwell	Model 204 Pay attention to installation position.
9	Unclip line bracket (7) on electrical line (6) fro steering column tube (11)	Model 204
10	Unscrew bolt (8)	On model 204.9 the bolt (8) is located on the right of the air duct on the passenger side.
11	Unscrew nuts (9)
12	Unscrew bolt (19) from COMAND air duct (20)	Model 204.2 as of 1.3.2011
13	Unscrew bolts (10) and lay steering column tube (11) down into footwell
14	Unscrew screw/bolt (15)	On vehicles with code (527) COMAND APS with single DVD drive (with navigation) or with code (512) COMAND APS including DVD changer
15	Unscrew screw/bolt (12)
16	Remove screws/bolts (13)
17	Remove screws/bolts (14)	Mark position of bolts (14) on crossmember (1).
18	Remove crossmember (1) on driver side from vehicle with aid of helper	Carefully remove crossmember (1). Otherwise components in the interior compartment and driver door can be damaged.
19	Transfer detachable parts on crossmember (1)	When replacing crossmember (1).
	Install
20	Position crossmember (1) in vehicle with aid of helper
21	Position all electrical lines on crossmember (1)
22	Screw in bolts (12, 13, 14) to stop, do not tighten
23.1	Align crossmember (1) with markings on bolts (14)	MODEL 204, 207, 212 Not when replacing crossmember (1).
23.2	Center crossmember (1) between A-pillars	MODEL 204, 207, 212 Only when replacing crossmember (1).
24	Tighten bolts (14)	Bolt, crossmember to A-pillar	*BA68.10-P-1001-02D
25	Tighten bolts (13)	Bolt, crossmember to firewall below windshield	*BA68.10-P-1002-02D
26	Tighten screw (12)	Screw/bolt, crossmember strut to transmission tunnel	*BA68.10-P-1003-02D
27	Tighten screw (15)	On vehicles with code (527) COMAND APS with single DVD drive (with navigation) or with code (512) COMAND APS including DVD changer
28	Position steering column tube (11) on crossmember (1) and tighten bolts (10)	Lower bolt, steering column tube to crossmember below instrument panel	*BA46.10-P-1001-03Q
		Upper bolt, steering column tube to crossmember below instrument panel	*BA46.10-P-1002-03Q
29	Tighten bolt (19) on COMAND air duct (20)	Model 204.2 as of 1.3.2011
30	Tighten nuts (9)	Fasten air conditioner housing (A32) on crossmember (1) without tension.
31	Tighten screw (8)
32	Fasten line bracket (7) with electrical line (6) to steering column tube (11)	Model 204
33	Position left damper mat (5) and center damper mat (4) on installation location	Model 204
34	Install bracket (17) on mount (18) with lines connected	Model 212 with code (279) Electronic drive selection stage
35	Connect electrical connectors (16) from additional battery (G1/7)	Model 212 with code (279) Electronic drive selection stage
36	Install electrical line (3) on air conditioner housing (A32) and connect electrical connector (2)
37	Fasten electrical lines on crossmember (1)
38	Install Media Interface control unit	MODEL 204, 207, 212 with CODE 518 (Media interface)
			AR82.60-P-1030CY
39	Installing instrument panel	MODEL 204.0/2/3	AR68.10-P-1000CW
		MODEL 204.9	AR68.10-P-1000CY
		MODEL 207, 212	AR68.10-P-1000EW

Fig 5: Identifying Clip Remover (452 589 01 63 00)

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