AR68.10-P-1111GH Remove/Install Instrument Panel Carrier

AR68.10-P-1111GH Remove/Install Instrument Panel Carrier







Remove/Install
1 Remove instrument panel (13) and the lower part of instrument panel (14)
2 Remove passenger airbag (7)
3 Remove cover below instrument panel on right (17)
- Up to chassis number A145272, X708318.
- As of chassis number A145273, X708319.

4 Unscrew screws (5) from instrument panel carrier (3) on heater housing (6)
5 Remove cover below instrument panel on left (16)
6 Remove insulating mat between steering column (10) and carrier for instrument panel (3).
7 Unscrew screws (11) for steering column (10) from instrument panel carrier (3)
- Screw for jacket tube on upper instrument panel carrier = 20 Nm

8 Remove nuts (12) for steering column (10) from instrument panel carrier (3)
- Jacket tube collar nut on instrument panel carrier at bottom = 18 Nm

9 Unscrew screws (4) for instrument panel carrier (3) from middle tunnel
10 Disconnect connector from steering column height adjustment switch (20)
11 Disconnect connector from MB immobilizer switching unit (18)
12 Disconnect connector from steering/ignition switch (19)
13 Disconnect wiring harness (15) from instrument panel carrier

CAUTION: Installation: Ensure that wiring harness is routed correctly on instrument panel carrier.

14 Remove wiper system
15 Unscrew nuts for instrument panel carrier (3) on firewall

CAUTION: Installation: Install new self-locking nuts

16 Remove caps on A-pillar (1)
17 Unscrew screws (2) for instrument panel carrier (3) from A-pillar
18 Remove instrument panel carrier (3) and take out of passenger compartment to side through passenger door

CAUTION: Be careful not to damage center console when removing and installing.

19 Install in the reverse order