51 45 075 Removing and installing/replacing support for instrument panel (Version 1)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove COWL PANEL COVER ON DRIVER'S SIDE
Remove INSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM
Detach PLUG CONNECTIONS ON AIRBAG CONTROL UNIT

Depending on version:

Disconnect PLUG CONNECTION ON KNEE PROTECTION AIRBAG MODULE
REMOVE HEAD UP DISPLAY

Removal:

Undo screws (1) on bulkhead.

Fig 1: Screws On Bulkhead

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Release clamping bolt (1).

Release steering shaft (2) from steering column.

Fig 2: Steering Shaft And Clamping Bolt

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Release nuts (1 and 2).

Remove retaining bracket (3).

Fig 3: Retaining Bracket And Nuts

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Remove cover (1) and release nut underneath.

Unscrew nuts (2).

Fig 4: Cover And Nuts

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Unscrew nuts (1).

Loosen all cable clips from the support.

Fig 5: Locating Nuts

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Release 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).

Fig 6: Support, Heating/Air-Conditioning Unit, And Screws

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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.

Fig 7: Support, Heating/Air-Conditioning Unit, And Screws

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Tighten down nuts (1).

Tightening torque 51 45 6AZ .

Insert retaining bracket (3).

Tighten down nuts (2).

Tightening torque 51 45 3AZ .

Fig 8: Retaining Bracket And Nuts

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Tighten down nuts (1).

Tightening torque 51 45 4AZ .

Fig 9: Locating Nuts

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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 .

Fig 10: Cover And Nuts

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Tighten screw (1) on bulkhead.

Tightening torque 51 45 2AZ .

Fig 11: Screws On Bulkhead

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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.

Slide steering shaft onto steering column.

Fig 12: Steering Shaft And Clamping Bolt

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Tighten screw (1).

Part: Replace screw (1).

Tightening torque 32 31 3AZ .