Central reinforcing element of the instrument panel (Discovery 3)

Removing

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1. Remove the floor console. For more information refer to Floor Console (76.25.01)

2. Move the front seats back as far as they will go.

3. Remove the audio block. For more information refer to the Audio Block (86.50.81)

4. Remove the climate control unit. Disconnect the four electrical connectors.



5. Remove the block of switches of the console of the panel of devices.

• Remove the two Torx screws.
• Disconnect the electrical connector.

6. Remove the cigarette lighter.

• Remove the two Torx screws.
• Release the three clamps.
• Disconnect the three electrical connectors.

7. Remove the decorative panel from the driver's side.

• Release the clamp.
• Remove two screws.
• Disconnect the electrical connector.

8. Remove the decorative panel from the passenger side.

• Release the clamp.
• Remove two screws.
• Disconnect the electrical connector.

9. Turn out two lateral Torx screws of the central strengthening of the panel of devices.



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CAUTION: Cover fiber optic connections to prevent dust from entering them; Avoid bending fiber optic cables within a radius of less than 30 mm.

Remove the navigation display module.

• Remove the four Torx screws.
• Disconnect the fiber optic cable connector.
• Disconnect the two electrical connectors.

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11. Release the heater air duct. Remove three clamps.



12. Release the left wiring harness from the central reinforcement of the instrument panel. Release the clamp.

13. Release the right plait of electroconducting from the central strengthening of the panel of devices. Release the clamp.



14. Remove the central strengthening of the panel of devices.

• Remove 8 Torx screws.
• Release four clamps.

Installation

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1. Establish the central strengthening of the panel of devices.

• Fasten the clamps.
• Tighten the Torx screws.

2. Attach the wiring harness. Fasten with clips.

3. Install the heater air duct. Install clamps.

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4. Install the navigation display module.

• Connect electrical connectors.
• Plug in the fiber optic cable connector.
• Tighten the Torx screws.

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5. Establish the decorative panel from outside the passenger.

• Connect the electrical connector.
• Fasten the clamp.
• Tighten the screws.

6. Establish the decorative panel from outside the driver.

• Connect the electrical connector.
• Fasten the clamp.
• Tighten the screws.

7. Install the cigarette lighter.

• Tighten the screws.
• Connect electrical connectors.
• Fasten with clips.

8. Establish the block of switches of the console of the panel of devices.

• Connect the electrical connector.
• Tighten the Torx screws.

9. Install the climate control unit. Connect electrical connectors.

10. Install the audio block. For more information refer to the Audio Block (86.50.81)

11. Slide the front seats forward as far as they will go.

12. Install the floor console. For more information refer to Floor Console (76.25.01)