Removing Cross Panel (Upper Section)

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Open sealing elements on wire harness -1- completely at the retaining clips -2- .

Fig 1: Cross Panel Component Location (Upper Section)
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Sealing elements
Release locking mechanism for cover on external power connection -1- and open cover on external power connection -2- .

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Power distributor, front
Unscrew nut -3- from front power distributor -4- and unclip front power distributor -4- from external power connection -2- .

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Power distributor, front
Unscrew nuts -1- and move external power connection -2- with lines connected aside.

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Nuts
Unscrew speed nuts -1- and detach heat shield -2- from cross panel (upper section).

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Cross panel (upper section)
Unscrew and remove screws -1- .

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Screws
Lift cross panel (upper section) -2- up and remove it.

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Cross panel (upper section)