51 45 185 Removing and installing/replacing trim for pedal assembly

Move steering column upwards to max. possible position.

Release screws (1) and expansion rivets (2).

Fig 1: Removing Expansion Rivets

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Unlock rotary clip (3) (turn through 90°).

Unlock left/right retaining clips (1) and fold trim (2) down.

Fig 2: Unlocking Left/Right Retaining Clips And Fold Trim Down

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Remove and feed out footwell light (1).

Disconnect plug connection (2) from gong.

Release lock (3) and press out plug (4) through opened OBD socket.

Fig 3: Removing OBD Socket

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Replacement only:

Release locks (5) and remove OBD socket (6).

OBD = on-board diagnosis

Replacement only:

Unlock gong (1) and remove from trim (2).

Fig 4: Removing Gong From Trim

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