Removing and installing dash panel with cross member — AUDI

End trim for dash panel (2x)
Unclip end trim

Bolts (4x)
Tightening torque 12 Nm

Bolts (4x)
Tightening torque 12 Nm

Bracket
Remove bolts -2- and -3-.

Dash panel with cross member

Removing
Move windscreen wipers to top position.
Detach steering column brace => Fig.:
2
Remove steering wheel => Page
69-59
Remove driver's airbag unit =>Page
69-55
Remove driver's shelf =>Page
68-8
.
Remove glove compartment =>Page
68-1
Remove rear section of centre console =>Page
68-11
Remove front section of centre console =>Page
68-28
Remove centre section of dash panel =>Page
68-30

Remove airbag control unit =>Page
69-52
Disconnect rear air ducts on left and right.
Detach heating hoses and air conditioner pipes (draw off coolant)
Removerubber grommet.

=> Heating, Air Conditioning; Repair group 80; and
Heating, Air Conditioning
and

=> Heating, Air Conditioning; Repair group 87
Heating, Air Conditioning

Removing bottom A-pillar trims=> Page
70-68
Detach wiring at connector points on left and right on A-pillar (Item -A-)
Detach connectors in electronics box (Item -B-).

=> Electrical Systems; Repair group 97
Electrical Systems

Unscrew positive wires at relay holder (Item -C-).
Unscrew negative wire (Item -C-).
Detach wiring in area of transmission tunnel.
Detach wiring and vacuum pipes of brake light switch and cruise control system at pedal cluster.
Unscrew bolts -2- and -3- and remove bracket -4-.
Unscrew nuts -8- and remove holder -9-.
Detach pedal cluster from dash panel cross member =>Fig.:
1
Detach bottom part of steering column from steering box and secure =>Fig.:
1

Unscrew nuts -12- and -13-.
Place firm cover over both seats so as to prevent damage.
Pull dash panel (2 persons) out of fasteners -7- in front.

Installing
Install in reverse order.

Adjusting:

Dash panel with cross member must be centred in vehicle.

Retainer bracket
With felt covering

Retaining clips (2x)
Nut (2x)

Bracket
Retainer bracket
Bolts (5x)
Left side (3x)
Right side (2x)
Tightening torque 23Nm

Nut (2x)
Tightening torque 45 Nm

Nut (2x)
Tightening torque 45 Nm

Fig.:1
Detaching pedal cluster

Unscrew bolt -1-. Tightening torque 25 Nm.

Detach bottom part of steering column

Unscrew bolt -5- and fold down joint. Tightening torque 40 Nm.

Note:

Joint can only be secured in one position when installing).

=> Running Gear; Repair group 46
Running Gear

Push back bottom part of steering column -4- until hole -2- in top part of steering column is aligned with hole in bottom part of steering column.
Insert welding wire -3- in hole -2- and wind once around steering column to secure.

Important
Steering column -4- is never to be completely pulled out or pushed in (
Fig.:2
Unfastening steering column brace

Note:

Steering column brace was introduced as of 05.98. Bolt for steering column brace is in plenum chamber on driver's side above wiper motor.

Unscrew bolt -4-.
Tightening torque 8 Nm
Remove washer -3- and gasket -2-.
On installation use a drift if necessary to align threaded bushing of strut -1- with hole in bulkhead.