51 45 075 Removing And Installing Support For Dashboard

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove INSTRUMENT PANEL LOWER SECTION 
• Remove BOTH FRONT ENTRANCE COVERS 
• Remove CENTER CONSOLE 
• Remove CONTROL UNIT FOR CAR ACCESS SYSTEM

Release screws (1) and lower steering column.

Tightening torque: 35 Nm

Release screw (2).

Release screws (3).

Tightening torque: 34 Nm

Unclip wiring harness (4).

Release screws (1).

Disconnect plug connection (2).

If necessary, disconnect plug connection at handbrake switch.

If necessary, disconnect plug connection at airbag control unit.

If necessary, disconnect plug connection at eject box.

Release screws (1).

Unfasten screws (2).

Tightening torque: 34 Nm

Unclip wiring harness (4).

Release screws (1).

Remove carrier for instrument panel.

Installation: 

Make sure air duct is correctly seated.