51 45 075 Removing and installing/replacing carrier for dashboard

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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 KNEE PROTECTION AIRBAG MODULE
Remove HEAD UP DISPLAY

Removal:

Undo screws (1) on bulkhead.

Fig 1: Bulkhead Screws

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Release clamping bolt (1).

Release steering shaft (2) from steering column.

Fig 2: Steering Shaft And Clamping Bolts

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Release nuts (1 and 2).

Remove angle bracket (3).

Fig 3: Removing Angle Bracket Nuts (1 And 2)

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Remove cover (1) and release nut underneath.

Unscrew nuts (2).

Fig 4: Releasing Nut Underneath

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Unscrew nuts (1).

Loosen all cable clips from the support.

Fig 5: Support Cable Clips Location

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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).

Fig 6: Releasing Cable Clips And Support

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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: Releasing Cable Clips And 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 .

Fig 8: Removing Angle Bracket Nuts (1 And 2)

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Tighten down nuts (1).

Tightening torque 51 45 4AZ .

Fig 9: Support Cable Clips Location

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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: Releasing Nut Underneath

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Tighten screw (1) on bulkhead.

Tightening torque 51 45 2AZ .

Fig 11: Bulkhead Screws

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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.

Tighten screw (1).

Fig 12: Steering Shaft And Clamping Bolts

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Replace screw (1).

Tightening torque 32 31 3AZ .