51 45... Removing and installing carrier for instrument panel

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Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove INSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM
Disconnect all necessary cable ties on support tube
Release wiring harnesses/cable ducts and lay to one side
If necessary, remove control units/disconnect plug connections

WARNING: To avoid injury, cover holder (1) on support tube (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Cover Holder And Support Tube

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Detach wiring harness (3) from support tube (2).

Release screws (1) of heater on support tube (2).

Tightening torque 64 11 6AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Heater Screws And Support Tube

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Release nuts (1) on right and left on support tube (2).

Tightening torque 51 71 5AZ .

Fig 3: Identifying Nuts On Right And Left On Support Tube

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Release screw (1) of heater on support tube (2).

Tightening torque 51 71 6AZ .

Fig 4: Identifying Heater Screw And Support Tube

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Release screw (1) on support tube (2).

Tightening torque 51 71 5AZ .

Fig 5: Identifying Screw And Support Tube

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Release screws (1) on support tube (2) from bracket (3).

Tightening torque 51 71 4AZ .

Detach support tube (2) with a 2nd person helping and remove.

Fig 6: Identifying Screws, Support Tube And Bracket

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