Remove/Install Crossmember Under Instrument Panel - AR68.10-P-1120XG

Model 463 

As Of Model Year 2019 

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Fig 1: Crossmember Under Instrument Panel Components Location - Model 463 As Of Model Year 2019

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

	Risk of injury  caused by scraping or cutting body parts on sharp vehicle parts	Always wear protective gloves when working on or near sharp and non-deburred vehicle parts. Deburr repair panels.	AS00.00-Z-0017-01A
	Information on preventing damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge		AH54.00-P-0001-01A
	Remove/install
1	Open engine hood and raise to upright position.		AR88.40-P-1000XG
2	Remove the screws (1).	Screws (1) can only be accessed from engine compartment.
		Bolt, mounting support for steering column tube to firewall	*BA46.10-P-1002-03T
3	Remove instrument panel.		AR68.10-P-1000XG
4	Remove HERMES control unit (N112/9).		AR82.95-P-0019XG
5	Remove head unit (A26/17).		AR82.85-P-1101XG
6	Remove Bluetooth® antenna (A2/91) from cockpit crossmember (2).		AR82.62-P-8982XG
7	Remove WiFi antenna (A2/83) from cockpit crossmember (2).		AR82.85-P-0004XG
8	Remove and/or expose air ducts of center and side air vents to extent that cockpit crossmember (2) can be removed at a later point in time.
9	Unclip, release electrical wiring harnesses of cockpit crossmember (2) and expose to extent that cockpit crossmember (2) can be removed at a later point in time.	Do not crush, kink or subject electrical wiring harnesses to tension. Otherwise, they will be damaged.
10	Remove screws (3) and remove mounting support (4).	Only when replacing cockpit crossmember (2). Bolt, mounting support for steering column tube to cockpit crossmember	*BA46.10-P-1003-03T
11	Remove screws (5, 6) for connection of air conditioner housing at cockpit crossmember (2).	Loosely screw in screws (5, 6) and only tighten after tightening of screws (10). Bolt, air conditioner housing to firewall/cockpit crossmember	*BA83.30-P-1013-01C
12	Remove screws (8) at brackets (7).	Loosely screw in screws (8) and only tighten after tightening of screws (10). Bolt, holder to cockpit crossmember/body (tunnel front)	*BA68.10-P-1002-02H
13	Remove screws (9) at lower cockpit crossmember (2) and remove brackets (7).	Only when replacing cockpit crossmember (2). Loosely screw in screws (9) and only tighten after tightening of screws (10). Bolt, holder to cockpit crossmember/body (tunnel front)	*BA68.10-P-1002-02H
14	Remove screws (10) on left and right at top of cockpit crossmember (2).	Loosely screw in screws (10) align cockpit crossmember (2) and tighten screws (10). Bolt, cockpit crossmember to A-pillar	*BA68.10-P-1001-02H
15	Expose cockpit crossmember (2) and guides out.	Helper required.
16	Install in reverse order.

JACKET TUBE

Number	Designation		Model 463 as of model year 2019
BA46.10-P-1002-03T	Bolt, mounting support for steering column tube to firewall	Nm	25

JACKET TUBE

Number	Designation			Model 463 as of model year 2019
BA46.10-P-1003-03T	Bolt, mounting support for steering column tube to cockpit crossmember	M8	Nm	10

CROSSMEMBER BELOW INSTRUMENT PANEL

Number	Designation			Model 463 as of model year 2019
BA68.10-P-1001-02H	Bolt, cockpit crossmember to A-pillar	M8	Nm	25

CROSSMEMBER BELOW INSTRUMENT PANEL

Number	Designation			Model 463 as of model year 2019
BA68.10-P-1002-02H	Bolt, holder to cockpit crossmember/body (tunnel front)	M8	Nm	20

AIR CONDITIONING

Number	Designation		Model 463 up to model year 2019	Model 463 as of model year 2019
BA83.30-P-1013-01C	Bolt, air conditioner housing to firewall/cockpit crossmember	Nm	8	8