R8 Quattro Coupe V10-5.2L (BUJ) (2010)
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Remove the A/C unit bolts - 1 - and - 2 - on the central tube.
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Remove the central tube bolts - 6 - on the tunnel wall.
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Remove the instrument panel bracket bolts - 3 - on the central tube.
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Remove the central tube nut - 4 - and the instrument panel bracket - 5 -.
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Remove the steering column from the mounting bracket.
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Lay steering column in the footwell on a suitable surface.
CAUTION!
Mark the height and side position on the central tube for reinstallation.
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Remove the A/C unit bolts - 4 - and - 5 - on the central tube.
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Remove the bolts - 6 - on the central tube support.
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Remove the instrument panel bracket bolts - 3 - on the central tube.
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Remove the nuts - 2 - and the instrument panel bracket - 1 -.
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Loosen the body-side wiring harness fasteners on the central tube.
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Disconnect the electrical connector on the Data Bus On Board Diagnostic Interface (J533).
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Remove the vent positioner to the center instrument panel vent.
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Unclip the wiring harness clip from the vent positioner.
‹› 2 technicians are needed to remove instrument panel central pipe.
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Tip the top side of the central tube back.
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Remove central tube from vehicle interior.