Installing Dashboard Support

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Screw on nut for tolerance compensation -2- on dashboard support -1- to the dimension -X= 35 mm- .

Fig 1: Installing Nut For Tolerance Compensation
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When positioning the dashboard support, make sure that wires or plug connections are not jammed.
Get another person to help you position the dashboard support in such a way that the wire harnesses can be clipped in.
Align and route wire harness and plug connections.
Clip in cable guide -1- at the bottom right of the dashboard support.

Fig 2: Installing Cable Guide
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Clip in cable guide -1- at the right of the dashboard support.

Fig 3: Installing Cable Guide
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Clip wire harness onto dashboard support with a fixing clip -1, 2- .

Fig 4: Installing Wire Harness
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Clip in cable guide -1- at the back of the dashboard support.

Fig 5: Installing Cable Guide
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Clip in cable guide -1- at the left of the dashboard support.

Fig 6: Installing Cable Guide
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Clip in cable guide -1- at the top left of the dashboard support.

Fig 7: Installing Cable Guide
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Before securing the dashboard support, make sure that all lines and plug connections are routed correctly.
Fully position dashboard support -2- and screw fastening screws in by hand at the left and right -1- .

Fig 8: Securing Dashboard Support
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Align dashboard support and tighten fastening screws at the left and right -1- . → Tightening torque: 23 Nm (17 ft. lb.)
Secure dashboard support -3- at the right with the fastening screw -1- . → Tightening torque: 9.7 Nm (7.5 ft. lb.)

Fig 9: Securing Dashboard Support
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Position bracket -2- and secure with the fastening screw -1- . → Tightening torque: 9.7 Nm (7.5 ft. lb.)
Tighten fastening nuts -1- close to the plenum panel. → Tightening torque: 23 Nm (17 ft. lb.)

Fig 10: Securing Dashboard Support
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Tighten fastening screw -1- on bracket for heater housing -2- . → Tightening torque: 3.5 Nm (2.5 ft. lb.)

Fig 11: Securing Bracket For Heater Housing
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Secure main wire harness using new tie-wraps -1- .

Fig 12: Securing Main Wire Harness
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Fit ground straps -2- and secure in place with fastening nuts -1- . → Tightening torque: 9.7 Nm (7.5 ft. lb.)

Fig 13: Fitting Ground Straps
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Position length compensation -2- on dashboard support and secure in place with the fixing clip -1- .

Fig 14: Installing Length Compensation
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Only for USA/Canada version vehicles
Position knee protector -2- on dashboard support and secure in place with fastening screws -1- . → Tightening torque: 9.7 Nm (7.5 ft. lb.)

Fig 15: Installing Knee Protector
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