Removing and installing/replacing carrier for dashboard (Cooper Convertible)

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Preliminary work needed:

Remove windshield PANEL COVER on driver's side.
Remove instrument PANEL TRIM .
Detach PLUG CONNECTIONS on airbag control unit.

Depending on version:

Disconnect plug connection on AIRBAG MODULE for driver's knee protection and/or AIRBAG MODULE for passenger knee protection.
Remove HEAD-UP DISPLAY

Removal:

Undo screws (1) on firewall.

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Release clamping bolt (1).

Release steering shaft (2) from steering column.

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Release nuts (1 and 2).

Remove angle bracket (3).

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Remove cover (1) and release nut underneath.

Unscrew nuts (2).

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Unscrew nuts (1).

Loosen all cable clips from the support.

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Unscrew the screws (1).

Raise heating and air-conditioning unit (2) slightly and guide out support (3) towards rear.

If necessary, release further cable clips and remove support (3).

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Installation :

Insert support (3).

Position heating and air-conditioning unit (2) in area of screw connection (1) correctly on support (3).

Tighten down screws (1).

Tightening torque 51 45 6AZ .

Ensure correct cable routing.

Clip cable clip into support.

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Tighten down nuts (1).

Tightening torque 51 45 6AZ .

Insert angle bracket (3).

Tighten down nuts (2).

Tightening torque 51 45 3AZ .

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Tighten down nuts (1).

Tightening torque 51 45 4AZ .

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Tighten nut (1) and attach associated cover.

Tightening torque 51 45 5AZ .

Tighten down nuts (2).

Tightening torque 51 45 4AZ .

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Tighten screw (1) on firewall.

Tightening torque 51 45 2AZ .

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NOTE:

When steering shaft is to be reused, clean both threads in steering shaft to remove all remnants of screw locking agent.
Clamping bolt must rest in groove of steering column.

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Slide steering shaft onto steering column.

Tighten screw (1).

Part : replace screw (1).

Tightening torque 32 31 3AZ .

Required follow-up work :

Depending on version:

Connect plug connection on AIRBAG MODULE for driver's knee protection and/or AIRBAG MODULE for passenger knee protection.
Install HEAD-UP DISPLAY

All versions :

Connect plug connections on AIRBAG CONTROL UNIT .
Install instrument PANEL TRIM .
Install left windshield PANEL COVER and/or right PANEL COVER .