Central reinforcing element of the instrument panel (Discovery 3)

Removal

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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 unit. For more information, refer to Audio Unit (86.50.81)

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



5. Remove the instrument panel console switch block.

• 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. Remove the two side Torx screws from the instrument panel center reinforcement.



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CAUTION: Cover the 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 system 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 duct. Remove the three clamps.



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

13. Release the right wiring harness from the instrument panel center reinforcement. Release the clamp.



14. Remove the central instrument panel reinforcement.

• Remove 8 Torx screws.
• Release the four clamps.

Installation

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1. Install the instrument panel center reinforcement.

• Secure the clamps.
• Tighten the Torx screws.

2. Secure the wiring harness. Secure with clamps.

3. Install the heater duct. Install the clamps.

Cars with navigation system.

4. Install the navigation system display module.

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

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5. Install the passenger side trim panel.

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

6. Install the driver's side trim panel.

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

7. Install the cigarette lighter.

• Tighten the screws.
• Connect the electrical connectors.
• Secure with clamps.

8. Install the instrument panel console switch block.

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

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

10. Install the audio unit. For more information, refer to Audio Unit (86.50.81)

11. Move 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)