51 45 075 Removing and installing/replacing support for instrument panel (Version 2)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove SUPPORT FOR INSTRUMENT PANEL .

Removal:

Remove metal clamps in the marked areas on the support of the instrument panel (1).

Fig 1: Locating Instrument Panel Metal Clamps

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Remove metal clamps in the marked areas on the support of the instrument panel (1).

Fig 2: Locating Instrument Panel Metal Clamps

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Installation:

Install metal clamps in the marked areas on the support of the instrument panel (1).

Fig 3: Locating Instrument Panel Metal Clamps

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Install metal clamps in the marked areas on the support of the instrument panel (1).

Fig 4: Locating Instrument Panel Metal Clamps

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