51 45 072 Removing and Installing Dashboard Completely With Support
51 45 072 Removing And Installing Dashboard Completely With Support
When working with trim panels, be sure that visible surfaces are not damaged or scratched (e. g. with sharp-edged tools).
Necessary preliminary work:
- Move wheels into straight-ahead position
- Disconnect battery earth lead
- Remove door sill cover strip at front left and right
- Remove fresh-air grille on left and right
- Remove complete steering column
- Remove complete centre console
- Remove storage compartment
Unlock and disconnect all plug connections of wiring harness (1).
Unclip and roll up wiring harness (1) to mark (2).
Release screws (1) at middle of retaining bracket (2).
Tightening torque 51 45 6AZ.
Release screw (1) on air conditioning housing on the left.
Installation note:
Feed in guide pin of air conditioning housing correctly into recess on support for dashboard.
Release screws (1) on air conditioning housing on the right.
Installation note:
Feed in guide pin of air conditioning housing correctly into recess on support for dashboard.
Disconnect cold air duct (1) for glove box on air conditioning housing.
Right:
Unlock and disconnect all plug connections of wiring harness (1).
Unclip wiring harness (1) up to support for dashboard (2).
Left:
Unlock and disconnect all plug connections of wiring harness (1).
Unclip wiring harness (1) up to support for dashboard (2).
NOTE: Graphic is similar.
Release screws (1) above steering column.
Tightening torque 51 45 7AZ.
Perform the next operations with the assistance of another person only:
Release screws (1) on left and right on support for dashboard (2).
Tightening torque 51 45 3AZ.
Carefully pull support for dashboard (2) together with the dashboard toward the back slightly.
Unlock and disconnect required plug connections behind centre console.
Carefully lift support for dashboard (2) together with the dashboard out of vehicle.
Installation note:
Mount support for dashboard (2) correctly on guide pin (mark).
