Removing and Installing Tunnel Support

684419 Removing And Installing Tunnel Support






Preliminary work
1. Remove triggering unit for airbag.
2. Remove glove box.
3. Remove PCM display and operator control unit.
4. Remove air-conditioning system regulator.
5. Remove switch console.
6. Remove trim panel under dashboard on the driver's side.

Removing tunnel support






1. Unscrew plug connection for centre console -1- in -direction of arrow- from the tunnel support -2-.






2. Unclip tie-wrap for wire harness -1- at the tunnel support -2- by pressing the locking lugs -arrows- together.






3. Disengage wire harness -1- at the tunnel support -2- (holder) -arrows A- and slide through towards the rear -arrows B-.






4. Unscrew fastening screw -1- and remove strut -2- by pulling it down out of the tunnel support -3- (-arrow-).






5. Unscrew fastening screws at the top -1- and bottom -2- of the tunnel support.






6. Press tunnel support -1- down slightly -arrow A- and remove it from the guide on the air conditioning unit -2- (-arrow B-).






7. Check fastening nuts -1- and replace them if necessary.






Installing tunnel support
1. Position tunnel support -1- into the guide on the air conditioning unit -2- (-arrow A-) and guide it upwards at the same time -arrow B-.






2. Screw in fastening screws at the top -1- and bottom -2- of the tunnel support. Tightening torque: 23 Nm (17 ftlb.) Tightening torque: 9.7 Nm (7.5 ftlb.)






3. Guide strut -2- up into the tunnel support -3- (-arrow-) and secure with the fastening screw -1-. Tightening torque: 9.7 Nm (7.5 ftlb.)






4. Pull wire harnesses -1- through the tunnel support -2- (-arrows A-) and engage at the tunnel support (holder) -2- (-arrows B-).






5. Clip in tie-wrap for wire harness -1- at the tunnel support -2- (-arrow-).






6. Position plug connection for centre console -1- at the tunnel support -2- and secure it by turning in -direction of arrow-.






Subsequent work
1. Install trim panel under dashboard at the driver's side.
2. Install switch console.
3. Install air-conditioning system regulator.
4. Install PCM display and operator control unit.
5. Install glove box.
6. Install triggering unit for airbag.