The present invention relates to a method for producing an instrument panel support comprising a receiver for an attachment, in particular a head-up display, wherein the instrument panel support is configured as an elongated component extending in the motor vehicle transverse direction, characterized by the following method steps: producing an instrument panel support as a welded component with fastening points at the ends for coupling to a motor vehicle body and at least two protruding arms for receiving the head-up display, inserting the welded component with the fastening points in a calibration tool, moving a die toward the arms, moving one respective stamp die toward the opposing side of the arms and pressing the stamp die against the die, wherein receiving surfaces are stamped in the arms for receiving the head-up display, removing the instrument panel support.