Removing Tunnel Support

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Fig 1: Identifying Tunnel Support Installation Position

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Unscrew plug connection for center console -1- in -direction of arrow- from the tunnel support -2- .

Fig 2: Removing Plug Connection For Center Console
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Unclip tie-wrap for wire harness -1- at the tunnel support -2- by pressing the locking lugs -arrows- together.

Fig 3: Loosening Wire Harness
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Disengage wire harness -1- at the tunnel support -2- (holder) -arrows A- and slide through towards the rear -arrows B- .

Fig 4: Disengaging Wire Harnesses
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Unscrew fastening screw -1- and remove strut -2- by pulling it down out of the tunnel support -3- (-arrow- ).

Fig 5: Removing Strut
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Unscrew fastening screws at the top -1- and bottom -2- of the tunnel support.

Fig 6: Loosening Tunnel Support
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Press tunnel support -1- down slightly -arrow A- and remove it from the guide on the air conditioning unit -2- (-arrow B- ).

Fig 7: Removing Tunnel Support
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Check fastening nuts -1- and replace them if necessary.

Fig 8: Checking Fastening Nuts
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