Removing Cross Panel

Information 

• The number of fastening screws, fixing clips, plug connections, holders and trim panels can vary depending on equipment. 
• The illustrations for removing and installing the drive mechanism are shown only on one equipment variant and may differ from the actual equipment variant. 
• Some steps must be carried out automatically. 
• Some of the repair illustrations show only one side of the vehicle. 

Fig 1: Cross Panel Component Location (Disassembling Plenum Panel)

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1. Unscrew fastening screw -1-  on the cross panel -2-  .

   Remove fastening clamp -3-  on the cross panel.

   The fastening clamp cannot be removed without damaging it and must be replaced. 

   Fig 2: Removing Cross Panel

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2. Disconnect wire harness -1-  at the fixing clips -A, B & C-  in direction of arrow.
   1. 2.1. Pull vacuum line -2-  off the vacuum hose -3-  in direction of arrow -D-  .
      Fig 3: Removing Wire Harness/Vacuum Line

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3. Press vacuum hose -1-  together using a suitable tool -arrows A-  and disconnect it from the cross panel -2-  (-arrow B-  ).
   Fig 4: Loosening Vacuum Hose

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4. Disconnect coolant hoses.
   1. 4.1. Clamp coolant hoses on both sides using hose clamps. 
   2. 4.2. Loosen retaining clip -arrows-  and pull off coolant hoses for heating -1-  and -2-  on the cross panel -3-  .
   3. 4.3. Absorb and wipe off emerging coolant with a cloth.
      Fig 5: Disconnecting Coolant Hoses

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5. Remove cross panel by pulling it upwards.