51 45 031 Replacing trim for instrument panel (Z3 Roadster, M Roadster, Z3 Coupe, M Coupe): Notes

Remove trim for instrument panel, refer to 51 45 030 REMOVING AND INSTALLING TRIM FOR INSTRUMENT PANEL (Z3 ROADSTER, M ROADSTER, Z3 COUPE, M COUPE) 

Unfasten left/right screw (1) and remove left/right air guide (2).

Fig 1: Removing Left/Right Air Guide

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Unfasten screws (1) and metal tabs (2) and remove center of air guide (3).

Fig 2: Removing Center Of Air Guide

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Lift out interlock (1) and pull out center of air vent (2).

Fig 3: Removing Centre Of Air Vent

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Pull left/right air vent (1) downwards (with feeler gauge) and remove.

Fig 4: Removing Air Vent

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