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Cross support/Instruments panel - removal and installation|Installation > < Cross support/Instruments panel - removal and installation
Removal
Removal
–  Turn ignition off.
–  Disconnect battery earth strap → Electrical system; Rep. gr.27.
–  Remove the instrument panel → Chapter.
–  Remove the steering wheel from the cross support → Chassi, axles, steering; Rep. gr.48.
–  Remove the air vent channel to the windshield → Heating, air conditioning; Rep. gr.80.
   
–  Remove the fastening screw -2-.
–  Remove the air duct -1-.
  R70-10111
–  Remove the fastening screws -2- from cross support.
  R70-10141
–  Remove the relay holder support -1-.
–  Release the harnesses from region -1- and -2-.
  R70-10112
–  Remove only the fastening screws -arrows- (right side) on the dashboard support, according to the detail.
  Note
Plenum chamber removal (heating/air conditioning) is not required
  N70-0765
–  Remove the fastening screw -1-.
–  Remove fastening screws -2- and -3-.
  R70-10142
–  Remove fastening screws -1-.
–  Remove cross support -2-.
  Note
To unplug and remove the cross support -2-, it is recommended the help of a second operator.
  N70-0752

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