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Remove/install lower section of dashboard - AR68.10-P-1040MCU

MODEL 451.3/4 

Fig 1: Identifying Dashboard Lower Section Remove/Install Components
G10978766Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

With code (294) Kneebag 

Fig 2: Identifying Dashboard Lower Section Remove/Install Components - With Code (294) Kneebag
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Fig 3: Identifying Dashboard Lower Section Remove/Install Components
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REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
DANGER Risk of injury  caused by performing testing or repair work on airbag or emergency tensioning retractor units. Store airbag units with deployment side facing up; do not expose to temperatures greater than 100 °C. When working on these units, disconnect the power supply. AS91.00-Z-0001-01A
NOTES Notes on performing repair, body work and welding on vehicles with airbags and ETR units   AH91.00-P-0002-01SM
NOTES Notes on avoiding damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge   AH54.00-P-0001-01A
IMPORTANT Legal requirements on handling and storing airbags and emergency tensioning retractor units   AH91.00-P-0004-01A
1 Remove vertical strut paneling   AR68.00-P-1500MCC 
2 Remove cockpit switch group   AR54.25-P-1000MCC
3 Remove paneling at side of dashboard   AR68.10-P-1503MCU 
4 Unscrew left and right bolts (4) below instrument panel lower section (1)    
5 Unscrew nuts (8) on power window control unit convenience feature (N57/2) With code (294) Kneebag  
6 Remove power window control unit convenience feature (N57/2) and lay down to side with electrical lines connected With code (294) Kneebag  
7 Unscrew bolts (9) from bracket (10) With code (294) Kneebag
TORQUE SPECIFICATION
*BA91.60-P-1012-01C 
8 Unscrew bolts (12) from bracket (11) With code (294) Kneebag
TORQUE SPECIFICATION
*BA91.60-P-1012-01C 
9 Unscrew bolts (2) in center of instrument panel lower section (1)    
10 Unscrew left and right bolt (5) from instrument panel lower section (1)    
11 Pivot instrument panel lower section (1) out in lower area (arrow A) NOTES Do not pivot instrument panel lower section (1) too far out to prevent damage.  
12 Route wiring harness (3) through opening in instrument panel lower section (1)    
13 Remove instrument panel lower section (1) upward (arrows B) out of driver side paneling (6) and passenger side paneling (7) INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Ensure that instrument panel lower section (1) is seated correctly in guide rails (arrows C).  
14 Disconnect kneebag separating point (X99/17) With code (294) Kneebag  
15 Remove instrument panel lower section (1) from vehicle and lay down on suitable base    
16 Remove retaining clamps on dashboard lower section (1) When replacing instrument panel lower section (1)
IMPORTANT Four retaining clamps are fastened to the dashboard lower section (1).
 
18 Remove electric cable harness (14) With code (294) Kneebag, when replacing instrument panel lower section (1).  
19 Remove left and right kneebag (13) With code (294) Kneebag, when replacing instrument panel lower section (1). AR91.60-P-0050MCU
20 Install in the reverse order    
AIRBAG

Number Designation Model 451.3 Model 451.4
BA91.60-P-1012-01C Screw/bolt, kneebag bracket to crossmember Nm 4 4