51 45 ... Removing and Installing Carrier For Instrument Panel

51 45 ... - Removing and installing carrier for instrument panel





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove instrument panel trim 51 45 030 Removing and Installing Instrument Panel Trim
- Disconnect all necessary cable ties on support tube
- Release wiring harnesses/cable ducts and lay to one side
- If necessary, remove control units/disconnect plug connections





Warning!
To avoid injury, cover holder (1) on support tube (2).





Detach wiring harness (3) from support tube (2).
Release screws (1) of heater on support tube (2).
Tightening torque 64 11 6AZ [1][2]Specifications.





Release nuts (1) on right and left on support tube (2).
Tightening torque 51 71 5AZ Specifications.





Release screw (1) of heater on support tube (2).
Tightening torque 51 71 6AZ Specifications.





Release screw (1) on support tube (2).
Tightening torque 51 71 5AZ Specifications.





Release screws (1) on support tube (2) from bracket (3).
Tightening torque 51 71 4AZ Specifications.
Detach support tube (2) with a 2nd person helping and remove.