51 45 030 Removing and installing trim for instrument panel (lower section)

If necessary, remove and install complete on-board monitor, refer to 65 52 510 REMOVING AND INSTALLING ON-BOARD MONITOR .

Unclip shock absorber and catch band.

Fig 1: Unclipping Shock Absorber And Catch Band

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Unclip wooden finisher strip.

Fig 2: Unclipping Wooden Finisher Strip

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Lift off outer cap (1) and unfasten screw. Unfasten screws (2).

Fig 3: Lifting Off Outer Cap

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Remove screws (1 and 2).

Remove finisher strip (3).

Fig 4: Removing Finisher Strip

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Unscrew screw.

Fig 5: Unfastening Screw From Trim Panel

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Unfasten screw and lift trim panel backwards to remove.

Fig 6: Unfastening Screw And Lifting Trim Panel Backwards

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Unscrew screw.

Fig 7: Removing Screw From Panel

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Unfasten screw and lift trim panel backwards to remove.

Fig 8: Unfastening Screw And Lifting Trim Panel Backwards

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Unfasten screws.

Fig 9: Removing Screws From Panel

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Lever out instrument panel lower section at bottom, pull out towards rear and lift out to right front door.

Fig 10: Removing Instrument Panel Lower Section At Bottom

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