51 45 075 Removing and Installing/Replacing Carrier For Instrument Panel

51 45 075 Removing And Installing/Replacing Carrier For Instrument Panel







Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove instrument panel trim
- Detach steering column from dashboard carrier
- Detach plug connections on airbag control unit
- Unclip power distribution box at front

Depending on version:
- Disconnect plug connection from driver's knee protection airbag module
- Remove Head Up Display







Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.
Feed out wiring harness (2) towards passenger compartment.







Undo bolts (1) on bulkhead.
Tightening torque 51 45 4AZ.







Unlock and detach plug connections (1 and 2).
Feed out cable (3).







Release nuts (1) and remove holder (2).
Tightening torque 51 45 3AZ.
Unscrew nut (3).
Tightening torque 51 45 5AZ.

Installation note:
Instead of nuts (3) threaded bolts can come loose from heating and air-conditioning unit. Before installing the carrier, screw threaded bolts into the heating and air-conditioning unit.

Release nuts (4) on A-pillar.
Tightening torque 51 45 2AZ
Release screws (5).
Tightening torque 51 45 1AZ.
Carefully pull support (6) to the rear and if necessary unclip further cable clips.
Remove carrier (6).







Installation note:
Replace compensating element (1) every time after dismantling the support.
Fully screw in installation plate (2). When applying tightening force to the screw, installation plate (2) is automatically adjusted.
Make sure foam ring (3) is fitted correctly.







Replacement:
Remove airbag control unit (1).
Modify wiring harness (2)
Modify non-existing retaining brackets on the new part if necessary.

US version:
Remove airbag module for driver's knee protection