SEAT Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing dash panel central tube Special tools and workshop equipment required

t  Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-   Note If electrical wires are disconnected or removed and installed, it is useful to make corresponding drawings or photos. This guarantees that everything is re-installed in its original position. Removal –  Disconnect vehicle battery → Electrical system; Rep. gr.27. –  Removing dash panel → Chapter. –  Remove wiper arms → Electrical system; Rep. gr.92. –  Remove plenum chamber cover → General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr.50.

–  Unscrew bolt -1- in plenum chamber (20 Nm + 90°).   Note Renew bolt -1- when installing dash panel central tube!

–	Release expanding rivet -1- and remove upwards.

–	Remove defrost duct -3- from dash panel central tube.

–	Unclip air distributor -2- from heater and air conditioning unit and remove.

–	Unscrew 2 bolts -1- (3.5 Nm).

–	Unscrew 2 bolts -2- (3.5 Nm).

–	Remove bolt -3- (3.5 Nm).

When installing, first install bolt -3- and then bolts -2- (3.5 Nm).

In area of nuts -2 and 3-, use a scriber to mark vertical and horizontal position of central tube in vehicle.

–	Remove nut -2- on front passenger side (20 Nm).

–	Unscrew nut -3- and bolt -4- on driver side (20 Nm).

Before removing, check whether all wiring harnesses have been detached from central tube -1-; detach if necessary.

–	Release wiring harness fasteners, depending on vehicle equipment level, from central tube -1-.

–  Withdraw central tube -2- into passenger compartment until nuts -1- of relay and fuse holder -3- are accessible. –  Unscrew 3 nuts -1- of relay and fuse holder -3- (4.5 Nm). –  With aid of second mechanic, carefully lift dash panel central tube -2- out of vehicle. Installation   Note t  Before bolting dash panel central tube in place, align it in vehicle using marks made during removal. t  Before installing, check all fasteners for damage and renew if necessary. –  Installation is carried out in reverse order.