51 45 075 Removing and installing/replacing support for dashboard (Countryman 2017-2023, except PHEV)

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. Refer to 72 12 004 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING AIRBAG MODULE FOR DRIVER'S KNEE PROTECTION (COUNTRYMAN 2017-2023, EXCEPT PHEV) and 72 12 006 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING AIRBAG MODULE FOR PASSENGER KNEE PROTECTION (Countryman 2017-2023, except PHEV) .
REMOVE HEAD-UP DISPLAY .

Removal:

Undo screws (1) on bulkhead.

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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 bulkhead.

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.

Slide steering shaft onto steering column. Tighten screw (1).

Part: Renew screw (1).

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Tightening torque 32 31 3AZ .

Required follow-up work:

Depending on version:

Connect plug connection on knee protection airbag module. Refer to 72 12 004 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING AIRBAG MODULE FOR DRIVER'S KNEE PROTECTION (COUNTRYMAN 2017-2023, EXCEPT PHEV) and 72 12 006 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING AIRBAG MODULE FOR PASSENGER KNEE PROTECTION (Countryman 2017-2023, except PHEV) .
Install HEAD-UP DISPLAY .

All versions:

Connect PLUG CONNECTIONS ON AIRBAG CONTROL UNIT .
Install INSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM .
Install WINDSHIELD PANEL COVER ON DRIVER'S SIDE .